Don't let the slightly garish Stranger Things packaging fool you. This hidden gem is a masterclass of minimalist interactive storytelling, where simple text adventure and trivial completion of instructions manage to evoke chilling psychological revelations. Without spoiling anything, I was thoroughly impressed by the writing, the gradual build up of narrative elements and maintaining such a creeping sense of dread with so little. It's the kind of horror I love.

Speaking of horror I love: Silent Hill. Townfall. I wasn't fully convinced when I saw No Code was at the helm of this new game; but playing Stories Untold, I'm reassured it's absolutely a perfect match. I cannot wait!

Reviewed on May 27, 2023


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