Sunset

Tale of Tales

Rank: #1 / 6
Released: 2015
Studio: Tale of Tales
Genre: casual game, simulation video game, adventure video game

At a glance

Sunset is a narrative-driven adventure and simulation game from Tale of Tales, set in 1972 in the fictional Latin American country of Anchuria. You play Angela Burnes, a US citizen stranded in the capital city of San Bavón after a military coup. To support herself, she works as a housekeeper in the apartment of Gabriel Ortega, a wealthy man who is usually absent. Each week, she completes assigned cleaning tasks, while the opportunity to look through his belongings offers a way to learn more about him. That growing familiarity draws Angela into a plot against the country’s dictator. The game centers its story on her work, the changing political situation and her relationship with her employer, rather than placing the player in the role of a combatant. Steam lists it as single-player, with achievements, trading cards, full controller support and Family Sharing. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux, with a release date of May 21, 2015.

Who it is for

It suits players seeking a single-player story about domestic work, class and political upheaval. Its adventure and simulation genres may appeal to readers interested in character-focused play rather than a combat-centered premise.

What is good

Play as Angela Burnes, a housekeeper in San Bavón.
Cleaning tasks frame the story’s weekly routine.
The plot involves a rebellion against a dictator.
Available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Full controller support is listed.

What to know first

The listed game mode is single-player.
The story is set amid a military coup.

Verdict

Sunset uses Angela’s weekly work and curiosity about her employer to unfold a story shaped by political turmoil. It may suit players looking for a character-focused narrative in an adventure and simulation format.