All in all, the platforming is good, and often even a bit challenging, although never too hard since you have frequent checkpoints and can heal very often (with mana which regenerates when hitting enemies).

You also get new skills, like a Dash or the ability to swing from buttons. You gain EXP which you can use to improve your HP, mana, strength of attacks etc. You got a pair of scissors as two swords, slashing away at enemies. The gameplay is fairly simple to explain: You run and jump and platform your way through these fairy tale themed levels.

This actually caught me by surprise and I liked it – I hope it will have some more darker turn on fairy tales in store. This is true, to a point, however it gets pretty dark and even gory, when you see Little Red Riding Hood slaughtering the wolves in the first level. In the first 2-3 minutes of the game, you’re almost led to believe that this is some Disney-Pixar like fairy tail game where the teddy bear come to live teams up with the night light to save the girl in her dreams. Let me make this clear: THIS GAME IS NOT FOR SMALL CHILDREN. The levels are basically children fairy tales but with a dark twist on them.

I really dig the style and vibe of the game as well as the writing which is supported by some very good voice acting, especially for an Indie game. Now The Darkes Tales is a action-adventure platformer with some Metroidvania elements. The Darkest Tales is a game with deep and mysterious lore. On this journey you will gain experience, master and branch out your skills, and overcome a multitude of challenges - from fighting blood-thirsty rubber duckies to exploring the giants’ castle in the clouds. All’s fair in a fight against the forces of evil Ahead lies only darkness Each level takes place in a recognizable, but distorted fairytale world rife with combat, obstacles, and secrets.

He crafted a bow and melee weapons from a pair of scissors and uses needles as powerful arrows and grappling hooks. Teddy Scissorpaws As it turns out, our hero is a jack-of-all-trades. The Darkest Tales Free Download RepacklabĪnd the Little Mermaid looks more like a sea witch than an innocent child of the waves.

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