The Tale of Bistun

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28

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  1. Mohammad_mjr
    Jul 19, 2022
    10
    I'm as an Iranian person, proud of black cube games guys to made an amazing game based on history of Iran which is adapted from one of the most inspirational tale from NEZAMI because the narration of game looks awesome.
    Other aspects of tale of bistun such as game play and visual arts are really perfect and brought me some great sense of satisfaction.
    Definitely I'll be waiting for second    I'm as an Iranian person, proud of black cube games guys to made an amazing game based on history of Iran which is adapted from one of the most inspirational tale from NEZAMI because the narration of game looks awesome.
    Other aspects of tale of bistun such as game play and visual arts are really perfect and brought me some great sense of satisfaction.
    Definitely I'll be waiting for second episode of the game :))    … Expand
  2. Omidawm
    Jul 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing plot A good game play
    An amzing job from iranian game makers
    Loved it
  3. FarbO_D
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Tale of Bistun is an Iranian game with an excellent and first-rate narration of ancient Iran, Khosrow and Shirin stories from the great poet: Nizami Ganjavi. I suggest you try the game, you won't regret it.… Expand
  4. SMJSOFT
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    The game can be summed up in one word in a very beautiful and romantic story of Iranian culture narrated by a skilled narrator - the design of the levels is beautiful and creative - the gameplay and battles are easy and smooth
  5. Ahmadyaseri350
    Jul 16, 2022
    9
    بازی از لحاظ بصری زیباس، و داستانه زیبا و عاشقانه ایی رو روایت میکنه، بسیار خیلی زیاد به فرهنگ و تمدن ایران پایبنده
  6. hasan78
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Nicccccccccce
    I played this game and I love it.
    Very beautiful story based on Khosro and Shirin from Nezami.
  7. Goodzila73
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    This is an amazing narrative game. I really enjoyed playing this game. It has a beautiful and atmospheric environment along with a romantic story based on a Persian myth from the 12th-century tragic poem “Khosrow and Shirin” that is definitely worth playing once.
  8. EFINEZ
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Spectacular game with great expression of the famous Khosro and Shirin story.
    It's hard to make video games in Iran but Black Cube Games has done a great job.
  9. Dubeau
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    Nice game. The story is interesting even if the narrator tries to makes voices at the beginning. Kind of a romance with twists. General design is fun. I really like the revelation world. The 2d anime is a bit rough in terms of animation. Combat is simple, you get one attack and one special attack for 2-3 weapons. I didn't like the last weapon. It makes the final combat very sluggish. MusicNice game. The story is interesting even if the narrator tries to makes voices at the beginning. Kind of a romance with twists. General design is fun. I really like the revelation world. The 2d anime is a bit rough in terms of animation. Combat is simple, you get one attack and one special attack for 2-3 weapons. I didn't like the last weapon. It makes the final combat very sluggish. Music is really good, and good sounds too. It's a short game, maybe 4 hours. I give it 75%. Good game that is a simple to pick up, easy to learn.… Expand

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. GameGrin
    Sep 1, 2022
    75
    Alongside simplistic combat, The Tale of Bistun tells a compelling story that offers a glimpse into Persian mythology and doesn’t overstay its welcome. It keeps your attention with smooth traversal through charming landscapes backed by a solid narration.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Aug 12, 2022
    75
    The Tale of Bistun is surprising in several different ways. The story is intriguing not only because it's from a place we don't see much of but also because literature is rarely been done in games at all. The game's length is short but welcome, as a lengthier game would stretch out the repetitive combat a touch too much. For adventure gamers who want something narratively different and don't mind it being something that can be knocked out in an afternoon, The Tale of Bistun is worth a look.
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  3. BaziCenter
    Jul 24, 2022
    75
    The Tale of Bistun is an ambitious project developed by a small and rather inexperienced team, and even though the end result could have been better, it still manages to entertain by its fun but short gameplay.
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