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This is a True Story is a narrative adventure based on actual events and interviews. You play a woman in Africa on her daily journey to go and collect water for her family and witness the events that play out on the way. The simple gameplay and hand-painted scenery, paired with the often comical events, give it the feeling of a children's storybook come to life.
Unfortunately, This is a True Story is not available on Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One or Xbox X|S. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 22/03/2022
Out Now: Android and iOS
Skill Rating: 6+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Narrative, Traversal (Adventure and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 23 features
Components: 2D Side-On, Hand-Made and Weather
Developer: Hello Frosty Pop (@HelloFrostyPop)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of This is a True Story but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our This is a True Story Accessibility Report.
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