Stories Untold

Stories Untold is an experimental adventure game set in England, 1986, featuring four episodes that blend narrative-driven gameplay with horror elements. The player navigates through a series of interconnected stories, initially presented as standalone games, but later revealed to revolve around one character, James Aition. Interacting with fictional computers and engaging in text-adventures, point-and-click puzzles, and first-person exploration, players uncover the chilling mysteries behind each episode. With its retro aesthetic, synth-wave soundtrack, and genre-defying gameplay, "Stories Untold" offers a unique and immersive experience praised for its innovative storytelling and atmospheric horror. Developed by No Code, the game has garnered widespread critical acclaim for its captivating narrative and nostalgic charm. Special thanks to Twitter user SoulziesArt for compiling some of the below information.

• Release date: 02-27-2017
• Developer: No Code
• Publisher: Devolver Digital
• Platforms: MacOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One

Triggers for this game

Animals & Wildlife

• Insects

  Mentioned, not seen

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  There is a mention of bugs, but none shown.

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Crime

• Being Held Against Will

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  You are dragged outside unwillingly.

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• Road-Related Violence

  Car crash

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  The crash is central to the game.

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• Torture

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  People are mentioned as being tortured.

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Death & Loss

• Death of Loved One

  Sibling

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  Towards the end of the game, you learn that the main character caused the death of their sister.

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Disturbing Sounds & Sound Design

• Misc. Eerie Noises

Drugs & Alcohol

• Alcohol Consumption

  Alcohol is central to the plot

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• Alcoholism

  Alcohol is central to the plot

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Gore

• Blood

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• Body Horror

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  A heart is exploded and electrocuted. Your head is drilled into.

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• Guts

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• Misc. Gore

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  2nd episode — Visible heart

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Horror Themes

• Aliens

  Alien symbols

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• Ghosts & Hauntings

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• Jump Scares

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• Possession

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  2nd episode

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Mental Health

• Anxiety

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• Grief

  & guilt

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  END GAME SPOILERS — James killed a man in a drunk driving accident, and then left his little sister to die and made it look like the other man was the drunk driver so he wouldn't go to jail. The guilt of this causes him to dream up the events of the first three games.

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• Misc. Mental Health

  Derealization

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• Psych Ward

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Non-Sexual Abuse & Violence

• Gaslighting

  Self

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• Stalking

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Phobias

• Claustrophobia

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• Hemophobia

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  Blood splatters, exploding heart, and blood writing on the wall.

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• Necrophobia

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  Mentions of death

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• Trypanophobia

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Physical Health & Body Issues

• Hospitalization

  4th episode

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• Pain & Physical Suffering

  Injury

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  Coma

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Traumatic Events

• Accidents

  Car crash

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  The crash is central to the game.

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