Tell Me Why

Tell Me Why is a narrative adventure where reunited twins Tyler and Alyson Ronan use their supernatural bond to unravel the memories of their loving but troubled childhood. 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. The game focuses heavily on mature themes including not fitting in, transphobia, murder, mental illness, anxiety and poverty. While many subjects are addressed through discussions or written material, there are sequences that must be experienced (for example, rewatching memories of childhood trauma on repeat) while making different choices to solve the mystery.

• Release date: 8-27-2020
• Developer: DON'T NOD
• Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
• Platforms: Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Triggers for this game

Animals & Wildlife

• Arachnids

  Mention of spider while looking at a spider web. This is avoidable and the actual spider is not shown.

  • Is avoidable

• Birds

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  You have the option to feed birds, but you do not have to do so. You also then do not see birds.

  • Is avoidable

• Misc. Animals & Critters

  Whale jumping out of the water. Fantasy drawings of various animals including a bear, pelican, moose, beaver, frogs, goats and a muskrat.

  • Can't be avoided

• Predators

  Bears.

  • Can't be avoided

Crime

• Guns & Shooting

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  Gun pointed at main character where the character has to beg for their life.

  • Can't be avoided

• Murder

  • Can't be avoided

Death & Loss

• Death of Friend

  • Can't be avoided

• Death of Parent

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  Referenced heavily throughout game. Forced to read your parent's autopsy report.

  • Can't be avoided

• Drowning

  • Can't be avoided

• Suicide

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  Brief discussion around suicide.

  • Can't be avoided

Disturbing Sounds & Sound Design

• High-Pitched Prolonged Tone

  • Can't be avoided

• Sirens & Alarms

  • Can't be avoided

• Wet Sounds

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  Opening theme song includes wind and water effects, as well as some other long sounds that could be classified as triggering.

  • Can't be avoided

Drugs & Alcohol

• Alcoholism

  • Can't be avoided

• Drunkenness

  • Can't be avoided

• Prescribed Medication

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  Refusal to take prescribed medication. Using medication/health cocktails on children.

  • Can't be avoided

Financial & Resource Management

• Bill Paying

  • Can't be avoided

• Poverty

  • Can't be avoided

Gore

• Blood

  • Can't be avoided

Hate & Discrimination

• Transphobia

  • Can't be avoided

Horror Themes

• Jump Scares

  • Can't be avoided

• Monsters

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  There is a monster with an intense stare and wicked grin surrounded by darkness (stares at you from afar and comes towards you without chasing).

  • Can't be avoided

LGBTQ+

• Coming Out

  • Can't be avoided

• Gender Identity Topics

  Gender dysphoria.

  • Can't be avoided

Mental Health

• Anxiety

  • Can't be avoided

• Depression

  • Can't be avoided

• Family References

  • Can't be avoided

• Grief

  • Can't be avoided

• Hallucinations

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  Recurring childhood memories that could be classified as hallucinations in some scenes.

  • Can't be avoided

• Mental Health management

  Breathing mini-game that you have to do in order to ease a panic attack.

  • Can't be avoided

• Mental Illness

  • Can't be avoided

Natural Events

• Storms

  Heavy storms, Rain, Thunder

  • Can't be avoided

Non-Sexual Abuse & Violence

• Child Abuse

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  Verbal abuse towards children and implied child abuse.

  • Can't be avoided

• Hunting

  Tranquilizing a bear

  • Can't be avoided

Phobias

• Arachnophobia

  Mention of spider while looking at a spider web. This is avoidable and the actual spider is not shown.

  • Can't be avoided

• Claustrophobia

  • Can't be avoided

• Hemophobia

  • Can't be avoided

• Necrophobia

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• Nyctophobia

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• Traumatophobia

  • Can't be avoided

Physical Health & Body Issues

• Pain & Physical Suffering

  • Can't be avoided

• Reproductive Health

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  Mentions of abortion

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Religion & Sects

• Religion

  Christian themes with mentions of bible study, youth camps and conversion therapy.

  • Can't be avoided

Traumatic Events

• Accidents

  • Can't be avoided

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