Software:Storyteller (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Daniel Benmergui |
| Publisher(s) | Annapurna Interactive[lower-alpha 1] |
| Engine | Unity[1] |
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Storyteller is a puzzle video game designed by Daniel Benmergui and published by Annapurna Interactive. The game was released on March 23, 2023 for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch,[2] and was released on September 26, 2023 for iOS and Android via Netflix.[3][4]
Gameplay
Storyteller is a puzzle game in which players form story narratives by placing characters and scenes into picture book styled panels. Depending on how the characters, scenes and panels are arranged, the story and character motivations adapt accordingly, affecting the outcome of subsequent panels. For example, if a character dies in one panel, they will appear as a ghost in later panels. Each puzzle has a descriptive title, with the player tasked with forming a story that matches the title using the provided characters and scenes within a set number of panels. For example, if the title calls for a character to drink poison, they must form a story in which said character will be motivated to drink it. Puzzles may have multiple solutions and certain puzzles have sub-objectives which require the story to fulfil additional criteria to clear.[5]
Development
Storyteller has been under development by Argentinian game designer Daniel Benmergui since 2009.[6][7] An early prototype of the game was awarded the Independent Games Festival's innovation award, the Nuovo, in 2012.[8]
Benmergui spoke of the development hell the game was in during a Fuckup Nights presentation in 2020, detailing how he abandoned the game in 2015 after being forced to move home to his mother (and subsequently started working on it again).[9] A limited time demo of the game was released in July 2021.[10][11]
Reception
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Storyteller received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[12][13]
Notes
References
- ↑ Saver, Michael; Pung, Julia; Stanton, Devon (2024-01-04). "Made with Unity: 2023 in review". Unity Technologies. https://blog.unity.com/games/made-with-unity-2023-review. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (2022-11-09). "Storyteller launches March 23, 2023" (in en-US). https://www.gematsu.com/2022/11/storyteller-launches-march-23-2023.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (June 29, 2023). "Storyteller coming to iOS, Android on September 27 alongside free update". Gematsu. https://www.gematsu.com/2023/06/storyteller-coming-to-ios-android-on-september-27-alongside-free-update.
- ↑ Colantonio, Giovanni (June 29, 2023). "Everything announced at Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2023: Blade Runner, Stray on Xbox, and more". https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/everything-announced-annapurna-interactive-2023/.
- ↑ https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/storyteller-review
- ↑ Grayson, Nathan (22 January 2014). "Awwww: Storyteller Development Put On Hold" (in en). https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/awwww-storyteller-development-put-on-hold.
- ↑ Grayson, Nathan (15 December 2012). "A Reminder: You Should Be Quite Excited About Storyteller" (in en). https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/a-reminder-you-should-be-quite-excited-about-storyteller.
- ↑ Plante, Chris (7 March 2012). "Here are your winners of the 2012 Independent Games Festival" (in en). Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/gaming/2012/3/7/2853545/here-are-your-winners-of-the-2012-independent-games-festival.
- ↑ De rockstar a vivir con tu madre: Daniel Benmergui - F*ckup Nights Buenos Aires [From rockstar to live with your mom: Daniel Benmergui - F*ckup Nights Buenos Aires] (in spanish). Fvckup Nights. 6 July 2020 – via YouTube.CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ Ruppert, Liana (29 July 2021). "Storyteller And The Vulnerabilities That Come With Being An Indie Developer" (in en). Game Informer. https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2021/07/29/storyteller-and-the-vulnerabilities-that-come-with-being-an-indie-developer.
- ↑ Chalk, Andy (29 July 2021). "Annapurna reveals Storyteller, a compact, clever puzzle game about telling tales". PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/annapurna-reveals-storyteller-a-compact-clever-puzzle-game-about-telling-tales/.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Storyteller for Switch Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/storyteller/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Storyteller for PC Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/storyteller/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ "Storyteller Reviews". https://opencritic.com/game/14474/storyteller.
- ↑ Howard, Jessica (April 5, 2023). "Storyteller Review - Tale As Old As Time". https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/storyteller-review-tale-as-old-as-time/1900-6418052/. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ↑ Helm, Jordan (April 5, 2023). "Review: Storyteller". https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-storyteller/439338/. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ↑ Bell, Lowell (March 22, 2023). "Mini Review: Storyteller - A Clever, Funny Little Puzzler From Annapurna". https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/storyteller. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ Bailes, Jon (March 22, 2023). "Storyteller review". https://www.pcgamer.com/storyteller-review/. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ Richardson, Bob (March 22, 2023). "Storyteller Review". https://www.rpgfan.com/review/storyteller/. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ Shaver, Morgan (March 22, 2023). "Storyteller review: Tales as old as time". https://www.shacknews.com/article/134667/storyteller-review-score. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ Musgrave, Shaun (March 24, 2023). "SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'Storyteller', Plus 'Atelier Ryza 3' and Today's Other Releases and Sales". https://toucharcade.com/2023/03/24/storyteller-switch-game-review-eshop-discount-atelier-ryza-3-sonic-origins-plus-physical-release-date/. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
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