Tell Me Owl

Tell Me Owl is a top-down western shooter inspired by classic NES action games. You play as one of four characters and battle through regions including old settlements, abandoned cathedrals and the abyss. You can follow the shaman’s advice or face challenges on your own, rushing through levels or exploring for side objectives, secrets and hidden encounters.

The game has no HUD, so you rely on audio and visual cues to survive. Its levels can be replayed with different characters, outfits and upgrades to find missed secrets, improve completion times, finish side quests and try mini-games.

Upgrades and items

Visit the local shop to improve your character’s stats and buy items that appear in levels. Pick them up during a run to increase your character’s combat power; some items are hidden until you get close. You can also buy a cart to return to an earlier boss and fight it with your new power.

Bosses and challenges

Bosses change their attack patterns through multiple phases, requiring you to adapt. Before fighting mini-bosses, you can look for a contract to earn extra coins. For a harder boss fight, “talk” to the fox to start with only 1 HP in exchange for a valuable reward.

Unlockable content

The game includes several unlockable heroes, costumes, skills and weapon enhancements, along with optional side quests, hidden secrets and multiple playthroughs of unlocked levels. It combines classic NES/SNES-era action with modern features.