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A Short Tale

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#80,787 of 719,896 by ratings on Apple · #26,009 of 125,017 in Games

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Description

"For anyone who just wants to play a game chock-full of fun and unusual puzzles while exploring a charming and nostalgia-inducing environment, A Short Tale provides plenty of entertainment for a few hours." – AdventureGamers

Shrink down and experience a childhood bedroom like never before in this heartwarming first-person point-and-click puzzle adventure.

Years after losing his younger brother Ben, Jason returns to the place where everything changed forever. Drawn back by a mysterious presence, he makes one impossible wish—to be small again. Suddenly, an ordinary bedroom becomes a vast world filled with towering furniture, hidden secrets, clever puzzles, and unforgettable memories.

Explore every corner, collect useful items, uncover hidden clues, and solve challenging escape room-style puzzles as you unravel an emotional story about family, loss, and growing up.

If you enjoy point-and-click adventures, escape room games, hidden object puzzles, and story-rich mystery games, A Short Tale is for you.

Features
• Immersive first-person point-and-click adventure.
• Explore a giant bedroom from a tiny perspective.
• Solve clever puzzles and escape room-inspired challenges.
• Collect items, discover hidden clues, and unlock new areas.
• Use the unique Glitch Camera to reveal secrets and keep track of clues.
• Emotional story filled with nostalgia, mystery, and discovery.
• Beautiful atmospheric soundtrack.
• Signature Glitch Games humour.
• Auto-save ensures you never lose your progress.
• No ads or in-app purchases.

Can you uncover the memories hidden within a room that once felt like home?
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