The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets (2019)

Help your grandfather solve the mystery of the stolen pets by exploring wonderful miniature worlds crafted for VR. Use a hairdryer to melt snow in a wintery landscape! Search the wreck of a pirate ship hidden under the surface! Every world is unique, full of interactions and colorful life.

Puzzle Adventure IndieMeta Quest 2, Windows Mixed Reality, PlayStation VR, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Oculus Rift

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The Digital FixSeb HawdenNov 20199/10
The only thing that marred this fun VR romp, in my opinion, is the length of the game. I would have liked a few more levels to explore and more animals to find. What is there though is well made, beautiful and fun to play. At the end of the day, that is what is important, I had a great time playing it and so did my family.
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PlayStation UniverseEric HauterNov 20198.5/10
The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets is so packed with charm that one might underestimate some of the sharply clever puzzles involved. Though it you will probably only play it once, that's no reason to skip on a game of this quality. A complete delight that could only exist in VR, Stolen Pets bursts with nostalgia and fun.
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Cubed3Luke HemmingApr 20208/10
The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets sticks the landing.
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Push SquareStephen TailbyNov 20197/10
Joyous, imaginative, and full of personality, this is sure to bring a smile to all who play it.
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About the game

Platforms: Meta Quest 2, Windows Mixed Reality, PlayStation VR, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest
Developer: Fast Travel Games
Publisher: Fast Travel Games
Released: November 14, 2019
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Virtual Reality
Engine: Unity

IGDB rating 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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