This is a True Story

This is a True Story

A beautiful quest for water

3.1K ratings
174 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 22, 2022
  • December 7, 2023
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Embark on a narrative puzzle adventure through a hand-painted world. Based on real events, this game challenges you to find water, overcome obstacles, and discover Earth's natural wonders. Explore dozens of chapters with intuitive controls and a captivating soundtrack.

Original short story based on actual events
Beautiful hand-painted art
Intuitive controls
Puzzle and hidden-object gameplay
Dozens of chapters to explore
Original soundtrack
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What's New in This is a True Story

1.0.3

December 7, 2023

We're always working to bring you the best Netflix Games experience. In this release, we've made some bug fixes and performance improvements.

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User reviews

What is this?

I thought one round trip was just the tutorial, and that there would be at least 10 times more story content afterward. I never expected that after making the coffee, the credits would immediately start rolling. Is that really the entire game?

This is the shortest game I’ve ever played in my life. It’s not even close to being a finished product — it feels like an incomplete demo at best. If it wasn’t finished, you shouldn’t have released it in the first place.

What a disappointing experience.
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Upsetting

A heartfelt but very upsetting game, showcasing the difficulties many people face getting access to something so basic as water. It’s not a comfortable game to play and that’s the point. I wish I could help those that need support, especially children. It breaks my heart to think of all the kids who don’t have access to all the things we take for granted, who struggle just to survive. The graphics are also mostly beautiful aside from some glitching pink patches and some of the missing landscape.
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I (WE) NEED MORE!

in all my years, i cant recall reviewing a gaming app, I enjoyed this game soo much, especially after recently traveling to south Africa recently! I (WE) MORE CHAPTERS! the creators, voice actress are geniuses

Nice message but boring (and buggy) gameplay

It’s great that the game is creating awareness for water insecurity but this game is boring. You’re walking and reading text. That’s pretty much it. A couple of no fail, no stakes minigames (make coffee) rounds out the experience. There’s also visual bugs that kill immersion. You can see the boxes where the trees have been put in because they’re purple. Kills the immersion to be walking on bright purple ground in the desert in Africa.
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Coffee time

A good game/story

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Graphical glitches on certain devices

Bug

Unresponsive or inconsistent controls

Bug

Inability to progress past certain points

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

More stories and chapters

Feature

Improved optimization and bug fixes

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Expanded gameplay and puzzles

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Localization to more languages

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FAQ

What is 'This is a True Story' about?

This is a narrative puzzle game that takes players on a quest for water through a beautifully hand-painted landscape. It's based on actual events and interviews, offering players adventure and insight as they explore Earth's natural beauty.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

The game features a mix of puzzle, hidden-object, and side-scrolling gameplay. You'll encounter challenges like surviving windstorms, catching poachers, and befriending animals, all within an original short story.

Is this game free to play?

The game is available exclusively for Netflix members and is free to play. While the core experience is free, there are in-app purchases available.

What platforms is this game available on?

This game is available exclusively for Netflix members. Specific device compatibility would typically be found on the Netflix app's game section or the device's app store.

What makes this game unique?

Its uniqueness stems from being based on actual events and interviews, combined with a stunning hand-painted art style. The narrative puzzle gameplay, coupled with an original soundtrack, offers a distinctive and engaging experience.