A Short Tale is now available! – Glitch Games

A Short Tale is now available!

Posted by Graham
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Feb112016

Our latest adventure game, A Short Tale, is now available across iOS, Google Play, Amazon, Mac, and PC!

We’d love it if you picked it up, it’s pretty good 🙂 Naturally we’re sightly bias towards that statement however we really do believe it’s got some of our best – and most devious – puzzles in it, plus a wise cracking robot and who doesn’t love those?

53 Comments

Kevin

Feb 11, 2016 -

Just bought it! Congrats guys. I’m sure it is another classic adventure game!
- Graham
  
  Feb 11, 2016 -
  
  Thanks Kevin!!! 🙂
  - Kevin
    
    Feb 24, 2016 -
    
    Another great game by Glitch! This was a tough one though. The puzzle were not obvious at all which made solving them that much more fun!
    
    Can’t wait for Solus!!
    - Graham
      
      Feb 25, 2016 -
      
      Glad you liked it! Yea some of the puzzles were pretty hard 🙂
      
      We can’t wait either!
Edward

Feb 13, 2016 -

Hi, I’ve played every adventure game of yours since FL1. You guys are totally awesome!

One small issue with this new game though. I’ve been engaged in this puzzle involving the six books numbered in Roman numerals, and somehow the books got overlapped with each other. I had a real hard time trying to separate them. And I found that when I continually tapped on a single book, it actually went downwards and finally sank completely beneath the lower edge of my screen. Is this supposed to be a bug, or it is purposefully designed that way?
- Graham
  
  Feb 14, 2016 -
  
  Hi Edward,
  
  Really sorry about this! This sounds like a strange bug that never came up during testing.
  
  Are you able to go to Options -> Save Game then select your save file and hit Export in the top right and follow the instructions there?
  
  I should then be able to have a look at the issue and see if I can get it fixed for you. Thanks!
  - Frida
    
    Dec 13, 2019 -
    
    Same problem here. Is there a solution available?
    - Graham
      
      Dec 20, 2019 -
      
      We’re looking into it but not been able to reproduce it yet, but if you email me I can get you past.
- Debra
  
  May 3, 2020 -
  
  I am having this problem too with Roman numbers and books. Am playing on an iPad. Just downloaded it April 30 2020.
  - Graham
    
    May 8, 2020 -
    
    Sorry about this, can you contact us via email so we can look into it.
Edward

Feb 13, 2016 -

Hi, I am encountering a potential bug when playing your new game. I was solving the puzzle of the six books with Roman numerals, and the books got overlapped with each other. I had a real hard time separating them. And when I tapped on one book, the book actually went downwards a little bit. It would eventually sank all the way beneath the screen if I kept tapping. Is this a bug or purposefully designed that way?
- Graham
  
  Feb 14, 2016 -
  
  Strange double comment, so see reply to your previous one 🙂
  - Chuck
    
    Sep 18, 2016 -
    
    Same issue here. On IOS.
Brian

Feb 13, 2016 -

I’m absolutely loving this game. Lovely graphics, ingenious puzzles, great sense of humour, and the music is just righ. As with all your titles, the puzzles are tough but fair and you have the knack of making the player (well me at least) feel inordinately pleased at finally cracking the twisted logic behind some of the more devious problems. Relieved to hear further games on the way from Glitch, because nobody else’s titles compare. Just wish you could make ’em faster, because I hate those long, Glitch-less months between releases. Your hard work and quirky cleverness much appreciated.
- Graham
  
  Feb 14, 2016 -
  
  Really happy to hear that you like this, and our other, games so much and that we did so many things right 🙂 Very happy with that!
  
  Haha yea we wish we could bring them out quicker but with just the two of us, and both of us not wanting to rush them but rather make sure they are as good as they can be, it sadly takes time.
  
  We’re really looking forward to Solus, we’re really excited about it! 🙂
Alba

Feb 15, 2016 -

hi! I love all your games! I started playing A short tale but the forth time I wanted to open it it didn’t run. The screen turns black and there’s an error pop-up wich says: “Corona runtime error. bad argument #1 to ‘pairs’ (table expected, got nil). What can I do? Thanks! Regards from Spain!
Alba

Feb 16, 2016 -

Hi! I write to you because I starded playing “A short tale” today and the forth or fifth time I run the game it shows me an error window wich says: bad argument #1 to ‘pairs’ (table expected, got nil) What can I do?

I love your games, I played all the episodes of Forever Lost 😉

regards from Spain

Alba
- Graham
  
  Feb 18, 2016 -
  
  Hi Alba,
  
  Really sorry about this, we’re looking into it currently!
  
  Graham
  - Alba
    
    Feb 18, 2016 -
    
    Thak you so much!
Peter

Mar 3, 2016 -

Hi,

Have installed on two different iPads (so two purchases!), one an older 32-bit one and the other a 64-bit iPad Air 2. No sound on either machine (sound works fine for all other apps). Have turned music and sound effects both up to the maximum. Have deleted and reinstalled. Running the latest update – with the thread fix.

Any ideas?

Peter
- Graham
  
  Mar 16, 2016 -
  
  Hi Peter,
  
  This is very strange. Have you had any further luck with this?
- Deb
  
  Jun 9, 2016 -
  
  I have the same problem, on an iPad Air .. Everything up to date. No sound
  - Graham
    
    Jun 20, 2016 -
    
    We’re looking into this. Usually with sound issues, and other issues like this, the best thing to do is fully power down the device and switch it back on again.
    - Dorothy
      
      Jan 10, 2017 -
      
      I’m having the same problem on my iPad mini: no sound, though I’ve chosen the highest volumes in the Options menu and though other apps on my device have sound.
      - Graham
        
        Jan 25, 2017 -
        
        Hi Dorothy,
        
        We’re still not sure what the issue is. You may be best Exporting your save file, and then reinstalling the game, and Importing the save file back in.
        
        Graham
- Chris
  
  Jul 17, 2016 -
  
  I get no sound as well on my ipad. Ive tried the same fixes
  - Graham
    
    Jul 21, 2016 -
    
    Is this the same Chris or another Chris? 🙂 Either way, please see the answer to other Chris 🙂
Dale

Mar 11, 2016 -

Does Short Tale require access to mic for TV remote or is it a puzzle for you to know and me to find out? F it requires access it doesn’t show up on my permission requests. Love your stuff!
- Graham
  
  Mar 15, 2016 -
  
  It doesn’t require the actual device’s mic but rather a mic in the game.
Sue van Lunenburg

Mar 19, 2016 -

Hi to you two handsome guys (Ferris Mueller’s Day Off)!
I am currently exercising the little grey cells on A Short Tale and really looking forward to your next game.
Best wishes,
Sue.
- Graham
  
  Apr 12, 2016 -
  
  Haha thanks!
  
  Glad you’re enjoying the game 🙂
Beth

Mar 20, 2016 -

I don’t understand the ending, what happened to Ben and why would Jason think it’s his fault
- Graham
  
  Apr 12, 2016 -
  
  We’ve purposefully left the ending quite ambiguous. We’re fans of that sort of ending 😉
Andrea

Jun 14, 2016 -

Nothing but a Black Screen!

Hi just bought your game and after the Glitch Games logo opening there is nothing but a black screen.
Thought maybe i need to find a lightswitch but nope.

Anyone else experiencing this? Any help?
I’m stuck in bed with a broken ankle by the way, in case that motivates someone at tech support to take pity on me.
- Graham
  
  Jun 20, 2016 -
  
  I’m trying to sort this as I type this.
  - Jess
    
    Feb 29, 2020 -
    
    Was there a solution for this? I get a black screen after the logo two. I am playing forever lost 2. Thanks for the help and the great games!
    - Graham
      
      Mar 5, 2020 -
      
      Sorry about this, is this the HD or SD version?
Chris

Jul 17, 2016 -

I get no sound either does anyone know why?
- Graham
  
  Jul 21, 2016 -
  
  Hi Chris, sorry about that! This may seem like a silly request but can you make sure the hardware mute button isn’t on?
  
  If not then could you try messing with the in game volume controls to see if that helps.
Chuck

Sep 18, 2016 -

Hi there – love your games. Loved Forever Lost; looking forward to more. But… just bought Short Tale and an experiencing a strange glitch with the encyclopedias. They overlap each other and shift down below the screen. Can’t see to get the game to reset (short of hitting THE reset option, of course). Playing on IOS ipad 2. Any ideas on a fix?
- Graham
  
  Sep 19, 2016 -
  
  Hi Chuck, sorry to hear this!
  
  Could you please go to the Load Game screen and export your save file, via the button in the top right, and then follow the instructions. Thanks!
Kan

May 5, 2017 -

I am unable to turn the TV on. I think I found the correct way to do this, but my sokution isn’t working. Please, I don’t want to spoil the game for anyone else or myself, but I am looking for verification of whether I am on the right track (and possibly having a problem with the app) or I am trying the wrong method. I have got the Crane Remote Voice Control set so that it shows “I’m Listening” and I am using something that has 3 modes to help produce commands. I found the commands list in a place well above floor level. Am I on the right track?
- Graham
  
  May 9, 2017 -
  
  You are indeed on the right track. If you want more help in a more private fashion please feel free to email me graham@glitchgames.co.uk
Kan

May 5, 2017 -

Update on comment sent earlier same day:
I had expressed concern that I was unable to turn ov the TV, even though I felt I had found the necessary clues and was trying the right method. I was asking for verification. I was doing everything right except forcoverlooking using one button (not the one on the Crane Voice Control) as part of my input. I love that kind of detail, even though it stumped me.

I am really enjoying the game. Although I had to resort to Appunwrapper for help, my only complaint is that getting to the triangle game piece (I think it was that one) was way too hard. I had tried to explore that spot and concluded it was not accessible. Even after consulting Appunwrapper, and finding that my last piece for the shapes puzzle was located there, I found it very difficult to reach that spot. Contrastingly, I found it merely frustrating to explore beyond the 8 ball.
- Graham
  
  May 9, 2017 -
  
  Really glad you solved the puzzle!
  
  Yea some parts of it can be very hard, we’re still trying to find a nice balance when working on these puzzles. It’s tricky to get it just right.
Jamie

Jan 16, 2019 -

Hi there,
I really enjoy all your games and have only just got around to playing A Short Story ( with a bit of help from Appunwrapper ). But I need your help. I plugged the USB lead into the vacuum cleaner instead of the fan and I can’t figure out what to do as it won’t come out. Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers
- Graham
  
  Jan 16, 2019 -
  
  Hey Jamie, you’ll need to find some way of tempting the vacuum out. Maybe make something messy?
Pamela

Feb 25, 2019 -

Hi there,

I’m at the VERY end and have solved all of the puzzles but keep getting the eight ball telling me he can’t help because of the train (even though the train says it will help). I’ve gone back and forth and “retapped” it thinking that might help but… nope. Any suggestions?

I love, LOVE, L-O-V-E all of your games! Did I see something about one called Solus? Have I missed it somehow?? Off to the App Store to see if I can find it! 🙂

Thanks!
- Graham
  
  Mar 18, 2019 -
  
  Hi Pamela, sorry for the delay, only just saw this comment! Did you get any further?
  
  Our next game is Veritas. Solus, or whatever it will end up being called, will still come in the future but not yet sadly.
Shae

Apr 17, 2020 -

Hello,

I’ve done all the puzzles and have all the toys on board, including the train (tracks are complete), EXCEPT for the 8 ball. It keeps telling me that it has lost its train of thought. I tried rebooting the game but it still says that. I even went through the walkthroughs to see if I missed something and I haven’t. I think it is glitching.

I’m using an iPad 5th gen.

Thank you!
- Graham
  
  Apr 19, 2020 -
  
  Hi, there are two parts to that puzzle, so you may still have to do the second part.
Elena

Feb 16, 2022 -

Hi there,

Though I love your game, it’s impossible to continue, since the needle I found at the noticeboard, has disappeared from my inventory. I have collected the 2 plastic buttons and the thread, but I cannot proceed in sewing the buttons!
Please help!!
- Graham
  
  Feb 19, 2022 -
  
  Can you check that it’s not in the firetruck ladder?