I first performed Daniel Benmergui’s Storyteller (Free) by means of its Nintendo Swap and Steam releases. Learn my unique overview of it here. Since then, loads of pals who performed the sport loved it, however thought it was overpriced given the brief runtime. On Netflix, you don’t want to fret about that, however does Storyteller warrant a replay or is it value revisiting with its first main replace since launch? I feel it’s, and I’ve had loads of enjoyable revisiting it on iPhone and iPad over the previous couple of days. If you happen to’ve by no means performed Storyteller, I’ll additionally evaluate the totally different variations that will help you discover which one it is best to get.
Within the case of loads of cell ports, I’m curious to see how console and PC video games transition over with their controls, however Storyteller is a puzzle sport about placing collectively tales with already superb contact controls on Swap.that already had nice contact controls in its unique Swap model. I knew it might really feel good to play on cell, however the Netflix launch on iOS and Android arrives with the key first content material replace included from the get go, making it a extra fascinating launch. The Swap and Steam variations have been up to date alongside the Netflix launch so in the event you already personal Storyteller, you possibly can simply replace your sport and play the brand new content material there. If you’re within the Netflix model and whether it is value your time, that is the best place.
In loads of methods, Storyteller jogs my memory of Scribblenauts with its mechanics. Your goal is to place collectively tales on this puzzle sport by finishing panels in a e book with objects, scenes, and folks accessible for a selected resolution. Some puzzles included have alternate paths or challenges, however there isn’t a lot replay worth past that. That is the place Storyteller may let some folks down. The brand new replace, which is what the iOS model ships with, has seen additions to prior chapters, new content material, an fascinating new character added, and extra. I didn’t assume Storyteller was too brief or incomplete, so this new model seems like an enhanced model. The narrator is a stunning addition (you could flip off) that elevates the expertise, and the modifications to some ranges are excellent. A variety of care has gone into this replace, and I’m glad to see the sport lastly go above its potential because of this new model.
Storyteller’s precise narrative and writing are each excellent. There’s humor, sorrow, and simply loads of enjoyable as you fiddle with doable outcomes right here. I spent loads of time attempting to play it improper or do the alternative simply to see how issues performed out. In my unique overview, I discussed how an growth or replace down the highway would assist Storyteller’s rather a lot. That’s precisely what occurred right here. Not solely is it simpler to suggest to these shopping for it on Steam or Swap, the sport itself on cell in its debut is de facto nice now.
On cell, Storyteller has no controller assist that I may see, however you don’t want it. Whether it is included, I’ll replace this, however I couldn’t get my DualSense detected on iPad, and the Kishi V2 didn’t work in-game on my iPhone 11. Visually, it appears to make use of the low high quality preset on my iPhone 11 and is crisper on iPad Professional. The Steam model runs with out points on the top quality preset on Steam Deck. The Swap model handheld is just like iPad, however not as crisp. None of those variations look unhealthy as a result of the aesthetic scales effectively, however it’s value mentioning for comparability. Load instances are nice, and the sport is responsive all through. If I needed to choose, I’d go together with Netflix adopted by Swap in handheld for the perfect expertise. The PC model on Steam Deck doesn’t have contact assist and this sport very a lot is finest with contact controls.
With the Netflix launch, the one caveat for recommending Storyteller is that you just want an energetic Netflix subscription to play it, and may’t purchase it outright. That isn’t a problem for most individuals with a subscription, however it’s value preserving in thoughts. If you happen to do wish to personal it, it’s discounted proper now on Steam for just a few days extra. As somebody with Xbox Recreation Cross, Apple Arcade, Netflix, and PlayStation Plus, I do know loads of video games launch on subscription companies with time being the limiter as of late, however in the event you do have a Netflix subscription, that is value downloading to attempt.
Storyteller stays a brief (effectively not as brief as earlier than this replace), however nice expertise that I like to recommend to anybody seeking to expertise one thing solely doable by means of the medium of video games. The puzzles or trial and error in some conditions is probably not for everybody, however this can be a welcome addition to Netflix’s rising video games catalog on cell. If you happen to do personal Storyteller on Swap or Steam, this replace elevates it fairly a bit, and you should revisit it.
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