The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of bite-sized indie horror who enjoy quirky, lighthearted comedy alongside their jump scares.: It offers an engaging, fully voiced descent into an urban nightmare that balances eerie environmental tension with genuinely amusing dialogue. Tradeoff: At roughly an hour long, its brief length and tonal whiplash between comedy and horror may leave purists wanting deeper mechanics or sustained dread.
What it does best
Horror that keeps making you laugh out loud
A cast whose voices and personalities steal the show
A short descent from ordinary life into real dread
What might put you off
Very short runtime
Broad, sometimes awful comedy
The setup
What you are walking into
Unusual Tales is an episodic psychological horror game that follows a main character through what seems like a never ending nightmare. Will they make it to the end in one piece? The city you once knew and grew up in isn't safe at all anymore after recent events. You, a regular working Joe, decide to take things into your own hands after a spontaneous decision. Will you regret or accept your new destiny? This game features many things that might peak your attention such as: An hour long scary experience depending on pace A horror experience filled with scares Complete voice acting for each character Lighthearted writing and amusing moments A dark city full of secrets to explore Environments to keep you on edge And much more! Maybe today was a day that you should've stayed in bed. But who am I to decide on your decisions in the end... You want to save her don't you?
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