No Strings Attached

About

In "No Strings Attached," become Pavo, a sentient puppet escaping an abandoned circus, using your arms to swing, climb, and solve puzzles. Explore the circus and uncover the secret intentions of your mysterious Master in this Pinocchio-inspired adventure. Engage in unique marionette-based puzzle-solving while navigating the story of your origin.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features easy-to-use controls and offers a fun, enjoyable experience reminiscent of Little Nightmares.
The level design, animation, and overall artistry are well-executed, creating a charming atmosphere.
It's a free game that provides a solid, albeit short, gameplay experience with potential for future updates.

The game suffers from optimization issues, including frame drops and lag, which can detract from the experience.
Some players encountered bugs that led to soft-locks and controller issues, impacting gameplay fluidity.
The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content and depth.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a unique control system that allows players to move each arm independently for various tasks, showcasing smooth mechanics and potential for engaging interactions. While the cutscenes are brief, they deliver impressive action and immersive rumble effects. Overall, the game is likened to "Little Nightmares" in its style and execution.
- “The gameplay cutscenes, though short, were packed full of amazing action and had a rumble effect on the controller.”
- “The game exists pretty much as a demo for the mechanic it's centered around, which is a control system for moving each arm independently for various tasks.”
- “The game exists pretty much as a demo for the mechanic it's centered around, that being a control system for moving each arm independently for various tasks.”
- “The control mechanic of using individual arms is neat and has good potential.”
- “Pictures describe gameplay mechanics.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming and concise narrative that balances cuteness with a hint of creepiness, appealing to players with its well-crafted storyline and graphics. However, some users noted that the story could be perceived as lacking in depth. Overall, it is praised for its engaging yet simple storytelling.
- “I really enjoyed this game; it has a nice story and is well-made.”
- “The game manages to be both cute and creepy, but gets a very simple story across.”
- “Really good graphics and storyline.”
- “The game manages to be both cute and creepy, but conveys a very simple story.”
- “Cons: lack of story.”
- “The game lacks depth in its narrative.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its well-crafted animation and spooky elements that align with the game's theme. Players appreciate the immersive and engaging environment, though some express a desire for more content to explore. Overall, it is described as a cool atmospheric narrative platformer.
- “A cool atmospheric narrative platformer where your character resembles Chibi-Robo's grandpa.”
- “The animation and atmosphere were very well made; I just wish there was more of it to play now.”
- “The atmosphere is spooky and makes sense to the game theme.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received criticism, with users reporting performance issues, particularly at the start of a new game. Many express a desire for improvements in this area to enhance the overall experience.
- “I also had performance issues in a couple of places, most noticeably right when you start a new game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their quality, complementing an engaging storyline. The visual appeal, combined with accessible puzzles, broadens the game's appeal to a wider audience.
- “Really good graphics and storyline.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally described as nice, complementing the fantastic level design and overall gameplay experience.
- “The level design was fantastic, the music was nice, the characters were decent, and the spooks were satisfactory.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, particularly noting moments of unexpected glitches, such as falling through the floor into a void, which elicit laughter. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “There were a few parts where I went through the floor into a forever void :D it was funny though.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been noted for its appealing visuals; however, players report significant bugs that have persisted since its early access phase, impacting overall stability.
- “It looks not bad, but it is buggy since early access.”