Tell Me Why

 Xbox One
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 292 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 145 out of 292
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 292
  3. Negative: 105 out of 292

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  1. ttj101gr
    Jun 6, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First 2 episodes are great, 3 is just ok.
    The main problem is the too much attention to Tyler and i don't get why he gets only one romance option. He chose his gender and he cant choose his romance?    … Expand
  2. BradMorgan
    Apr 1, 2022
    6
    A tragic story with impactful moments. However, the stoytelling manner is painfully slow at times. The gameplay mechanics remain basic troughout the game but are enough to empathize with the characters. The art style and the soundtrack are strong yet, in the end this is not a must play game.

    Pros:
    - Story
    - Art style
    - Soundtrack

    Cons:
    - Facial animations
    - Character animations
    - Gameplay
  3. HypeChecked
    Sep 4, 2020
    7
    i approached the game in a sentiment " oh look another Sjw game " but to be honest this was a legit good narrative game in the first episode. Protagonists are really likeable and i can get behind the personal drama even though i dislike sjw stuff. Way better pacing than the dreaded Life is strange 2. This feels like a good narrative game with a legit drama unlike the agenda lis2 had.i approached the game in a sentiment " oh look another Sjw game " but to be honest this was a legit good narrative game in the first episode. Protagonists are really likeable and i can get behind the personal drama even though i dislike sjw stuff. Way better pacing than the dreaded Life is strange 2. This feels like a good narrative game with a legit drama unlike the agenda lis2 had. People like me that hate SJWs give this a chance . Its a 7 for me and it could go up or down when i get to play the other 2 episodes.… Expand
  4. Addidaswguy
    Dec 1, 2020
    1
    I loved Life is Strange. I loved Vampyr. I love DontNod. But this game is Super Woke, pushing an Agenda, and It was miserable to go through. I didn't like the main character, It is nothing like LiS, where I really liked the characters and really wanted to follow them through their story. And it's not because he/him is trans, lol. It's because they are pushing an Agenda, and they cared moreI loved Life is Strange. I loved Vampyr. I love DontNod. But this game is Super Woke, pushing an Agenda, and It was miserable to go through. I didn't like the main character, It is nothing like LiS, where I really liked the characters and really wanted to follow them through their story. And it's not because he/him is trans, lol. It's because they are pushing an Agenda, and they cared more about that then telling a great story.… Expand
  5. Benny555
    Jun 19, 2021
    1
    Life is Strange was a good game, Before the Storm was pretty good too, Life is Strange 2 was awful and this is worse, Dontnod are on a downward trajectory.

    Thankfully I got it on Game pass and could quickly uninstall it.
  6. infraphys
    Oct 2, 2021
    0
    Gratis con game pass, genial el juego por ese hecho y divertido si has jugado life is strange
  7. TransRights4Evr
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    Doing my part to counter the bigots giving it a 0 just because there is a trans character. The game is good, not as good as Life as Strange but still good. All the reviews saying "there is no story, just being woke" is just a dog whistle for "I'm a straight cis male and any game that doesn't cater exclusively to me is bad."
  8. Th3KinG
    Nov 30, 2020
    7
    Tell Me Why is a solid game with an intriguing story. There were some ups and downs throughout in terms of the strength of the storytelling, but overall I enjoyed it and would recommend others to give it a shot as well.
  9. rafa_barsi
    Dec 11, 2020
    7
    Only for those who really (I mean really) like Life is Strange.
    The game has a nice story, which gets better and better when you reach the second chapter. I wouldn`t recommend for people who never played LiS and for people that does not like this kind of game. It`s a nice experience, but way too slow.
    The mundane actions and the lack of dynamics regarding the objects you interact with    Only for those who really (I mean really) like Life is Strange.
    The game has a nice story, which gets better and better when you reach the second chapter. I wouldn`t recommend for people who never played LiS and for people that does not like this kind of game. It`s a nice experience, but way too slow.
    The mundane actions and the lack of dynamics regarding the objects you interact with makes you wonder why there are so many objects to interact with. I mean, on LiS I always had the feeling that an object could give valuable information, even if it was mundane. Also, the comments from the characters explained a little bit of their personality as well. TMW is so mundane with this interactions that at one point I just decided to go direct to the main triggers of the story, not interacting with anything else.
    It`s a good game and the ending is really great, really compensates the lack of dynamics during the whole process of getting there. I wouldn't pay the full retail price, but it`s a great opportunity to play on Game Pass (like I did).    … Expand
  10. materonin
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    ➕ fantastycznie napisane postacie
    ➕ świetny, małomiasteczkowy klimat
    ➕ organiczny level design

    ➖ motywy nadprzyrodzone wprowadzone na siłę
    ➖ miejscami powtarzalna do bólu
    ➖ dosyć krótka
  11. Elayuwoki
    Jun 1, 2021
    7
    Está bien pero si quería leer demasiado texto hubiese leído un libro el 50% del juego son textos que hay que leer si o si de resto está bien el paisaje los gráficos, no me gustó el chico trans ya que era una niña linda y ahora parecía un tipo engreído
  12. zezeljmare
    Jun 21, 2021
    6
    EN:
    Average game, average dialogues, average characters. I was expecting a lot more from Dontnod, especially after the great games from the Life is Strange series. The world is beautiful, but unfortunately the story has no depth and extremely short.
    SRB: Prosečna igra, prosečni dijalozi, prosečni likovi. Očekivao sam mnogo više od Dontnod-a, pogotovo nakon sjajnih igara iz Life is    EN:
    Average game, average dialogues, average characters. I was expecting a lot more from Dontnod, especially after the great games from the Life is Strange series. The world is beautiful, but unfortunately the story has no depth and extremely short.

    SRB:
    Prosečna igra, prosečni dijalozi, prosečni likovi. Očekivao sam mnogo više od Dontnod-a, pogotovo nakon sjajnih igara iz Life is Strange serijala. Svet je lep, ali nažalost priča nema dubinu i traje izuzetno kratko.    … Expand
  13. Tonnine
    Aug 29, 2021
    4
    LIS and LIS2 are good games, but this, this is a very uninteresting and boring game.
  14. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    After playing life is strange I downloaded this off gamepass to see what it was like. I enjoy story games. Really enjoyed it reminded me of life is strange some of puzzles a bit confusing but loved the storyline and characters.
  15. ehtaco
    Feb 4, 2023
    5
    I didn't enjoy this game at all. Especially when comparing it to other similar games like the entire Life is Strange series. The story did nothing for me and the journey to see it through felt agonizing. It's one of the more boring games of this type I have ever played, and one of the least interesting.

    The key to a game like this is story & characters and I think it misses the mark on    I didn't enjoy this game at all. Especially when comparing it to other similar games like the entire Life is Strange series. The story did nothing for me and the journey to see it through felt agonizing. It's one of the more boring games of this type I have ever played, and one of the least interesting.

    The key to a game like this is story & characters and I think it misses the mark on both those fronts for me. I wanted to quit after the first chapter, but I wanted to give it a fair chance, so I completed it. I thought maybe there'd be a really big payoff and conclusion, but there was not. Even the worst of the Life is Strange, Telltale, and Super Massive games have memorable characters and moments. This, again, does not. At least for me.    … Expand
  16. neomoonsevin
    Apr 9, 2023
    8
    Don't Nod games are awesome thrillers I purchased this aswell I liked it beginning to end great point n click game
  17. dieguitodrg
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    Great story, great characters, great visuals, "The book of goblins" and the final room is very good art and lightning.

    I'm so sorry for the whole bunch of people voting 0 for a character being trans or a "woke story". This game is not about being trans, it almost takes only 5% or less of the dialogues. If you're not ok being a trans character you can play other games and be a goat, a    Great story, great characters, great visuals, "The book of goblins" and the final room is very good art and lightning.

    I'm so sorry for the whole bunch of people voting 0 for a character being trans or a "woke story". This game is not about being trans, it almost takes only 5% or less of the dialogues.

    If you're not ok being a trans character you can play other games and be a goat, a supermutant or a cat.    … Expand
  18. Sadra_The_Gamer
    Mar 7, 2023
    7
    Tell me Why is a title that I definitely recommend to fans of interactive games, especially Life is Strange, and don't doubt that its emotional, attractive and very unique story will always remain in your mind. Also, the game has a very good gameplay, which is really admirable for a game of this genre. The characterization of the characters is also great and you can relate to them well.Tell me Why is a title that I definitely recommend to fans of interactive games, especially Life is Strange, and don't doubt that its emotional, attractive and very unique story will always remain in your mind. Also, the game has a very good gameplay, which is really admirable for a game of this genre. The characterization of the characters is also great and you can relate to them well. But unfortunately, I saw negative points in my experience that made me give such a grade. First, let me address the extreme weakness in face animations, which is literally insulting for a game released in 2020. The next point is extremely strange for such a game! Usually in interactive games, the opinions and morals of the characters should be done by the players, but unfortunately, sometimes important dialogues are chosen by the game! Of course, be careful that only "sometimes". Otherwise, very important choices are still in the hands of the players. Something that is strange for a title in 2020 is that the characters are sometimes soulless and hollow and robot-like, but on the other hand, they are sometimes extremely good. Character designers seem to be divided into two groups of rookies and those who who know what to do! And we have reached the last weakness, let me start by saying that Tell me Why consists of 3 chapters that chapters 1 and 3 are extremely good. But this is not the case in Chapter 2, and it seems that the main writers spent time in the bathroom during the making of Chapter 2! This chapter was so boring, stereotyped and weak that I almost deleted the game right there! But thank God I didn't do that and I was able to see the very good, beautiful and emotional ending of this game.… Expand
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#43 Best Xbox One Game of 2020
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#12 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. GamingBolt
    Oct 31, 2020
    80
    When all is said and done, though Tell Me Why doesn’t necessarily disturb the established Dontnod template too much, it executes it well enough that that doesn't ever seem like an issue. Excellent characters, strong writing, and a deeply personal plot help the player connect with the story. In the end, that most criticisms of the game can be boiled down to “I wish I had had more time to spend in its world and with its characters” should, ultimately, be all that really needs to be said about Tell Me Why.
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  2. Atomix
    Sep 17, 2020
    75
    Tell Me Why tells a compelling story with some of the most memorable characters in videogames of recent years, but the narrative sometimes feels rushed and some of its best moments feel a little bit too short.
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  3. TheXboxHub
    Sep 15, 2020
    90
    Tell Me Why on Xbox One is DONTNOD's strongest game to date. It is quiet, introspect, mature and superbly written and performed, with visuals that are easy on the eyes - the novel release approach also helps things. There are still some factors holding it back from perfection, but I sincerely hope this is the start of a great partnership between Xbox and DONTNOD, as I feel this game is a perfect example of the type of content Game Pass is perfect for delivering.
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