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Creepy Tale 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2021

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Quick resume

Experience the creepy tension of a brothers Grimm fairy tale in this puzzle adventure game. Follow the young and brave Lars as he embarks on a dangerous journey to save his sisters mind from the clutches of a mysterious evil.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Atmospheric dark fairy tale setting
    • Creative and challenging puzzles
    • Improved art and voice acting
    • Engaging narrative with multiple endings
    • Accessible gameplay with quality-of-life improvements

    Cons

    • Some puzzles rely on trial and error
    • Short game length
    • Occasional bugs and glitches
    • Story pacing issues and rushed ending
    • Lack of checkpoint saves within chapters

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players control Lars and make decisions to solve puzzles and progress, with some freedom in puzzle approaches but within a linear narrative."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles provide moderate challenge requiring skill and problem solving; some trial and error sections reduce perceived competence."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay focuses on individual puzzle solving and story progression."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players engage in multiple playthroughs for achievements and story endings; game length is short but some replay value exists."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Creative and varied puzzles, especially in the first half, encourage experimentation and problem solving."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Dark fairy tale atmosphere and immersive story provide a strong escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different puzzle solutions and explore mechanics, though some trial and error sections limit this."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Limited exploration within contained chapters; some discovery of new areas and secrets but mostly linear."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimal customization or self-expression; players follow preset story and character designs."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy elements with dark fairy tale setting, supernatural creatures, and imaginative narrative."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Solo play with no social or community features."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and understanding of game mechanics over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social interactions or relationship building; solitary experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through story chapters, unlocking achievements and multiple endings; some item collection and use."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Atmospheric and immersive but some trial and error and timed puzzles create tension and frustration."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable art style, sound design, and voice acting provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative-driven game with voice acting, character interactions, and multiple endings; story praised despite some criticism."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires logical thinking and puzzle solving; some puzzles criticized for trial and error but overall mental challenge."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspenseful moments and tension in chase sequences; mostly controlled and atmospheric experience."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally considered worth the price for the content and quality; some mention of short length but good value."

    • Violence
      2

      "Contains dark and violent themes consistent with grim fairy tales; some combat or harmful actions implied."

    • Survival
      2

      "Elements of avoiding threats and dying in chase sequences; resource management minimal but present in puzzle context."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026