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Is The Tale of a Common Man worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- RPG players who want a revenge story centered on a farmer rather than a knight or noble
- Players who enjoy developing a multi-character party and allocating level-up stats
- Explorers who want optional quests and secret rooms alongside the main story
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a compact story experience may find the stated 30+ hours of gameplay too long.
- Players who prefer a fixed challenge may not enjoy choosing among four difficulty levels and adjustable encounter frequency.
- Players looking for a puzzle-focused or survival-crafting game may prefer a different style of play.
Our take on The Tale of a Common Man
The protagonist is a farmer pursuing revenge, with his personal story linked to the fate of a nation.
What is The Tale of a Common Man?
Play as Jerrat, a farmer whose wife and son have been murdered, as he pursues revenge and faces the question of whether he can remain the person his wife loved.
His personal story becomes entangled with the fate of a nation. This 16-bit-style RPG lets players set a difficulty level, choose whether enemies are visible, and adjust encounter frequency when enemies are hidden. Level-ups provide stat points for character development, with harder modes granting more. The party can include five active characters, and the game includes 17 side quests and 30 secret rooms. Players can also make potions from ingredients and recipes. Movement supports eight directions, using either a mouse or keyboard.
How The Tale of a Common Man plays
- 01Encounter Settings
- Players can hide enemies and adjust how often encounters occur through the menu.
- 02Difficulty Choices
- Four modes are available, with harder settings awarding more stat points at level-up.
- 03Party Development
- Level-up stat allocation lets players shape characters, while five can fight together in the active party.
- 04Potion Crafting
- Ingredients and recipes are used to make potions.
- 05Optional Exploration
- The adventure includes 17 side quests and 30 hidden rooms.
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The Tale of a Common Man: platforms & release
Is The Tale of a Common Man worth it?
It is worth it if: RPG players who want a revenge story centered on a farmer rather than a knight or noble. Skip it if: players seeking a compact story experience may find the stated 30+ hours of gameplay too long.
Where can I download The Tale of a Common Man?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Tale of a Common Man's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Tale of a Common Man on?
Windows only.
