Threefold Recital Reviews
Threefold Recital is an interesting narrative game featuring three intriguing protagonists, but its slow pacing and writing issues let it down a little.
Threefold Recital is part-game, part-philosophy lesson and it's been made with a lot of heart. The three main characters all stand out well, and the story is generally good, even if it becomes a little too twisty in the middle. That aside, Threefold Recital marks a strong start for the 2025 indie scene.
Threefold Recital is narrative game with light investigative elements, by which I mean that more often then not a wrong deduction will simply lead to the main characters correcting themselves. But the story itself is compelling, the dialogue is snappy, and the minigames are varied enough.
Review in Italian | Read full review
In some ways, Threefold Recital does an excellent job in telling a thoughtful tale of beastlings bound to Daoist philosophy. In other ways, I was a smidge disappointed in the driving forces behind that storytelling and the simplicity of the platforming. It's not the most memorable platformer outright, but if you're in the mood for a compelling narrative with some light platforming and other minigames, look no further than Threefold Recital.
Threefold Recital is an extraordinary game - but definitely not for everyone. Those who can engage with a deep story with philosophical undertones, complex characters and calm but creative gameplay will enjoy a captivating experience. However, those expecting action-packed battles or rapid progression may quickly become frustrated. The world of Bluescales is breathtaking, the puzzles challenging and the story full of intrigue. At the same time, the game requires a high willingness to read and patience for its leisurely narrative style.
Review in German | Read full review
Threefold Recital is an intelligent, visually beautiful, and deeply philosophical adventure that offers an engaging story with unique mechanics. While it doesn’t deliver much of a challenge in terms of gameplay, it makes up for it with rich world-building, compelling characters, and thematic depth. This game will appeal most to fans of narrative-driven adventures and visual novels, especially those who enjoy philosophical storytelling. However, players looking for intricate puzzles or challenging platforming might find it lacking. If you’re willing to embrace the slow burn and appreciate a game that values storytelling over mechanics, Threefold Recital is a rewarding and thought-provoking journey that’s worth taking.
Threefold Recital’s world is a feast for the senses — and the brain. But between the lore dumps, repetitive sections, and unskippable dialogue, it left me more fatigued than enlightened.
Threefold Recital is an interesting narrative experience, featuring an engaging universe inspired by Chinese mythologies. Although the repetitiveness and lack of inspiration in the interactive sessions end up hurting the pace of the adventure, it is a game worth checking out for its story.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Threefold Recital was a decent beginning for a new developer in the games industry but falls far short of an indie smash hit. It is technically sound and mechanically feels fine. The game has a decent amount of story and lore thrown into it, but the delivery of the story doesn’t quite fit right.
Threefold Recital is a delightful surprise, a friendly trip through a fantastical vision of China. Its science fiction and spiritual elements intertwine in ways I never would have thought of, creating a world I genuinely haven’t seen represented before. Its world of animal and human characters come together in neat ways, and as someone who is a big fan of Blacksad (a fantastic, Eisner-winning European noir graphic novel series that’s for mature audiences), this feels closer to the video game that series deserved. Each main character is unique and charming, making it easy to care about the story they’ve gotten themselves mixed up in. It’s a rich enough world that I hope someday we get to learn even more about it. Initially and quickly charmed, I’ve sat with it just long enough to realize I genuinely love this game, and though I didn’t beat it before the deadline, I’ll be keeping at it until I find out what really happened to the tenth dragon emperor. A delight worth a chance.