Tell Me Why
Release Date: August 27, 2020
Adventure, TPP, episodic, modern times, Game Pass, games for impact, singleplayer
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An adventure game created by the Dontnod Entertainment studio, divided into three episodes. In Tell Me Why, players follow Alyson and her transgender brother Tyler as they return home to remember their difficult childhood. How the protagonists remember the key moments of their past will affect their future lives and their bond.
Tell Me Why is an episodic adventure game developed by Dontnod Entertainment, the team that created the popular Life is Strange series.
Plot
Tell Me Why takes us to the frosty Alaska, or, to be precise, to the fictional town of Delos Crossing. During the game we follow the fate of Alyson and her transgender brother Tyler. After ten years of separation, twins return to their homeland to remember their difficult childhood and solve the mysteries of the past. The siblings have a specific bond and their future depends on the decisions we make. The game is driven by the memories of key moments in the life of the characters; how they remember them will affect both their future lives and relationship.
Mechanics
Tell Me Why does not differ from what we are used to by adventure games created by Dontnod Entertainment. While playing, we control Tyler and Alyson alternately. By following the plot and making choices that determine its further course, we explore locations, conduct conversations and interact with the environment in a variety of ways.
Technical aspects
Tell Me Why has been divided into three episodes released at regular intervals. From the visual point of view, the game looks pleasant, especially the characters were designed with great attention to detail.
Last updated on May 29, 2020
Last Update: August 28, 2020
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September 9, 2020
Tell Me Why Review – Substance Over Style!
The new game from the creators of Life is Strange brings a surprisingly sensible approach to difficult subjects, as well as some very powerful emotions and messages.
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[2:07] Tell Me Why launch trailer
[1:41] Tell Me Why trailer #1
Gamepressure Review
Tell Me Why
The new game from the creators of Life is Strange brings a surprisingly sensible approach to difficult subjects, as well as some very powerful emotions and messages.
Caroline Zlamanczuk PC / WindowsThe main pros of the game
- Emotional and Engaging Story: Many users found the story impactful, touching, and capable of evoking strong emotions. The narrative's exploration of memory and trauma was particularly praised.
- Representation: The game features a transgender lead character, Tyler, which users appreciated for its representation of LGBTQ+ themes. Reviewers noted the significance of this representation in gaming.
- Beautiful Setting and Graphics: The visuals, including the immersive depiction of the Alaskan setting, received high praise. The atmosphere and art style contributed to the overall experience.
- Character Development: The twin characters, Tyler and Alyson, were well-developed, and players felt a connection to their journey.
- Unique Gameplay Mechanics: The game was noted for its unique mechanics that enhance storytelling, particularly the use of memory.
The main cons of the game
- Slow Pacing: Several reviews highlighted the slow start and sluggish pacing, which made it difficult to remain engaged. Some players felt that the initial chapters lacked excitement.
- Clunky Controls: Users reported issues with controls being cumbersome and unresponsive at times, which detracted from the gameplay experience.
- Limited Player Choices: Some reviewers expressed disappointment that player choices did not significantly impact the story or character relationships, leading to a feeling of limited agency.
- Repetitive Dialogue: There were complaints about repetitive voice lines that became annoying, especially during exploration.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Significant Player Choices: Players desired more impactful choices that could alter the story's direction and outcomes, feeling that the existing choices were not meaningful enough.
- Increased LGBTQ+ Content: Some users expected a more pronounced LGBTQ+ narrative throughout the game, noting that only a portion of the story focused on this aspect.
- Challenging Puzzles: While some found the puzzles charming, others felt they were too easy and did not provide enough challenge or engagement.
- Improved Translation and Localization: A few reviews pointed out issues with translation quality, suggesting that better localization could enhance the gaming experience.
Summary
- Overall, "Tell Me Why" is praised for its emotional depth and representation but criticized for pacing, control issues, and the impact of player choices.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 701 votes. 75 players anticipated the game.
Tell Me Why Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Xbox One
Developer: Don't Nod / Dontnod Entertainment
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios
Tell Me Why System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-4460 2.7 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 650 Ti or better, 25 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 or better, 25 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Tell Me Why Giveaway on Microsoft Store
Until July 1, you can pick up three episodes of the adventure game Tell Me Why for free on Microsoft Store. You can get the title on PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
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June 1, 2021
Tell Me Why: Episode 1 From Life is Strange Devs Available for Free
The creators of Life is Strange at Dotnod have made the first episode of Tell Me Why available for free. You can check out the game on PC and Xbox consoles.
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March 10, 2021
Trailer and Release Date of New Game by Life is Strange Devs
Xbox Games Showcase showed a new trailer of the adveture game Tell Me Why and revealed the release date of the first episode.
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July 23, 2020
Meet Tell Me Why - New Game From Life Is Strange Devs
Tell Me Why is a new adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment, which created, among other things, the popular Life Is Strange series. This time we will play as Tyler and Alyson, who will try to remember their problematic childhood in a small town in cold Alaska.
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Christian Pieniazek
November 14, 2019