Foretales
A deck-building game about averting catastrophes with a thief shoebill.
Foretales is a deck-building video game developed by Alkemi and published by Dear Villagers for Windows and Switch. It is a digital tabletop game in which players attempt to avert a series of catastrophes.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Alkemi
- Publisher
- Dear Villagers
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch; Windows
- Released
- September 15, 2022 (WW)
- Genre
- Deck-building
- Modes
- Single-player
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Reception
Metacritic reported mixed reviews for Windows and positive reviews for Switch. OpenCritic found strong approval, with 52% of critics recommending the game. Rock Paper Shotgun described it as a brilliant meld of strategic card battling, smart puzzles, and warm storytelling. RPGFan called the gameplay captivating and addictive but noted a lack of variety that can make card battles repetitive. Nintendo World Report praised the writing and role-playing opportunities while citing user interface issues in the Switch port.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Foretales released?
Foretales was released on September 15, 2022 in worldwide.
Is Foretales single-player or multiplayer?
Foretales offers single-player play.
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