Tell Me Why

"Tell Me Why is a good game but some flaws in the plot make the story a little too confusing and uninvolving in the end."

"Quotation forthcoming."

"It&s;s a shame that the gameplay is so shoddy at times, because I truly believe that Tell Me Why is one of the most important games of our time, in terms of social impact. Hopefully later episodes won&s;t feel as …"

"Ultimately, Tell Me Why taught me how to not be defined by my past, and gave me the tools to thrive in the future. In a time where I needed hope perhaps more than ever, Dontnod delivered it. For that, …"

"Sometimes the course of events may be a little predictable, and sometimes a little too shallow. In a mystery-edged, dialogue-driven game, it is a difficult balancing act to decide how far to follow the various stories. The road to dissolution …"

"Take a trip down memory lane, but be prepared for a bit of a bumpy ride."

"Dontnod Entertainment&s;s latest character-driven adventure delivers a gripping whodunit served with a side of unabashed social progressiveness"

"Dontnod has clearly doubled down on its forte and looks set to continue delivering well-written tales all within that same familiar framework."

"Tell Me Why deals with some sensitive subjects with respect and sensitivity, making the story both gripping and powerful in ways they&s;ve never done before."

"It doesn’t rely on stereotypes or tropes to find easy answers, and it could be a source of comfort to those who can empathize with these problems. That’s why I liked the tale. It treats all of its characters with …"

"As its title suggests, Tell Me Why depicts the journey of two siblings trying to find the truth about their twisted past. Adressing in a mature way the transgender question, the game also delivers an interesting perspective on the flaws …"

"Tell Me Why is an engrossing narrative adventure that pushes inclusivity to the forefront, setting a new benchmark for queer representation in the blockbuster space. As a transgender person, this is the level of research and respect that I anticipate …"

"Tell Me Why is a good story in a charming world but the choices and plot fail to enthrall."

"Tell Me Why respectfully deals with sensitive topics and tells a meaningful story about grief and trauma. The performance and dialogue can be janky at times, but that shouldn&s;t deter you from this experience."

"In conclusion I can be very clear about Tell me Why. This new title by Dontnod will undoubtedly delight all those who have enjoyed previous works of both the studio and the genre. It is a much more adult game …"

"Tell Me Why puts Dontnod&s;s usual bag of tricks to good use in an empathetic but somewhat toothless narrative."

"Tell Me Why shines brightest when it&s;s focusing on the powerful bond between twins Tyler and Alyson, but the overall story and memory mechanics don&s;t ever reach the same high bar"

"There&s;s no singular moment or element that stands out to make it an amazing experience, but looking back I&s;m quite happy that the game exists and that I got to play it. The story of Tyler and Alyson is worth …"

"Tell Me Why arrives to bring us a mature and sensitive story very well executed."

"While still supernatural, Tell Me Why provides more of a mature tale overall than Life is Strange. It&s;s surprisingly dark, but uplifting at times as well. This game takes chances with the cast of characters in ways that are mostly …"

"Tell Me Why is a moody and mature-minded mystery focused on family secrets, while touching sensitively on themes like mental health, gender, and indigenous cultural practices. It&s;s slow going but compelling. Less successful is a supernatural gameplay component that&s;s never …"

"Dontnod knows just what it wants to say and it says it beautifully."

"You could say that Tell Me Why is about the journey and not the destination, and that journey is indeed a compelling one. And it’s complex; with violence, dysfunction and mental illness featuring prominently, it’s a dark tale in many …"

"Tell Me Why and Dontnod deserve praise for the game’s carefully considered representation of trans protagonist Tyler, but unfortunately, the game struggles on all other fronts."

"All in all, Tell Me Why is another strong effort from Dontnod. The care it takes with its characters is to be applauded, and although it doesn&s;t always hit the perfect spot with its themes the fact that it is …"

"Tell Me Why is just another great adventure on Dontnod&s;s part and his experience in these types of games is clearly reflected here. The Ronan twins are incredible protagonists who will no doubt stick in my memory for quite a …"

"Tell Me Why uses everything it can to get you invested. The puzzles are creative and often use the game&s;s systems in a way you might not expect, while the characters are incredibly interesting and the story is powerful."

"Tell Me Why doesn&s;t stray far from Dontnod&s;s style of episodic storytelling, but features rich characters and compelling representation."

"Despite the craft and heart, Tell Me Why feels like a game at odds with itself."

"Overall, Tell Me Why has an engaging narrative that will keep you glued until the end."

"When all is said and done, though Tell Me Why doesn&s;t necessarily disturb the established Dontnod template too much, it executes it well enough that that doesn&s;t ever seem like an issue. Excellent characters, strong writing, and a deeply personal …"

"Tell Me Why is an intriguing narrative game, an intimate story capable of discussing complex themes using the power of a story that lives between reality and fiction, and that never sounds pretentious. If you like this kind of story-based …"

"Tell Me Why offers a much-needed reshaping of the choose your own adventure games, moving away from cliffhangers and dramatic, distinct choices towards a more gentle and meaningful experience. The game features bouts of magic realism, but is most magic …"

"Reining in on the supernatural, Tell Me Why is a more nuanced, intimate and mature story that explores family trauma that challenges our memories and relationships, while making another bold step in representation for video games."

"Tell Me Why is more of a PR product that suffers from typical problems of Dontnod Entertainment&s; games, where&s;s the key story bits is exaggerated and backed up by nothing interesting, while the game tries to resonate with players by …"