Game Reviews

Misc. A Tiny Tale

July 25, 2025

I just finished Misc. A Tiny Tale last night on Switch and let me tell you this was the best indie game I've played in a long time! If you enjoyed games like Mail Time, Smushi Come Home, or other cozy quest games like those, you'll love this.

To sum it up shortly, there is a giant explosion that sends the whole world of these tiny robots into chaos, and it's the job of you, Buddy, and your friend Bag Boy to fix things up. The main things you need to do are help others, find golden cogs, and clean up any trash in the area. Optionally, you can also complete a separate platforming challenge on each level from a raccoon-bot named Gus.

The thing that makes this game stand out from games like it is the message behind it in accepting yourself and being kind to others. If you're struggling with any insecurities or self-acceptance I think this game would be a good game to play. (There is also a very cute LGBTQ quest!)

I don't want this post to be too long, so I'll list some of my other positives of this game below:

• The game is split into chapters, which is great if you want to go back after you've completed the main storyline and find more golden cogs or complete Gus' challenges.
• Fully completing all aspects of each chapter will also lead to unlocking bonus content like art, videos, and letters (which play into the storyline, so keep checking that when you play the game)
• The last two chapters you get to play as Bag Boy which I was so shocked by and loved so much. This makes him feel less like Buddy's side kick and more like the fully realized character he is. After all, Bag Boy was the one who wanted to go on this journey in the first place!