Underplayed Gems

The StoryTale (2019)

The StoryTale cover
Developer
Maxim Nuriev
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 72 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, cute platformer that blends challenging action with lighthearted humor and a cozy fairy-tale atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the cute pixel art and the two-character system, but split on the challenge: some find it too easy with generous checkpoints, others call it unfair. The camera is widely criticized for being too zoomed-in, and many note the game feels unpolished with quirky mechanics like enemies that fall asleep.

Screenshots

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