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Tattletail

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

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Quick resume

It’s Christmas 1998. The world’s most annoying toy just came out, and yours won’t stay in his box. Can you stop Tattletail from getting you in trouble before the bloodthirsty Mama Tattletail hunts you down? Story-driven first person horror. New DLC Included!

Global score

95/100

Genres

Action, Indie

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    Pros

    • Unique horror concept with nostalgic 90s vibe
    • Engaging multitasking and survival gameplay
    • Effective atmosphere and sound design
    • Affordable price with free dlc
    • Short and accessible for new horror players

    Cons

    • Game is relatively short
    • Some repetitive gameplay elements
    • Jumpscares can become predictable
    • Limited exploration and creativity
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players control a mammoth mother with some ability to direct actions, but the game is linear and scripted with limited open-ended choices."

      Capsule for The Odyssey of the Mammoth The Odyssey of the Mammoth

      "Players manage multiple tasks like feeding, grooming, and charging Tattletail while avoiding Mama, allowing freedom in how to prioritize actions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Gameplay involves skillful multitasking, resource management, and survival challenges with increasing difficulty, requiring effective player action."

      Capsule for MOTHER MOTHER

      "Game involves skillful multitasking and stealth to survive nights, with increasing difficulty and challenge."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on individual survival without player-vs-player or leaderboard competition."

      Capsule for Near Death Near Death

      "Focus is on personal survival and task management without player-vs-player or leaderboard elements."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Short game encourages replay to explore multiple endings and achievements."

      Capsule for Dragon's Wake Dragon's Wake

      "Short game encourages replay for achievements and DLC, with some players expressing nostalgia and desire for sequels."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual tasks with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for Strange Horticulture Strange Horticulture

      "Single-player experience focused on individual tasks and survival without multiplayer or cooperative play."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay follows set missions and scenarios with limited player-driven creation or modification."

      Capsule for STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition

      "Gameplay follows set routines and objectives; limited player-driven creation or modification."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and survival-focused."

      Capsule for Lethe - Episode One Lethe - Episode One

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and survival-focused."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a spooky, immersive escape with horror atmosphere and story."

      Capsule for HELLMART HELLMART

      "Players use the game as a spooky, nostalgic escape with immersive atmosphere and horror elements."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Broforce Broforce

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      1

      "Some exploration of mechanics and farming strategies, but largely following established routines."

      Capsule for DORAEMON  STORY OF SEASONS DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS

      "Some exploration of mechanics and strategies to manage Tattletail and avoid Mama, but mostly established routines."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Single large map with collectibles and easter eggs encourages some exploration, but environment is limited."

      Capsule for Death From Above: A Ukrainian Drone Warstory Death From Above: A Ukrainian Drone Warstory

      "Small map with some secrets and Easter eggs encourages limited exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Minimal customization or personalization; players use preset characters and environments."

      Capsule for Dev Guy Dev Guy

      "Minimal customization or personalization; players interact with preset characters and environments."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Game features imaginative horror fiction with living toys and supernatural elements."

      Capsule for Poppy Playtime Poppy Playtime

      "Imaginative horror fiction with possessed toys and supernatural Mama character."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "Solo play with no social or community interaction."

      Capsule for The Little Red Lie The Little Red Lie

      "Solo play with no social or community interaction within the game."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players learn strategies to optimize survival and understand mechanics, though limited by luck elements."

      Capsule for FLATHEAD FLATHEAD

      "Players learn game mechanics and improve survival skills over multiple attempts."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for THE ENIGMA MACHINE THE ENIGMA MACHINE

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires constant attention and focus due to difficulty, resource management, and enemy threats."

      Capsule for Haydee 2 Haydee 2

      "Requires constant attention and focus to manage tasks and avoid threats."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are with game characters only."

      Capsule for Her Majesty's SPIFFING Her Majesty's SPIFFING

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are with game characters only."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual gameplay."

      Capsule for The Swapper The Swapper

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual gameplay."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progress through levels and unlock achievements; some collection of skins and items."

      Capsule for Bad Rats Show Bad Rats Show

      "Progress through nights and unlock achievements and DLC; some item collection (e.g. eggs)."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Sustained tension and anxiety from horror elements dominate the experience."

      Capsule for Saiko no sutoka Saiko no sutoka

      "Sustained tension and anxiety from horror atmosphere and threat of Mama."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Effective use of sound design and visuals to create suspense and emotional impact."

      Capsule for The Death | Thần Trùng The Death | Thần Trùng

      "Effective use of sound design and atmospheric visuals to create suspense and emotional impact."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal experience."

      Capsule for Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal experience."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative with cutscenes, character development, and expanded lore."

      Capsule for Strike Force Heroes Strike Force Heroes

      "Narrative with lore and story elements revealed through gameplay and DLC."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires planning, resource management, and problem solving to survive and progress."

      Capsule for FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

      "Requires planning and problem solving to manage resources and avoid Mama."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "High suspense and tension with effective scares and psychological horror elements."

      Capsule for Dark Fracture: Prologue Dark Fracture: Prologue

      "Strong suspense and tension from horror elements and risk of being caught."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players perceive good value for price with quality atmosphere and replayability."

      Capsule for Late Homework | 遅れた宿題 Late Homework | 遅れた宿題

      "Players perceive good value for price given content, atmosphere, and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -4

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on survival and avoidance rather than violence."

      Capsule for SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION

      "No player violence or destruction; focus on survival and caretaking."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding Granny and managing resources to survive and escape."

      Capsule for Granny Remake Granny Remake

      "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding Mama and managing Tattletail's needs to survive."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Creativity, Relaxation.

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