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{{Quote|Meet quirky characters and explore a pocket size puzzle box world in this no filler low combat classic handheld adventure, only on Playdate!|''Orange Thief'''s game page<ref name=" | {{Quote|Meet quirky characters and explore a pocket size puzzle box world in this no filler low combat classic handheld adventure, only on Playdate!|''Orange Thief'''s game page<ref name="itch">https://orangethiefgames.itch.io/resonant-tale</ref>}} | ||
Resonant Tale is an action-adventure game by Orange Thief made in [[Pulp]] for the Playdate. The game launched simultaneously on [[Catalog]] and Itch. Version 1.1 was released on October 13th 2023.<ref name="update 1.1">https://orangethiefgames.itch.io/resonant-tale/devlog/620219/new-update-version-11</ref> | Resonant Tale is an action-adventure game by Orange Thief made in [[Pulp]] for the Playdate. The game launched simultaneously on [[Catalog]] and Itch. Version 1.1 was released on October 13th 2023.<ref name="update 1.1">https://orangethiefgames.itch.io/resonant-tale/devlog/620219/new-update-version-11</ref> | ||
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In Resonant Tale you'll play as the hooded adventurer Leit, waking up on a wave-washed beach in a mysterious new land. Explore the musically inspired world, befriend its unusual inhabitants, and discover your part in restoring the world to harmony. Beyond the sights, sounds and secrets of the surface four trap laden levels await, from escaping the depths of a castle dungeon to exploring an abandoned mountaintop temple. Wielding sword, arrows and bombs, will you discover all of the world's hidden treasures and reunite the sacred bells?<ref name="plot">https://orangethiefgames.itch.io/resonant-tale/devlog/556298/announcing-resonant-tale</ref> | In Resonant Tale you'll play as the hooded adventurer Leit, waking up on a wave-washed beach in a mysterious new land. Explore the musically inspired world, befriend its unusual inhabitants, and discover your part in restoring the world to harmony. Beyond the sights, sounds and secrets of the surface four trap laden levels await, from escaping the depths of a castle dungeon to exploring an abandoned mountaintop temple. Wielding sword, arrows and bombs, will you discover all of the world's hidden treasures and reunite the sacred bells?<ref name="plot">https://orangethiefgames.itch.io/resonant-tale/devlog/556298/announcing-resonant-tale</ref> | ||
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The game uses the D-pad and the A and B buttons, with occasional infrequent use of the crank. Crank usage, puzzles requiring precise timing, boss battles and player damage can all be disabled from the title screen.<ref name="catalog">https://play.date/games/resonant-tale/</ref> The approach to accessibility and implementation of assist options in Pulp was discussed by developer orkn in a developer forum post.<ref name="assist">https://devforum.play.date/t/orkns-pulp-prototypes/4146/51</ref> | |||
==Other Appearances== | ==Other Appearances== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 12:35, 22 November 2023
Meet quirky characters and explore a pocket size puzzle box world in this no filler low combat classic handheld adventure, only on Playdate!
-Orange Thief's game page[2]
Resonant Tale is an action-adventure game by Orange Thief made in Pulp for the Playdate. The game launched simultaneously on Catalog and Itch. Version 1.1 was released on October 13th 2023.[3]
Features
- 2-3 hours of estimated gameplay
- 30+ original music tracks from Rupert Cole
- Autosave
- Assistance options
- Unlockable "hardcore" mode for a bonus challenge
- Lots of secrets!
Plot
In Resonant Tale you'll play as the hooded adventurer Leit, waking up on a wave-washed beach in a mysterious new land. Explore the musically inspired world, befriend its unusual inhabitants, and discover your part in restoring the world to harmony. Beyond the sights, sounds and secrets of the surface four trap laden levels await, from escaping the depths of a castle dungeon to exploring an abandoned mountaintop temple. Wielding sword, arrows and bombs, will you discover all of the world's hidden treasures and reunite the sacred bells?[4]
Accessibility
The game uses the D-pad and the A and B buttons, with occasional infrequent use of the crank. Crank usage, puzzles requiring precise timing, boss battles and player damage can all be disabled from the title screen.[5] The approach to accessibility and implementation of assist options in Pulp was discussed by developer orkn in a developer forum post.[6]
Other Appearances
- The "Sacred Bell" tackle in Reel-istic Fishing is a reference to the sacred bells in Resonant Tale[7]
- Some early tracks from the OST are featured in NOW That's What I Call Pulp![8]
Gallery
References
- ↑ https://orangethiefgames.itch.io/resonant-tale/devlog/563630/launching-september-12th
- ↑ https://orangethiefgames.itch.io/resonant-tale
- ↑ https://orangethiefgames.itch.io/resonant-tale/devlog/620219/new-update-version-11
- ↑ https://orangethiefgames.itch.io/resonant-tale/devlog/556298/announcing-resonant-tale
- ↑ https://play.date/games/resonant-tale/
- ↑ https://devforum.play.date/t/orkns-pulp-prototypes/4146/51
- ↑ "A sacred bell. It resonates with tales of far off lands." - Reel-istic Fishing shop info
- ↑ https://www.rupertcole.co.uk/post/resonant-tale-ost-featured-in-free-playdate-music-app