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About Uncanny Tales: 1992
Uncanny Tales: 1992 is a point-and-click adventure game set in a Soviet-era town during autumn 1992. Developed by Vyastudio, it follows 14-year-old Anton as he navigates his grandmother’s apartment and investigates a string of child abductions. The game blends atmospheric exploration with mystery-solving, using first-person perspective to uncover secrets. Released on PC in September 2025, it’s a single-player story-driven experience. The game’s strength lies in its eerie setting and nonlinear investigation, though the plot occasionally falters.
Gameplay
Players move Anton through environments by clicking to interact with objects, NPCs, and documents. The core loop involves searching for clues, solving logic puzzles, and piecing together fragmented narratives. Environmental storytelling is key, players examine handwritten notes, eavesdrop on radio broadcasts, and manipulate objects to trigger hidden events. The game emphasizes pacing; slow exploration is rewarded with subtle environmental cues. Combat is absent, but stealth mechanics appear in tense sequences. Controls are responsive, though the UI can feel cluttered during inventory-heavy sections. Sessions often last 1, 2 hours, with progression reliant on observation over action.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 7.8/10, with 56% finishing the main story. Average playtime is 12h 45m, and 83% of players report it as “creepy” or “thoughtful.” Community moods split between “engrossed” (42%) and “frustrated” (18%). Critics praise the atmosphere, calling it “one of the most unsettling Soviet-era mysteries in gaming,” but note the script’s inconsistencies. Achievements include 12 optional objectives (avg. 32% completion), like finding all hidden letters. The game costs $24.99, with a 10% discount for early adopters.
PlayPile's Take
Uncanny Tales: 1992 is a niche pick for fans of slow-burn, eerie narratives. Its strengths, strong setting and environmental storytelling, are undercut by a disjointed plot. The $24.99 price tag feels high for its 13-hour runtime. Players seeking tight puzzles or fast-paced action will be disappointed. However, those who appreciate atmospheric immersion and Soviet-era intrigue may find it rewarding. With 12 achievements and a robust save system, it’s worth a try for $22.50 or below.
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