And, while the puzzles themselves are quite good, they have the same problem as the platforming: time. But, instead, you only ever see it for opening doors to other areas. This small mechanic had the potential to add a lot to the game’s puzzles.

Line can move screws with his mind, but you only see this power when he opens vents. Where the platforming felt quite smooth, it was occasionally interrupted by getting stuck somewhere I couldn’t see.Īlso, some of the puzzles and mechanics really felt like they could’ve been expanded on. And, although these problems don’t often result in deaths, you can end up missing jumps and starting all over again. The game features a fixed camera, meaning platforming is sometimes hampered by being unable to see Line.

These platforming sections, while actually quite good, often suffer from problems with the camera. And, while the second half of the game features all new, all different forms, the platforming sections were still too short to really utilise these.ĭifferent origami forms let the player take on different, but short, platforming challenges The game’s platforming was at its best when it forced me to change rapidly between these forms however, the rarity of these occasions was startling considering how much potential the concept has. The frog can only move by jumping, the ball can roll down narrow tubes, and other forms also help navigate specific challenges. Line can transform into a number of different origami creations, each with their own abilities. Gameplay – conventional puzzle platformingĪ Tale of Paper‘s platforming is based on the concept of origami. But, when you find them all, it does provide the player with a small but important clarification on what happened. With so little explanation in the actual game, it feels unfair to lock key parts of the narrative and backstory behind these collectibles. These collectibles are mostly easy to find, but some are hidden quite well. In each of the game’s 8 chapters, finding a collectible allows you to see a little part of the backstory (as a drawing) when you return to the title screen.

However, there is a small issue with how the game tells its tale: collectibles. The game tell its story through subtle environmental hints that help you piece together the bittersweet tale Waking up with no explanation as Line (the figure) encourages the player to push forward, seeking out answers. And, the mystery of what’s going on is part of the game’s charm. For a game with a paper figure as its protagonist, the story feels surprisingly human. A Tale of Paper doesn’t have hours on end to tell its story, but it utilises what time it has to make something that resonates with you. While the above explanation of the story might not be the most clear, it’s more important to view the story through its effect on the player. And, while I feel like even touching on what the story is would ruin the experience, it’s a tale of loss that wraps up in one of the more touching climaxes I’ve seen recently.

You have to look around in different areas, and pay close attention, to figure out what’s going on. To be clear, this story isn’t fed to you with cutscenes or dialogue. While the game’s narrative remains pretty unclear until at least half way through, discovering the game’s story through subtle hints led to a greater emotional response than I would’ve thought. It’s hard to explain how a story of few words made me feel quite the way I did while playing A Tale of Paper. 3) Graphics and Audio – Simple yet stunning Story – A heartfelt journey

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