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Telling Lies

Telling Lies has an average rating of 75% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3/5). The game was released on August 23, 2019 for PC, iOS and macOS. Players on RAWG rate the game 76%.

Updated

What critics praise
„Phenomenal acting and a deep central mystery make this voyeuristic adventure game something special.“
9/10 Game Informer
What critics criticize
„Her Story is a tough act to follow, and unfortunately, Telling Lies does not hit the same emotional highs that Barlow’s previous game did.“
3/5 HardcoreGamer

Game info

Release date
Aug 23, 2019
Platforms
PCiOSmacOS
Genres
IndieAdventureSimulation
Developer
Furious Bee Limited, Sam Barlow, Half Mermaid
Publisher
Annapurna Interactive
Average playtime
3 h
Reviews count
2

Where to buy

Steam App Store GOG

FAQ

What is the rating of Telling Lies?

Telling Lies has an average rating of 75% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3/5).

When was Telling Lies released?

Telling Lies was released on August 23, 2019.

What platforms is Telling Lies available on?

Telling Lies is available for PC, iOS and macOS.

How long does it take to beat Telling Lies?

Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing Telling Lies.

Is Telling Lies worth playing?

Mostly yes. Telling Lies has an average rating of 75% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. However, critics' opinions differ a lot, so it is worth reading the individual reviews.

What games are similar to Telling Lies?

Games similar to Telling Lies are for example Her Story.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Divided critics

Spread of ratings
30 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 15,0
Best rating
9/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
3/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #209 of 597 games released in 2019 better than 65 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 75%
  • Foreign critics1 reviews 86%
  • Players (RAWG)23 votes 76%

Local critics rate the game lower by 11 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 20 %
  • Recommended 48 %
  • Meh 28 %
  • Skip 4 %

23 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3/5
HardcoreGamer Aug 28, 2019
Her Story is a tough act to follow, and unfortunately, Telling Lies does not hit the same emotional highs that Barlow’s previous game did. Opting to use the same barebones video player both does not make sense for this storyline and introduces an annoyance that players are forced to deal with. The story is still intriguing, but not to a binge-worthy degree. Telling Lies is worth playing for Her Story...
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