Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
As the muse riding a giant three-tailed fox, players must use their keyboard to master every aspect of the gameplay. Movement, combat, and environmental interaction all revolve around typing the words that appear on screen.
When encountering obstacles like logs or icy paths, players simply type the corresponding words - such as "trunk" or "ice" - to clear them. In combat, waves of insectile enemies approach, each with a bank of words that players must rapidly type to defeat them before they reach the player's position.
Progressing through the game unlocks four elemental abilities - fire, ice, electricity, and wind. These grant unique effects when typing the associated words, forcing players to think strategically about which elements to use against different enemy types.
Recognizing that typing skills vary widely, the game features an adaptive difficulty system. It monitors the player's typing speed and accuracy, then adjusts the challenge accordingly. This ensures both novice and expert typists can enjoy the core mechanics.
As players navigate the beautiful origami-inspired world, the landscape literally unfolds before them, with pages flipping open to reveal new paths and destinations. Gathering inspiration points and solving optional puzzles drives this exploration-focused progression.
Reviews highlight how the typing gameplay seamlessly integrates with the adventure and narrative elements. Players appreciate being able to improve their typing skills while enjoying the game's immersive fantasy setting and visual design. The variety of elemental abilities in combat also receives praise for adding strategic depth.