Epistory - Typing Chronicles

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Games Master UK
    Jul 5, 2016
    71
    It's far from the twee indie game it looks, but unfortunately words fail it. [June 2016, p.83]
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  2. Games.cz
    Feb 6, 2017
    70
    Epistory is an imaginative adventure game with sophisticated RPG elements and well-designed typewriting learning cleverly disguised as a game. Too bad the game content is often repeated.But still, Epistory is worth trying not only because it supports Czech language.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 28, 2016
    70
    Combining an ARPG template with typing-based combat is a brilliant idea. Unfortunately, Epistory is a bit too easy and simplistic to really pull it off. I can only hope for a sequel with more challenge, enemy types, skills and the like. [Aug 2016]
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  5. CD-Action
    Jun 29, 2016
    70
    Epistory is a one-trick pony (you interact with the environment by typing in corresponding words) so it becomes repetitive, but it has a pleasant fairy tale atmosphere. [06/2016, p.53]
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  6. PC Invasion
    Apr 15, 2016
    70
    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.
  7. NZGamer
    Apr 13, 2016
    70
    Maybe the most enjoyable typing game ever, but it’s clichéd story elements hold it back.
  8. 3DJuegos
    Apr 11, 2016
    70
    Epistory - Typing Chronicles is a traditional adventure game with original combat mechanics. You don't attack with swords and others weapons, you must attack with your typing.
  9. Brash Games
    Apr 5, 2016
    60
    Don’t expect heavy action or fast paced gameplay, but if you want to improve your timing and typing skills then this might be for you.
  10. Slant Magazine
    Apr 20, 2016
    50
    Epistory gets lost in metonymy, the act of substituting a label for something of a real substance or meaning.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Mar 31, 2016
    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.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 54
  3. Negative: 4 out of 54
  1. GAMERamble
    Apr 19, 2016
    9
    Basing an entire game around typing is not a new idea, but Epistory does it extremely well and never feels like it is an “edutainment” title.Basing an entire game around typing is not a new idea, but Epistory does it extremely well and never feels like it is an “edutainment” title. It has a vibrant game world to explore along with plenty of enemies to kill and puzzles to solve. Seeing as the entire game is keyboard driven and requires lots of typing it is a bit of a niche title, but definitely worth the effort. Unless you absolutely hate typing or still get by using only one finger Epistory should not be missed.… Full Review »
  2. blasttypist
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    Epistory is indeed a typing game, but this is one of the most incredible and unique games I have played in a while. The art and storytellingEpistory is indeed a typing game, but this is one of the most incredible and unique games I have played in a while. The art and storytelling in this game is phenomenal. It's all typing but the gameplay and the mechanics that are used in this game are so much fun to use and varied that it creates nice combos and you never get bored.

    The storytelling is such that you want to find all the collectables because the art design and story are just beautiful. A writer myself typing the words to push the story forward, feels almost like asking me to write the story a little and that's very fullfilling. Epistory is one of those games like Journey, Brothers, Undertale, Bastion, a true indie gem that deserves to be better known!    … Full Review »
  3. CoryMcQ
    Apr 8, 2016
    8
    I decided to give Epistory a try yesterday. Comparative review: Bastion meets Typing of the Dead with a touch of Zelda.

    It tells its story    I decided to give Epistory a try yesterday. Comparative review: Bastion meets Typing of the Dead with a touch of Zelda.

    It tells its story in a very interesting way. Literally a storybook that's being created as you move about the world. The core mechanic is switching into a "typing mode" and quickly typing out words hovering over the environment, chests, and enemies. Typing quickly extends a combo meter and when the meter is finished, it adds XP to your level bar. The XP bar gates abilities and places you can go. As you unlock new areas, new dungeons are discovered. Within these dungeons are "tools" that grant you new special abilities. The two I've encountered so far is my attacks/typing are now Fire & Ice based. By entering "typing mode" I can switch between them by typing "fire" or "ice". Fire burns enemies after the first correctly spelled word (most enemies take two words to defeat) and Ice will stop an enemy for a period of time. Since your character dies after being touched by an enemy, combat consists of using your typing skills to pick the right targets and switching between your two attacks.

    My only criticism is that the movement is a little clunky. It Tries to teach you an alternative control screen at the start of the game but I found myself naturally using WASD to move. It works well enough and you can quickly put points into movement speed (and a sprint skill) but traversing the world feels very rigid.

    Apparently the difficulty adjusts as you play the game. The worse you are at typing, the easier the words are. I spend my entire day typing so I'm getting some very long and difficult words thrown at me. There have been a few occasions where part of a word was not inputted since I was typing too fast. This isn't a normal occurrence, however.

    Did I mention you are a young girl riding around on a fox being narrated by a the author writing a book? I probably should have mentioned that.

    I really recommend this. Despite it being very Bastion, it's incredibly unique.    … Full Review »
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