# Mecho Tales

> 2017 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q106355183](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106355183)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mecho-tales

## Summary  
Mecho Tales is a 2017 platform video game developed and published by Arcade Distillery. It was released across multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, and macOS, with staggered release dates beginning in September 2017.

## Key Facts  
- Released on September 19, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita  
- Released on September 29, 2017 for Microsoft Windows and macOS  
- Developed and published by Arcade Distillery  
- Available on digital storefronts including Steam, Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store  
- Rated E10+ by the ESRB for Fantasy Violence  
- Supports both single-player and multiplayer modes  
- Genre: Platform game  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was Mecho Tales released?  
A: Mecho Tales was first released on September 19, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. The Windows and macOS versions followed on September 29, 2017.

### Q: Who developed Mecho Tales?  
A: Mecho Tales was developed and published by Arcade Distillery, an independent video game developer based in the United States.

### Q: On which platforms can I play Mecho Tales?  
A: Mecho Tales is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, and macOS. It can be purchased digitally through various stores such as Steam, PlayStation Store, and Nintendo eShop.

## Why It Matters  
Mecho Tales represents a modern take on classic platformer gameplay, combining retro-style mechanics with updated visuals and multiplayer functionality. While not a commercial blockbuster, it showcases the creative output of independent developers like Arcade Distillery, contributing to the diversity of gaming experiences available on digital platforms. Its cross-platform availability reflects the industry’s growing trend toward accessibility and global reach via online distribution channels.

## Notable For  
- Cross-platform release spanning PlayStation consoles and PC/macOS  
- Simultaneous support for single-player and multiplayer modes  
- Independent development and publishing by Arcade Distillery  
- Digital-only distribution model across major storefronts  
- Mixed critical reception with a 50/100 score on OpenCritic  

## Body  
### Development and Release  
Mecho Tales was created by Arcade Distillery, a U.S.-based indie studio. The game launched in 2017 with staggered regional and platform-specific releases:

- **September 19, 2017**: PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita  
- **September 29, 2017**: Microsoft Windows and macOS  
- **December 14, 2017**: Additional unspecified platform  
- **March 13, 2020**: Further platform expansion  

It was distributed digitally through major platforms including Steam, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, and PlayStation Store.

### Platforms and System Requirements  
The game supports the following operating systems and hardware:

- Microsoft Windows (since November 20, 1985)  
- macOS (since March 24, 2001)  
- PlayStation 4 (eighth-generation console)  
- PlayStation Vita (portable handheld console)

### Gameplay and Features  
Mecho Tales is classified as a platform game and offers both single-player and multiplayer modes. Players navigate environments using traditional side-scrolling controls while engaging in combat or puzzle-solving elements typical of the genre.

### Reception and Ratings  
According to OpenCritic, Mecho Tales received a review average of 50 out of 100 based on seven critic reviews as of August 11, 2018. The ESRB rated it “Everyone 10+” due to Fantasy Violence.

### Availability and Distribution  
The game is sold exclusively as a digital download. It has been indexed under numerous identifiers across databases and services including RAWG, MobyGames, VGChartz, HowLongToBeat, and Metacritic.

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## References

1. Steam
2. OpenCritic
3. Online Games-Datenbank
4. Nintendo eShop
5. [Source](https://www.mobygames.com/game/mecho-tales)
6. [Source](https://howlongtobeat.com/game.php?id=52429)
7. [Source](https://www.giantbomb.com/wd/3030-63123/)
8. GameSpot
9. [Source](https://www.igdb.com/games/mecho-tales)
10. [Source](https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Mecho_Tales)
11. [Source](https://www.igromania.ru/game/28716/-)
12. [Source](https://ogdb.eu/index.php?section=title&titleid=46325)
13. [Source](https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/mecho-tales-switch)
14. [Source](https://www.dekudeals.com/items/mecho-tales)
15. Giant Bomb
16. Q124398839
17. GamesMeter.nl
18. PlayStation Store
19. Q117506892
20. VGChartz