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adventure video game
The Graveyard
By Tale of Tales, released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
What it is
The Graveyard is a short, single-player computer game from Tale of Tales about an old woman visiting a graveyard. You guide her as she walks around, sits on a bench, and listens to a song. The experience is presented as an explorable visual work and an experiment in poetry and storytelling without words, rather than a conventional game. The trial and full version are described as otherwise the same; buying the full version adds the possibility that the woman may die during a playthrough. The listed genres are adventure, indie, and simulation. It supports Family Sharing and is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Tale of Tales released it in 2009. Its small scope and wordless approach make the central visit, walk, and song the focus rather than a larger narrative or feature set.
What players like, and what they don't
- Short, wordless graveyard visit.
- Includes a walk, bench, and song.
- Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Single-player with Family Sharing.
- Described as very short.
- Full version adds only the possibility of death.
Who it suits
It may suit players interested in brief, wordless experiences with a contemplative setting. It is also relevant to those curious about games that experiment with storytelling beyond conventional play.
The Graveyard is a compact, wordless experience centered on a visit and a song. Its full version adds a single possibility rather than a broader set of features.
