Item: Foretales
Rating: 92
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

92/100

Foretales is one of the most inventive narrative games I've played in years. It manages to tell a sprawling, epic fantasy story entirely through the medium of tabletop cards. It’s not a 'deckbuilder' in the traditional sense; it’s more of a card-based adventure. You have a deck of skills and companions, and you 'play' them on location cards to see what happens. The system is incredibly intuitive but allows for massive complexity.

The real hook is the 'Doomsday' clock. You have a limited number of turns to prevent various catastrophes, and you often have to choose between saving a village or gaining a powerful artifact. The art style, which feels like a premium animated storybook, and the stellar narration by Travis Willingham, elevate the experience into something truly special. It’s a game of hard choices and creative problem-solving that feels perfectly at home on a tablet.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

Foretales is smart, and I like smart games. It’s not just about playing the highest-value card; it’s about managing your resources and your reputation. The way the story unfolds through card interactions is refreshing. It feels like a high-end board game brought to life.

The art is fantastic—very European comic book style—and the voice acting is top-tier. However, it can be a bit opaque at times. You’ll fail missions because you didn't realize a specific card was necessary three turns ago. It rewards trial and error, which might annoy those who want a linear path. It’s a bit niche, but for those who enjoy narrative strategy, it's a very polished package.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Beautiful hand-drawn aesthetic
High replayability through branching paths
Innovative card-based storytelling

Steep learning curve for card interactions
Occasional trial-and-error frustration
UI can feel a bit busy on phones

Technical Report

Performance: Very stable; art assets look crisp on Retina displays.

Accessibility:

Subtitles
Tutorial Overlays
Adjustable Text Size

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love narrative strategy and games like Hand of Fate or tabletop RPGs.

Skip if: You want fast-paced action or dislike reading and heavy menu management.

Similar Games:

Hand of Fate 2
Reigns
Voice of Cards

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40, Narrative Strategy Fan
Hardware: iPad Pro 11-inch
Playtime: 6 hours
Status: Completed two storylines

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

6743491591

$4.99 🏆13+★4.8 140 reviews

Author : Plug In Digital

Pubish Date : Fri May 09 2025

Last Update Date : Sat Jul 12 2025

Support Languages : English, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese

Genres :

Version 1.0.7Sat Jul 12 2025

BUGFIXES
- Fixed Chinese characters not showing during tutorial
- Fixed tooltip display issues
- Fixed disabled menu after completing a mission
IMPROVEMENTS
- Enhanced narrator volume
- Improved character selection before starting missions
- Increased "The Ritual" board brightness
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Step into a beautifully illustrated world where your choices shape the fate of kingdoms.
Foretales is a story-driven card game that combines rich narrative exploration with strategic deck-building. You play as Volepain, a thief burdened by a vision of the end of the world. Alongside a colorful cast of animal companions, you must choose your actions wisely—every encounter, every decision, and every card you play may shift the balance between salvation and destruction.
Explore multiple storylines, solve conflicts through diplomacy, stealth or direct combat, and manage resources as you forge your own destiny. With fully voiced characters, a stunning hand-painted art style, and a score by Christophe Héral (*Rayman Legends*), Foretales offers an unforgettable mobile adventure.
Key features:
- Story-focused deck gameplay with meaningful choices
- Branching paths, multiple endings, and replayability
- Tactical, turn-based mechanics without grind or randomness
- Gorgeous art and cinematic audio production
- Premium experience: offline, no ads, no IAPs
Can you change the future with nothing but a deck of cards?

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Your destiny is in the deck. Just don’t fold under pressure.

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 140 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Foretales offers a unique take on the adventure genre, blending tabletop mechanics with a deep, branching narrative. As Volepain the thief, you must assemble a team and navigate a world on the brink of collapse. Use your cards to interact with characters and environments—bribe a guard, pickpocket a merchant, or fight head-on. With multiple endings and a beautiful hand-drawn art style, Foretales is a tactical journey where your decisions literally change the map.

Features

Expansive Branching Narrative

Stunning Storybook Art Style

Fully Voiced Cast

High Replayability with Multiple Endings

Tips

Managing the Timeline

Check the 'Prophecy' tab frequently. It shows you how many days are left until a major disaster. Sometimes it's better to skip a loot-heavy dungeon if it means you can reach a story objective before it's destroyed.

Promotion Videos

Foretales Official Trailer

Gameplays

Non-Lethal Solutions

Foretales rewards creativity. Using a 'Distraction' card followed by a 'Stealth' card can often bypass entire combat encounters, preserving your health and food for boss fights.