That's alarming, I've come across much better parsers in genuinely old games...
Still not a good sign. The game said it didn't understand, not that there was a reason it couldn't do what you were asking. This screams terribly designed parser.

Actually, when playing the demo, TURN ON LIGHTS worked for me. And yes, I agree, knowing what to type in did feel like part of the puzzle here. 25 minutes to finish the demo (which I take is the full first game of the four in the full release) also suggested to me that this was intentional as it wasn't that hard to work out and I'm usually no good at text adventures.

Hi everyone,
I started a thread in the main game thread for this title offering hints and assistance for people that would like it in case anyone gets stuck or wants some direct answers to the content before purchase.

A few points
* I agree the parser does have some inconsistencies in part 1. For example I found "exit" leaves some rooms but not others. Because I play a lot of text adventures, I overcame it quite quickly but I can se how it would be a problem for some. The game tries to guide you a little so don't worry about spending time in locations where there is nothing for you. It will be obvious when this is the case. Full on text adventures give you no such fortune :)

*As I wrote previously, Part 2 and 3 (sorry I have not done part 4 yet) are quite different to part 1
* If anything Part 2 and 3 have more commonality. I'm saving part 4 for tonight and I can't wait. The only sad thing is it will be the past part of the game. I really hope the devs do more. I was getting worried when I was reading the game was abandoned ? Not sure if this is true.

* There is tech you need to manipulate once you have done part 1, so the style changes a little. There are instructions within giving hints, and things you need to do. There is puzzle solving.

I found the tech to be quite fun, it is old tech too and found it an interesting way to interact. It was MUCH more interesting than say going to a filing room, opening a cabinet, getting the file, reading things off a file. Nothing like that, the way they do it here is REALLY nice, or at least I thought so. :)

As with all text adventures and point and click ones and semi text / graphics adventures, yes the replayability is limited. Although starting to play Sierra's Police Quest II after soooooo many years, I'm still getting stuck even though I finished it many many many years ago. Infocom games are the hardest adventure titles I have ever encountered and they are all text. As you play them, like reading a book your mind creates the world. Stories Untold will have some limited replay of course due to it's nature, but for the price, far cheaper than going to the cinema paying normal standard full price (discounts notwithstanding) I found it to be a bargain and I am generally 1 that REALLY wants replay value. So even if Parts 1-3 took me 3.5 - 4 hours, I enjoyed it thoroughly, and like a good movie I want to talk about it to others and like a good movie, I need to be careful of spoilers for those that have not played it :)

Really don't want to say more, I wanted to put a few more points but it would give too many things away so if you would like some more direct answers, please post on the game's community thread I created and then I can answer directly and to the level you wish. :)

There are lets plays on youtube showing part 2 and I feel certain more shall be forthcoming but if you do, please only take a *peak* at the very start, don't spoil the experience for yourself, have a quick look to see if it might be your thing, maybe watch the first 2 minutes of part 2, then decide.

It's up to you :)

It reminded me of my old Amstrad 464 which is probably why I caved and bought the game!

It's by no means a long game (according to GOG Galaxy I completed it in 3 hours and 7 minutes) but it's a clever take on the old text adventure genre and I can completely understand now why the game card and trailer are so sparse.

I normally feel cheated by games as short as this but with Stories Untold the atmosphere, puzzles and storyline (particularly the twist at the end) made it worth every penny for me.

Uncancel that show and bring on Stories Untold Season 2!

thank you very much

so the games got cancelled because the parser sucks (: got it!

might check this out eventually but its "too cool" attitude is still a turnoff

but at least I know what the hell is going on a bit more and it's greatly appreciated

It's not that it's "too cool", just that they can't go into too much detail or it'll spoil the storyline. The trailer is sparse because the majority of the game is solving puzzles, so just about all they could include would be spoilers.

All I can say is try the demo that was posted earlier. It's actually the first episode of the complete game and whilst the puzzle solving mechanics are different in each story they are all linked.

Very nice find! Also, it's very reasonably priced. Will definitely give it a go. So many cool games out there. :)

Ha, I didn't see you are from Spain!?
I can't tell you how much I miss those big MicroMania (Primera Época) and some of the finest text-focused adventure games of the time like 'La Guerra de las Vajillas', 'La aventura original' and so forth :D :D
Aww... the golden era of Spanish games from the 80's :)

MicroMania and MicroHobby ^_^

100% spot on. I instantly recognised the Amstrad style as well but I did try the original free version from last year.
I totally agree while you can complete it quickly and is pretty much a one off, and also yes I agree I would normally feel cheated/ripped off with a short game, I whole heartedly agree, this was worth every penny for hte experience.

Not done episode 4 yet. I want to wait a little bit to savour it. :)

I never played such textadventures before but as I already said: I was not aware that I was still sitting in the car at the beginning. In my mind I was already standing outside. That was the mistake. I realized it when I wanted to go to the frontdoor of the house and tried around how to do that. When I typed something in like "open door" then I got the message that I went out of the car. After that everyting was clear for me and I learned that typing "look around" is an important element of such games. xD

The 15% launch discount doesn't seem to be applied. Is this the case?

^ this