Epistory - Typing Chronicles
Rating Summary
Based on 13 critic reviews
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It takes about six hours to get through the campaign, but it's engaging throughout. Each dungeon adds a new twist to the exploration, and each new piece of typing magic increases the complexity of the combat. The base mechanic may conjure up thoughts of Mavis Beacon, but so much has been built onto that foundation, making Epistory - Typing Chronicles so much greater than just a typing game.
Top Critic
An original and very well developed idea gives birth to a fascinating, entertaining and quite challenging adventure.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Top Critic
It really is a lovely thing, offering a good amount of game for a tenner, rising above its own gimmick to be a little bit special.
Top Critic
Epistory doesn't try to do too much, instead focusing on perfect execution of what it does. The world is gorgeously crafted around you as the narrator lulls you into contentment, but the creeping insect enemies will keep you moving and actively entertained.
Top Critic
While “one of the most inventive typing games out there” is a summary in danger of being mistaken for faint praise, Epistory’s wonderful, paper-craft design and smart, word-based battle system combine to make it exactly that.
Top Critic
The game gets lost in metonymy, the act of substituting a label for something of a real substance or meaning.
Top Critic
Epistory is a zelda-like adventure in a universe made of paper and words. It has its own style (even if it can't compete with the fascinating inventions of Tearaway), and elegantly mixes combat and exploration. Is a short and compelling experience, but it would have been nice to see more variety in the structure of the dungeons.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Top Critic
Epistory - Typing Chronicles seriously surprised me. This game takes elements from other games and puts them together in fantastic ways. I was constantly impressed with what the game threw at me, and it left me wanting more when I was done.
Top Critic
Maybe the most enjoyable typing game ever, but it’s clichéd story elements hold it back.
Top Critic
Epistory takes some interesting chances and sets out to make a decidedly different game than anything we’ve experienced over the last few decades. Those who’ve been yearning for a new typing game may find enough to justify a $12.99 purchase, but Epistory is unlikely to convert any new fans of the genre.
