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Point-and-click, Simulator, Indie, Thriller
OpenCritic79IGDB85
Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story.
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Plot-driven, contemplative, cryptic and dark.
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GuardianAug 20195/5 starsWhile untangling a web of lies players are tantalisingly close to the characters in this believable world created by Sam Barlow
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PlayStation UniverseJoe ApseyApr 202010/10Telling Lies is a flawless piece of work. This is Sam Barlow perfecting what he was able to achieve with Her Story and bolstering it with a bigger story and being supported by four powerhouse performances. Telling Lies offered me five incredible hours and everyone should experience this masterpiece with their own eyes.
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IGNAug 20199/10Sharp writing, believable acting and a twisting plot make Telling Lies an essential detective game.
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Hardcore GamerMarcus EstradaAug 20193/5Her Story is a tough act to follow, and unfortunately, Telling Lies does not hit the same emotional highs that Barlow's previous game did. Opting to use the same barebones video player both does not make sense for this storyline and introduces an annoyance that players are forced to deal with. The story is still intriguing, but not to a binge-worthy degree. Telling Lies is worth playing for Her Story fans, but can't quite hit those same high notes despite its best efforts.
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Slant MagazineAaron RiccioSep 20193/5 starsWithout a sense of feedback or progress, the rambling, leisurely narrative of Telling Lies comes across as unfocused.
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IGDB rating 7.5/10 from 63 ratings.
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