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Tell Me Why

Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past.

macOS

Playable

Recommendations

3,923

Released

2020

Playing Tell Me Why on macOS

Tell Me Why has been tested and is playable on macOS using any of the methods below:

CrossOver Playable

Tell Me Why is playable on macOS using CrossOver. CrossOver is the most popular way to play Windows games on macOS.

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Playability Reports

CrossOver
Perfect
1440p < 1 Hour 60 FPS
Mac mini M4
  • 24GB RAM
  • 10-Core CPU
  • 10-Core GPU
  • macOS Tahoe
Method
Graphics
Medium

About Tell Me Why

Tell Me Why is the latest narrative adventure game from DONTNOD Entertainment, the studio behind the beloved franchise, Life is Strange. In this intimate mystery, reunited twins Tyler and Alyson Ronan use their supernatural bond to unravel the memories of their loving but troubled childhood. Set in beautiful small-town Alaska, Tell Me Why features true-to-life characters, mature themes and gripping choices.

As you conjure up memories of the past, your choices will affect the twins’ relationship, determine the strength of their bond, and shape the course of their lives.

Revisit your past, discover the truth, and shape your future

• Uncover the truth – Use the twins’ supernatural bond to relive and explore their conflicting childhood memories.

• Shape your Story – Influence the relationship between Tyler and Alyson with choices that will determine their future.

• Unlock even more secrets – Match wits with puzzles that deepen the story and open a window into the twins’ fantasy world, “The Book of Goblins.”

Experience true-to-life setting and characters

• Unique characters – Build relationships and solve mysteries through the eyes of compelling and realistic characters.

• Alaskan splendor – Explore locations set in beautiful, highly detailed small-town Alaska in stunning 4K and HDR.

Storytelling with purpose – DONTNOD Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios conducted on-the-ground research and partnered closely with cultural, mental health and gender advocates to craft a thoughtful, true-to-life experience.

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