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Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink

PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One • 2014

Should you play it?

Unburied secrets burn like wild steam – nothing is what it appears!

What works

  • Beautiful hand-painted steampunk artwork
  • Engaging and accessible puzzles
  • Relaxing and family-friendly gameplay
  • Mechanical bird helper adds gameplay variety
  • Includes bonus chapter and collectibles

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length with limited replay value
  • Some voice acting uneven or cheesy
  • Linear and guided gameplay with minimal exploration
  • Lack of social or multiplayer features
  • Some minor localization and interface issues

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Fellowship.

Last update: 03/08/2026