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Ghost of a Tale

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2018

Should you play it?

Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers.

What works
  • Beautiful and immersive world
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Unique stealth and exploration gameplay
  • Rich lore and atmosphere
  • High replayability and emotional impact
Things to keep in mind
  • Some backtracking and fetch quests can be tedious
  • Minor bugs and technical issues
  • Navigation and quest guidance can be unclear
  • Final combat encounter criticized
  • Lack of voice acting and some polish

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Hidden Gems

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

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Ghost of a Tale: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Intimacy, Expression.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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