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Fatale PC

Another unusual work by the authors of The Path and The Graveyard. This time in an unusual way we are acquainted with the story of Princess Salome, who deprived John the Baptist's head.

Adventure | FPP | indie games | experimental/art | exploration games

Fatale Release Date PC

05October2009

developer: Tale of Tales Official website

English language game language: English

Fatale is an interactive vignette in realtime 3D inspired by the story of Salome.

Explore a living tableau filled with references to the legendary tale and enjoy the moonlit serenity of a fatal night in the orient. Fatale offers an experimental play experience that stimulates the imagination and encourages multiple interpretations and personal associations.

Fatale is played through first person 3D navigation but its controls were designed to minimize the risk of motion sickness. As a result, it may appear somewhat unconventional to the seasoned gamer.

Salome is a first century Judean princess mentioned in the Christian Bible by Matthew and by Mark. But it is Oscar Wilde's 19th century play “Salome” that really inspired Fatale. In the Bible, Salome is a child who dances for King Herod and asks the head of John the Baptist as a reward. In Wilde's version, Salome falls in love with the prophet. He rejects her and she has him executed. The play ends with her kissing the lips of his decapitated head.

Most of Fatale takes place in the aftermath of this event, when all has turned quiet and the moon brings comfort to troubled hearts.

Last updated on 10 November 2009

Game mode: single player  

User score: 7.7 / 10 based on 85 votes.

Age restrictions Fatale: Good for all ages.

Fatale System requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

  • Recommended:
  • 225 MB HDD
  • Windows XP/Vista
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