A Tale of Caos: Overture (2016)

Developer: ExperaGameStudio
Publisher: Eli Daddio
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 69 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A charming, whimsical point-and-click adventure with a clever female protagonist, playful puzzles, and a funny story brought to life by pixel art and a great soundtrack.

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What players say

Players are split on this point-and-click adventure. Many praise the retro pixel art and built-in hint system, but a consistent complaint targets the dialogue-heavy puzzles, which are described as tedious and opaque. There is no disagreement on the obtuse puzzle logic and overly long, boring dialogues, and several note the game ends on a cliffhanger.

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