I first performed Daniel Benmergui’s Storyteller (Free) by means of its Nintendo Change and Steam releases. Learn my authentic evaluate of it right here. Since then, quite a lot of mates who performed the sport loved it, however thought it was overpriced given the quick runtime. On Netflix, you don’t want to fret about that, however does Storyteller warrant a replay or is it price revisiting with its first main replace since launch? I feel it’s, and I’ve had quite a lot of enjoyable revisiting it on iPhone and iPad over the previous few days. Should you’ve by no means performed Storyteller, I’ll additionally evaluate the totally different variations that can assist you discover which one it is best to get.
Within the case of quite a lot of cell ports, I’m curious to see how console and PC video games transition over with their controls, however Storyteller is a puzzle recreation about placing collectively tales with already superb contact controls on Change.that already had nice contact controls in its authentic Change model. I knew it could really feel good to play on cell, however the Netflix launch on iOS and Android arrives with the main first content material replace included from the get go, making it a extra attention-grabbing launch. The Change and Steam variations had been up to date alongside the Netflix launch so should you already personal Storyteller, you may simply replace your recreation and play the brand new content material there. If you’re within the Netflix model and whether it is price your time, that is the correct place.
In quite a lot of methods, Storyteller jogs my memory of Scribblenauts with its mechanics. Your intention is to place collectively tales on this puzzle recreation by finishing panels in a ebook with objects, scenes, and folks obtainable for a selected resolution. Some puzzles included have alternate paths or challenges, however there isn’t a lot replay worth past that. That is the place Storyteller would possibly let some individuals down. The brand new replace, which is what the iOS model ships with, has seen additions to prior chapters, new content material, an attention-grabbing new character added, and extra. I didn’t suppose Storyteller was too quick or incomplete, so this new model appears like an enhanced model. The narrator is a stunning addition (that you would be able to flip off) that elevates the expertise, and the modifications to some ranges are excellent. A number of care has gone into this replace, and I’m glad to see the sport lastly go above its potential due to this new model.
Storyteller’s precise narrative and writing are each excellent. There’s humor, sorrow, and simply quite a lot of enjoyable as you fiddle with doable outcomes right here. I spent quite a lot of time attempting to play it incorrect or do the alternative simply to see how issues performed out. In my authentic evaluate, I discussed how an enlargement or replace down the street would assist Storyteller’s lots. That’s precisely what occurred right here. Not solely is it simpler to suggest to these shopping for it on Steam or Change, the sport itself on cell in its debut is admittedly nice now.
On cell, Storyteller has no controller help that I may see, however you don’t want it. Whether it is included, I’ll replace this, however I couldn’t get my DualSense detected on iPad, and the Kishi V2 didn’t work in-game on my iPhone 11. Visually, it appears to make use of the low high quality preset on my iPhone 11 and is crisper on iPad Professional. The Steam model runs with out points on the top quality preset on Steam Deck. The Change model handheld is much like iPad, however not as crisp. None of those variations look unhealthy as a result of the aesthetic scales properly, however it’s price mentioning for comparability. Load instances are superb, and the sport is responsive all through. If I needed to choose, I’d go along with Netflix adopted by Change in handheld for the perfect expertise. The PC model on Steam Deck doesn’t have contact help and this recreation very a lot is finest with contact controls.
With the Netflix launch, the one caveat for recommending Storyteller is that you simply want an lively Netflix subscription to play it, and might’t purchase it outright. That isn’t a difficulty for most individuals with a subscription, however it’s price conserving in thoughts. Should you do wish to personal it, it’s discounted proper now on Steam for a couple of days extra. As somebody with Xbox Sport Go, Apple Arcade, Netflix, and PlayStation Plus, I do know quite a lot of video games launch on subscription providers with time being the limiter lately, however should you do have a Netflix subscription, that is price downloading to attempt.
Storyteller stays a brief (properly not as quick as earlier than this replace), however nice expertise that I like to recommend to anybody trying to expertise one thing solely doable by means of the medium of video games. The puzzles or trial and error in some conditions might not be for everybody, however this can be a welcome addition to Netflix’s rising video games catalog on cell. Should you do personal Storyteller on Change or Steam, this replace elevates it fairly a bit, and you have to revisit it.
