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Tell Me Why

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Xbox Game Studios
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Windows
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About This Game

Tell Me Why is the latest narrative adventure game from DONTNOD Entertainment, the studio behind the beloved franchise, Life is Strange. In this intimate mystery, reunited twins Tyler and Alyson Ronan use their supernatural bond to unravel the memories of their loving but troubled childhood. Set in beautiful small-town Alaska, Tell Me Why features true-to-life characters, mature themes and gripping choices.

As you conjure up memories of the past, your choices will affect the twins’ relationship, determine the strength of their bond, and shape the course of their lives.

Revisit your past, discover the truth, and shape your future

• Uncover the truth – Use the twins’ supernatural bond to relive and explore their conflicting childhood memories.

• Shape your Story – Influence the relationship between Tyler and Alyson with choices that will determine their future.

• Unlock even more secrets – Match wits with puzzles that deepen the story and open a window into the twins’ fantasy world, “The Book of Goblins.”

Experience true-to-life setting and characters

• Unique characters – Build relationships and solve mysteries through the eyes of compelling and realistic characters.

• Alaskan splendor – Explore locations set in beautiful, highly detailed small-town Alaska in stunning 4K and HDR.

Storytelling with purpose – DONTNOD Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios conducted on-the-ground research and partnered closely with cultural, mental health and gender advocates to craft a thoughtful, true-to-life experience.

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User Reviews

Very Positive
17 user reviews
88%
Positive
6 hrs at review
Recommended

easy to follow

11 hrs at review
Recommended

so beautiful and so perfect

8 hrs at review
Recommended

AWESOME

12 hrs at review
Recommended

This game is DONTNOD at its finest: weird X-Men shit, deeply immersive universe, incredible storytelling, and characters that just have my heart. It's a testament to the complexity of human behavior. I will recommend it to anyone who will listen.

9 hrs at review
Not Recommended

Not My Cup of Tea I’ve been a huge fan of the Life is Strange series, so when Tell Me Why popped up in my recommendations, paired with all the glowing reviews, I thought, “Hell yes.” The first chapter was available for free, and I have to say, it grabbed my attention. I liked the main characters, and I appreciated how the game thoughtfully explored the topic of being transgender, something still rare in the world of video games. As soon as I finished the first chapter, I bought the rest of the game because I was genuinely curious to see how the story would unfold. However… that’s when the “fun” began. The pacing is soooooo slooooow, and don’t even get me started on the goblin puzzles, they drove me absolutely mad. I ended up spending a total of 9 hours on the game, and to be honest, the last 4 were just me praying for it to finally be over. I even gave up and looked up the solution to the last puzzle online because I couldn’t take it anymore. The story had potent...

4 hrs at review
Recommended

yes

22 hrs at review
Recommended

Creative storytelling. I loved all the artwork.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit version 1903 or higher
  • Processor: Intel core i3 4130 (3.4 Ghz 2C / 4T) AMD FX 4300 (3.8 Ghz 4C / 4T)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750Ti or Nvidia GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon R7 260X or AMD Radeon RX 560
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit version 1903 or higher
  • Processor: Intel i5 4570 (3.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X (3.5 GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or AMD Radeon RX 480
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

FAQ

How much does Tell Me Why cost?

Tell Me Why is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.

What are the system requirements for Tell Me Why?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 64-bit version 1903 or higher Processor: Intel core i3 4130 (3.4 Ghz 2C / 4T) AMD FX 4300 (3.8 Ghz 4C / 4T) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750Ti or Nvidia GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon R7 260X or AMD Radeon RX 560 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7 64-bit version 1903 or higher Processor: Intel i5 4570 (3.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X (3.5 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or AMD Radeon RX 480 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 25 GB available space

What platforms is Tell Me Why available on?

Tell Me Why is available on Windows PC.

Is Tell Me Why worth buying?

Tell Me Why has 88% positive reviews from 17 players.

When was Tell Me Why released?

Tell Me Why was released on Aug 27, 2020.

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