Dark Parables: Ballad of Rapunzel Collector's Edition (2017)

Dark Parables: Ballad of Rapunzel Collector's Edition cover

Developer: Blue Tea Games
Publisher: Big Fish Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 54 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, storybook-style hidden-object adventure with a dark fairy-tale atmosphere and light puzzling.

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What players say

Players praise the beautiful art and music, and appreciate the multiple endings tied to collectible items. The story is called memorable but erratic, and long-time players say the interconnected fairy tale lore has become confusing and tangled.

Screenshots

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