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Telling Lies ReviewTelling Lies (2019) is from the same developer as Her Story. It's named as an investigative thriller game with non-linear storytelling by the developer.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Telling Lies 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 9 months ago.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Telling Lies 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 9 months ago.
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Play Overview
Telling Lies is from the same developer as Her Story. It's named as an investigative thriller game with non-linear storytelling by the developer.
You investigate a murder through a desktop computer interface that lets you access live filmed interviews. This lets you access numerous video clips covering a two-year period for four key characters. But the clips have had a technical issue which has fragmented and muddled them. You must piece together what happened by watching, taking notes and searching for other clips. All the time the clock is ticking as you have a limited time in which to solve the mystery.
The novelty is both in the web of lies and deceit you have to uncover but also because this is acted like a Netflix series or TV drama rather than a traditional video game.
You investigate a murder through a desktop computer interface that lets you access live filmed interviews. This lets you access numerous video clips covering a two-year period for four key characters. But the clips have had a technical issue which has fragmented and muddled them. You must piece together what happened by watching, taking notes and searching for other clips. All the time the clock is ticking as you have a limited time in which to solve the mystery.
The novelty is both in the web of lies and deceit you have to uncover but also because this is acted like a Netflix series or TV drama rather than a traditional video game.
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Play StyleDuration
Play Time: This game will take between 4 hours and 6 hours to complete.
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Offensive language and expletives are used often throughout the game and include the words: “*!@?*”, “*!@?*”, “*!@?*”, “*!@?*”, “*!@?*”, “*!@?*”, “*!@?*”, “*!@?*”, “Dick”, and “*!@?*”.
Costs
Telling Lies usually costs £14.99 to £16.99.
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Telling Lies
 | Xbox One | £16.74 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
 | PS4 | £15.99 | – | – |
 SALE | PC | £16.99 | £4.24 until 25/09/2023 | – |
 | Switch | £14.99 | – | – |
| SALE | Mac | £16.99 | £4.24 until 25/09/2023 | – |
| Xbox Series X|S | - | ||
Game Details
Release Date: 31/07/2019, updated in 2020
Price: 75% off
Out Now: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
Content Rating: PEGI 16
Players: 1
Genres: Narrative, Puzzle (Brain Game, Communication and Point-and-Click)
Accessibility: 0 features Documented (Tweet Developer)
Components: Filmed
Developer: Mr Sam Barlow (@MrSamBarlow)
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