Telling Lies

 PC
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Ars Technica
    Aug 23, 2019
    A well-presented story told in a fresh way. Buy it if you have any interest in new storytelling forms.
  2. Eurogamer
    Aug 21, 2019
    The creator of Her Story explores its ideas further in a broader, deeper, more unruly video mystery. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  3. Polygon
    Aug 21, 2019
    If Her Story was a proof of concept, Telling Lies is the next evolution of what Sam Barlow can do with this new — and thus far not imitated — genre of full-motion video mysteries. Even after seeing the conclusion, I was back to searching for a few more clips, digging for just a little bit more information until I’m satisfied that I’ve seen everything. [Polygon Recommends]
  5. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Aug 21, 2019
    Telling Lies feels very much like Her Story 2, in the sense that a sequel is like the previous entry in a series but more: bigger, better, faster, stronger.
  6. The Verge
    Aug 23, 2019
    I love Telling Lies for the same reason I loved Her Story: everything you find is earned. Your success in uncovering the full story is based on your intuition and ability to pick up on detail. How you view things or what experiences you bring into the game will likely shape your interpretation of everything you see. There is not one simple truth because everyone has their own.
  7. Vice
    Aug 23, 2019
    An uncomfortable and fascinating exploration of confession and forged intimacy.

Awards & Rankings

28
#28 Best PC Game of 2019
56
#56 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

User Reviews

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 71
  3. Negative: 24 out of 71
  1. maxpj
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Hi to everybody i just felt alone when my brother got to Canada so i waited to play this game so i can release my feelings . you know nowadaysHi to everybody i just felt alone when my brother got to Canada so i waited to play this game so i can release my feelings . you know nowadays we do not see many games which gives us stories and some kind of looking to life in other hand telling lies is a masterpiece for people like me who had much more bad moments than good moments in their life. enjoy it and i hope to see the new Silent Hill too… Full Review »
  2. Diverse_Voice
    Jul 31, 2020
    2
    Was expecting more quality along the lines of Her Story (although the story of Her Story wasn't good, the interactivity was there). Here, it'sWas expecting more quality along the lines of Her Story (although the story of Her Story wasn't good, the interactivity was there). Here, it's mostly long one-sided rambling with extended footage and it quickly becomes boring and tedious to sift through. Not recommended (PC or Switch, I've checked out both).… Full Review »
  3. passionne
    Oct 19, 2019
    3
    Same system as "Her story" : good story but the interface is awful :

    - why am I forced to rewind videos while stop, start buttons could    Same system as "Her story" : good story but the interface is awful :

    - why am I forced to rewind videos while stop, start buttons could have prevented me from rewinding a 7 min video ?

    - only 5 results from a search even if there are more occurences with the chosen keyword !

    - impossible to watch 2 videos in the same time, very useful to link 2 conversations.

    Really, if NSA analysts use such outdated tools, rogues and terrorists don't need to worry ! These amateurish errors spoil the gameplay.    … Full Review »
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