
The Tale of Bistun follows an amnesiac stone-carver on his journey up the slopes of the Mount Bistun. He’ll have to battle legions of monstrous foes using fast-paced, melee combat and powerful magical abilities as he explores the real world and the mysterious place, known as the Revelations Realm.
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The Tale of Bistun follows an amnesiac stone-carver on his journey up the slopes of the intimidating Mount Bistun. He’ll have to battle legions of monstrous foes using fast-paced, melee combat and powerful magical abilities as he explores the real world and the mysterious place of forgotten memories, known as the Revelations Realm, in search of answers. All the while, a mysterious voice encourages him to keep going, recounting his every step and keeping close tabs on his quest through these beautiful but blight-infested lands.
Re-telling the Persian legend:
Based on an epic romantic poem from the 12th century, “Khosrow and Shirin”, The Tale of Bistun is a tale of love, loss, and adventure though a land where magic and bravery collide
A stunning land of myth and magic:
Ascend the deadly slopes of Mount Bistun and battle through a gorgeous world that brings the ancient lands of Mesopotamia to life
Hack, slash, and blast:
Battle hordes of dangerous foes using fast-paced tactical melee combat and ferocious magical abilities
Carve out your own tale:
King Darius, eat your heart out! Create your own Behistun Inscription and etch out beautiful engravings to tell the world your story.
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| Store | Price | Audience | Score | Chart | Est. revenue |
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SteamYou are here | $17.99 | 189reviews | 89% | — | $51.6K |
| $8.09−55% | 67ratings | 81% | — | not modelled | |
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Reviews
Themes across 42 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.
Reviews
Pad Nam I Yazdan! As an M.A student who studies late antiquity Iran, I really like the story! I would love to have a Farsi dub, but nevertheless, I want to see more games like this based on Iranian folklore!!!! There are so many amazing stories from the Avesta to pick from :)
The Tale of Bistun is an action adventure based on the Persian mythology. Playing as a man with amnesia and great axe wielding skills, you have to find who you are, what happened to you, to save your love and perhaps the whole world. Now, to be honest, i was completely ignorant about this legend, but after playing the game i have fixed this mistake (and you will find a wiki link down below). As a game "The Tale of Bistun" is...almost good. The visuals are great, the voice overs are better than i usually expect from indie games, the story is interesting, even if it's not handled in the best possible way, the simple combat system works well enough. That being said, the music is bad, and for some reason i have the feeling that at some point the devs ran out of money - and because of that there are parts of the game that look like a filler (and bear in mind that The Tale of Bistun is short game - you can finish is in about 3 hours). So..yeah. Almost good. Good enough for me to play it until the end (and maybe even play it again in order to collect all achievements), but for sure not a game ill be telling my grand kids about. If you want to kills some baddies, solve some really easy puzzles and save your loved one in the beautiful Arab world, give this game a chance. Game video: https://youtu.be/1wTfd4SI5Tc
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Languages: English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Persian*languages with full audio support
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Matched by title — a reused name can pair the wrong games. * is a critic aggregate. Prices and positions are each store's United States storefront; Epic charts worldwide. Audience and Score too, except Steam's, which is worldwide.
Hours played at review time, across 42 reviews with recorded playtime.
positive critical· bar length = how often the theme comes up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjkpEvoeJtI [4/10] Tale of Bistun nie jest grą która przypadła mi do gustu, głównie dlatego że ciężko ją nawet nazwać grą. Zasiadłem do niej neutralnie i tak samo neutralnie ją ukończyłem, nie wzbudziła we mnie żadnych emocji i robiła nawet wrażenie kolejnego filmu Marvela po endgame, który się ogląda automatycznie, bez żadnej refleksji czy nawet cieszenia się efektami audiowizualnymi. Tale of Bistun to gra nijaka, która lepiej by się sprawdziła w formie filmu lub serialu niż produkcji interaktywnej. Za mało gra oferowała nam samej gry, a za dużo chciała nam powiedzieć i warto pamiętać, że medium gier nie nadaje się do takich realizacji. Są niby wyjątki od tej reguły jak Detroit: Become Human, ale jednak grając w grę chciałbym mieć więcej interaktywnej zabawy lub przynajmniej doznań audiowizualnych. Tale of Bistun oferuje jedynie wolną i nawet ciekawą narrację i jest to za mało, bym mógł polecić tą produkcję. PROS - Intrygująca, baśniowa historia, poprowadzona w inteligentny sposób - Bardzo dobry narrator - Świetnie wykreowany wymiar myśli - Powolna, książkowa narracja CONS - Śmiesznie krótka - Mało walk, które są także proste i wyglądają jakby zostały tu dodane na siłę - Sztuczne przedłużanie rozgrywki w i tak krótkiej grze - Wysoka cena jak na taką zawartość
Jogo curto, já finalizei, ele tem dois finais, mas não pretendo buscar o outro final porque gostei de como acabou a história. Ele é baseado em uma história bem antiga da Pérsia, atual Irã... Eu leio bastante coisas de lá, em geral, todos os contos que estão reunidos no Shahnameh (em PT-BR, o Épico dos Reis, escrito por um poeta chamado Ferdowsi) falam sobre vencer o mal e se libertar da tirania e esse pequeno pedaço demonstrado pelo jogo não é diferente. O gráfico é lindão. Recomendo, e se tiver desocupado, dê uma lida no livro que mencionei.
🗿⚔️ “In The Tale of Bistun, you rise as an amnesiac stone-carver climbing Mount Bistun’s slopes. Battle fierce monsters with fast melee combat, harness magical powers, and uncover the mysteries of both the real world and the Revelations Realm. A blend of myth, action, and epic storytelling.” 🌌🔥 ⭐ 5/5 — I recommend this game! It’s a beautiful mix of combat, magic, and myth that keeps you hooked. 💯 👉 Check it out here: https://youtu.be/vrsnviAwb1E
[h2] The Tale Of Bistun- Easy on the Buttons, Heavy On The Heart [/h2] [b] TL;DR: [/b] A short, emotional action-adventure with beautiful narration, light combat, and a story that sticks with you. Not hard, not long, but definitely worth your time. This game might not be for everyone. It's slow-paced, linear, and definitely on the easier side when it comes to hack and slash or dungeon-crawler types. But for me? That was perfect. I'm not great at games, so the gentle pacing and forgiving combat felt just right. I actually got to enjoy the story without stressing over combos or dying every five minutes. A win. The Tale Of Bistun doesn't give you tons of freedom, but there are small spaces to explore and bits of lore to find if you take your time. The world is rich, even if your path through is fairly straightforward. It's more about the journey than the challenge. The highlight for me was the story. It's emotional, poetic, and surprisingly moving for such a short experience. The voice acting is absolutely fantastic and carries that narrative beautifully. The game has multiple endings too, and I tried them both. They each gave a different flavour to how things wrapped up, and I appreciated that layer. It's not a long game, but's its a satisfying one. Perfect for an afternoon or evening when you want something meaningful that won't require a walkthrough, a build guide or rage-quitting. If you want to see how my own journey through the game played out, you can check out my playthrough [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV38jw6NTjo&list=PLYDekt_lk5pAQ833WuVtO3x_0MuE6umfo] here [/url]. If you are looking for intense combat or complex mechanics, this probably won't scratch that itch, But if you want a story-first experience with light action and strong atmosphere, The Tale Of Bistun is absolutely worth a look.
The Tale of Bistun es un juego de acción RPG desarrollado por Black Cube Games y publicado por IMGN.PRO, que llegó inicialmente a PC y Xbox en 2022 y ahora se expande a PlayStation y Nintendo Switch. Inspirado en el poema persa del siglo XII Khosrow y Shirin, escrito por el poeta Nizami Ganjavi, el juego combina una narrativa profunda y emotiva con mecánicas de acción clásicas, ofreciendo una experiencia que mezcla lo poético con lo lúdico. The Tale of Bistun: Primeros pasos La historia es el corazón de The Tale of Bistun. El jugador asume el papel de un tallador de piedra que despierta en el Monte Bistun, un lugar icónico en la cultura persa, sin recordar nada de su pasado. A medida que avanza, descubre que un mal insidioso ha corrompido la región, provocando la aparición de enemigos peligrosos y criaturas sobrenaturales. La trama se desarrolla a través de un viaje entre dos planos: el mundo real y un reino etéreo de recuerdos olvidados, donde el protagonista debe enfrentarse no solo a enemigos físicos, sino también a sus propios demonios internos. El juego destaca por su enfoque narrativo, que rinde homenaje al poema original mientras lo adapta a un formato interactivo. La historia de amor trágico y las reflexiones sobre la identidad y la memoria están presentes en cada diálogo y escena, creando una atmósfera melancólica y envolvente. Los personajes secundarios, inspirados en figuras mitológicas y literarias persas, añaden profundidad al mundo y refuerzan la conexión con la fuente de inspiración. En cuanto a la jugabilidad, The Tale of Bistun se enmarca dentro del género de acción RPG, con un sistema de combate que combina ataques cuerpo a cuerpo, habilidades especiales y un uso estratégico de los recursos. El jugador debe enfrentarse a una variedad de enemigos, desde criaturas corrompidas hasta jefes con patrones de ataque desafiantes. Aunque el combate no es tan complejo como el de otros títulos del género, su fluidez y la integración de elementos narrativos lo hacen satisfactorio. Uno de los aspectos más interesantes es la mecánica de viajar entre el mundo real y el reino de los recuerdos. Este sistema no solo sirve para avanzar en la trama, sino que también introduce variaciones en el gameplay, como puzzles y desafíos que requieren exploración y reflexión. Los escenarios, inspirados en la arquitectura y la naturaleza de la antigua Persia, son visualmente impresionantes, con un diseño artístico que combina realismo y fantasía. El apartado visual y sonoro también merece mención. Los gráficos, aunque no son hiperrealistas, tienen un estilo artístico que evoca la atmósfera mítica y poética del juego. La banda sonora, con influencias de la música tradicional persa, complementa perfectamente la experiencia, sumergiendo al jugador en un mundo que se siente auténtico y mágico al mismo tiempo. Sin embargo, The Tale of Bistun no está exento de defectos. Algunos jugadores pueden encontrar que el ritmo del juego es lento en ciertos momentos, especialmente en las secciones más narrativas. Además, aunque el combate es divertido, puede volverse repetitivo después de un tiempo, especialmente para aquellos que buscan un desafío más profundo en términos de mecánicas. En resumen, The Tale of Bistun es un juego que destaca por su narrativa profunda y su conexión con la literatura clásica persa. Ofrece una experiencia única que combina acción, exploración y una historia emotiva, aunque con algunos altibajos en su ejecución. Es una excelente opción para los amantes de los RPG que buscan algo diferente, con una fuerte carga cultural y emocional.
Its a good game with really good story and if you think that the dialogues are kinda creepy you will understand it at the end of the game. The game have only a problem and its hit Box of enemies .
A walking sim with some combat mixed in. Interesting Iranian fable. Decent game, but way overpriced for its scale. Should be $6.99.
good game It has a beautiful story and artwork
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