Item: A Short Tale
Rating: 88
Author: Dinsun

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1062642163

$2.99 4+★4.6 244 reviews

Author : Glitch Games

Pubish Date : Wed Feb 10 2016

Last Update Date : Mon Aug 26 2024

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.1.5Mon Aug 26 2024

Photo Album button should now fit better on all devices.
Small fixes and improvements.
"For anyone who just wants to play a game chock-full of fun and unusual puzzles while exploring a charming and nostalgia-inducing environment, A Short Tale provides plenty of entertainment for a few hours" -AdventureGamers
It’s been years since I lost Ben, so long yet it doesn’t seem long enough. I never thought I’d return here, to where everything started. Where everything ended.
Something’s calling me back to his room though; a presence I have not felt since…
--
Play as Jason as he explores his brother’s room from a new perspective. After wishing to be small again, to feel closer to his younger brother, Jason finds himself in a strange new world filled with larger than life furniture, troublesome obstacles, and less-than-helpful occupants.
Features:
* A first person point and click adventure game.
• Surprisingly large* world to explore, filled with puzzles to solve.
* Trademark Glitch humour and puzzles that will leave you screaming at us.
• Beautiful soundtrack perfectly suited to this bizarre world.
* The Glitch Camera to help you solve puzzles and keep track of clues.
* Lots of clues to find and puzzles to solve.
* Plenty of items to collect and fiendishly clever puzzles to solve!
* Loads of items to find and use!
* Clues to find and puzzles to solve!
* Auto-save feature, never lose your progress again!
*pun fully intended, naturally.
–
Glitch Games is a tiny independent ‘studio’ from the UK.
Find out more at glitch.games
Chat with us on Discord - discord.gg/glitchgames
Follow us @GlitchGames
Find us on Facebook
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
"For anyone who just wants to play a game chock-full of fun and unusual puzzles while exploring a charming and nostalgia-inducing environment, A Short Tale provides plenty of entertainment for a few hours" -AdventureGamers
It’s been years since I lost Ben, so long yet it doesn’t seem long enough. I never thought I’d return here, to where everything started. Where everything ended.
Something’s calling me back to his room though; a presence I have not felt since…
--
Play as Jason as he explores his brother’s room from a new perspective. After wishing to be small again, to feel closer to his younger brother, Jason finds himself in a strange new world filled with larger than life furniture, troublesome obstacles, and less-than-helpful occupants.
Features:
* A first person point and click adventure game.
• Surprisingly large* world to explore, filled with puzzles to solve.
* Trademark Glitch humour and puzzles that will leave you screaming at us.
• Beautiful soundtrack perfectly suited to this bizarre world.
* The Glitch Camera to help you solve puzzles and keep track of clues.
* Lots of clues to find and puzzles to solve.
* Plenty of items to collect and fiendishly clever puzzles to solve!
* Loads of items to find and use!
* Clues to find and puzzles to solve!
* Auto-save feature, never lose your progress again!
*pun fully intended, naturally.
–
Glitch Games is a tiny independent ‘studio’ from the UK.
Find out more at glitch.games
Chat with us on Discord - discord.gg/glitchgames
Follow us @GlitchGames
Find us on Facebook

Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 244 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

Features

1

Beautifully rendered first-person environment

2

The trademark Glitch Camera for tracking clues

3

Heartfelt and mysterious narrative

4

Challenging but logical puzzles

5

Atmospheric soundtrack and sound design

Tips

Using the Glitch Camera

A key mechanic is the in-game camera. Whenever you see a strange pattern or a set of numbers on a wall, take a photo! You can then pull up the photo at any time to help you solve puzzles in different parts of the room without having to backtrack.

Promotion Videos

A Short Tale Trailer - YouTube

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Gameplays

Exploration and Inventory

Navigate the room from a first-person perspective by tapping on areas of interest. Collect items like keys, toy parts, and tools to use on other objects. The gameplay is non-linear, allowing you to tackle different puzzles in the order you find them.