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Editors’ Review

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Once Upon a Rogue's Tale is a charming roguelike deck-builder that introduces elements from classic fairytales. Players are introduced to a whimsical yet challenging world where choices impact the storyline. You must utilize strategy and engage in battles using a combination of dice and cards, all while creating a personal storybook where you can decide to be friends or foes with other classic fairytale characters.

The game is presented in a cutesy storybook art style, giving it a charming visual appeal that enhances the narrative. Download Once Upon a Rogue's Tale for Windows and travel to a magical land far, far away where you can make friends or enemies of classic fairytale characters.

A twist on beloved fairytale characters

In Once Upon a Rogue's Tale, you choose one of three characters: Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and The Frog Prince. Each of these characters has their own story and reason for being good or evil, but ultimately, your choices will decide their fate. Events in the game have unforeseen consequences, adding depth to the narrative and altering some of the character's usual paths. All this unfolds in a charming storybook art style that makes the game's darker twists feel even more impactful. A potential drawback to this title is the lack of voice acting for the characters, which would have helped the fan favorites come to life. The game offers high replayability, allowing players to experiment with different tactics and refine their strategies as they progress.

Once Upon a Rogue's Tale minimum system requirements

You will need a 64-bit Windows 10 PC or later versions to run Once Upon a Rogue's Tale. Your PC must also meet the following minimum system requirements:

Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen

Memory: 4 GB RAM

Graphics: 1Gb Memory

Storage: 3 GB available space

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  • Pros

    • Charming storybook art style
    • Character choices
    • Familiar yet evolved deck-builder formula
    • Three playable characters
  • Cons

    • The game lacks voice-acting

Bottom Line

Download Once Upon a Rogue's Tale for Windows for a slow-paced, strategic experience that rewards careful planning and adaptability. The game combines roguelike characteristics with deckbuilding, creating something fresh for gamers who enjoy methodical and tactical gameplay.

What’s new in version varies-with-devices

  • Use cards and dice to crush opponents
  • Recruit allies and collect powerful items
  • Revisit your favorite fairytales in charming storybook art style
  • Enjoy runs with high replayability


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