Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: WIN7 SP1/WIN8/WIN10/XP Processeur : 1.2 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 9 compatible graphics card Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Tales of the Black Forest
The lush, pixelated world of Tales of the Black Forest captivates players with its poignant narrative, a truth echoed by 20 positive mentions out of 24. Since its launch, 98% of more than fifteen thousand users have praised the game, with post‑release reviews sustaining a 97% endorsement rate. Most players finish the 2‑10 hour core content with a-score of 97% approval, while a handful (4) have exceeded 25 hours, all awarding full approval.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 24 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.8 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 15 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 39,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Story: 20 positive mentions out of 24
- Graphics: 12 positive mentions out of 12
- Audio: 5 positive mentions out of 5
- Price: 2 positive mentions out of 3
Weaknesses
- Performance: 0 positive mentions out of 2
- Bugs: 0 positive mentions out of 1
- Gameplay: 1 negative mention out of 9
Who is it for?
Fans of atmospheric pixel‑art adventures that combine rich storytelling with engaging RPG mechanics will find this title rewarding. Those who expect flawlessHash performance might encounter occasional stutters that could detract from the experience.
Is Tales of the Black Forest worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 15,342 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Story. Current price: 3,99€.
Verdict
Tales of the Black Forest delivers a compelling narrative wrapped in charming visuals and a polished audio experience, earning near‑universal praise from its community. Its primary weaknesses lie in performance hiccups and a handful of bugs, but these do not eclipse the overall enjoyment. The game stands out as a must‑play for story‑driven indie RPG enthusiasts.
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