Underplayed Gems

I Know a Tale (2016)

I Know a Tale cover
Developer
Hoshko
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 46 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

a low-stakes hidden-object investigation with a surreal twist, moving at a leisurely pace as you collect clues and cards.

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What players say

Players praise the low price, great hidden object scenes, and painted backgrounds, but warn of a terrible English translation and cringe-worthy live action cutscenes. The game is short at 2-3 hours for the main story, has no map, and players split on whether the charm of its bad acting outweighs the tedium of backtracking.

Screenshots

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