Underplayed Gems

Phoenix Tales (2019)

Phoenix Tales cover
Developer
Adventurers Guild Entertainment, Steven DiLeo
Publisher
Adventurers Guild Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, RPG
Rating
3.8 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a deliberate, old-school point-and-click adventure with light RPG progression, where you slowly unravel mysteries by exploring and solving puzzles at your own pace

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What players say

Players say it is a very short adventure RPG that takes 2 to 3 hours to finish, drawing heavy inspiration from Quest for Glory. They appreciate the dialogue and art style, while noting the puzzles are straightforward and the combat is janky but serviceable. Some find it bare bones and more like a demo, though others feel it is worth the low price.

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