AdventureFit check
Is Tick's Tales worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Point-and-click adventure fans who want puzzles within a character-driven quest
- Players drawn to retro 8-bit visuals and humorous storytelling
- Fans of classic adventure games who enjoy stories about proving oneself and saving a town
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a fast-paced action game rather than a puzzle-led point-and-click adventure
- Players looking for an open-ended structure instead of a quest centered on three tests and a town-threatening goblin
- Players who prefer realistic visual styles over retro 8-bit graphics
Our take on Tick's Tales
Tick's quest is structured around three tests—Strength, Courage, and Wisdom—before he can pull the Sword of Blergh from the stone.
What is Tick's Tales?
Tick's Tales is a point-and-click adventure about Tick, a neighborhood troublemaker who wants to become a hero and win Georgia McGorgeous's affection.
To draw the legendary Sword of Blergh from its stone, Tick must pass tests of Strength, Courage, and Wisdom. He also has to rescue Georgia and protect their town from the goblin Bloodclot. The game combines retro 8-bit graphics with a humorous story that breaks the fourth wall. Its classic quest structure includes puzzles, a magic sword, and upbeat music. The story follows Tick's attempts to prove himself while facing the threat to his town.
How Tick's Tales plays
- 01Three hero tests
- Tick must demonstrate Strength, Courage, and Wisdom before he can claim the Sword of Blergh.
- 02Fourth-wall humor
- The story uses jokes that acknowledge the audience.
- 03Upbeat soundtrack
- The adventure includes music intended to accompany Tick's quest.
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Tick's Tales: platforms & release
Is Tick's Tales worth it?
It is worth it if: point-and-click adventure fans who want puzzles within a character-driven quest. Skip it if: players seeking a fast-paced action game rather than a puzzle-led point-and-click adventure.
Where can I download Tick's Tales?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Tick's Tales's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Tick's Tales on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
