The Puppet Master

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The Puppet Master is a single player action game. It was developed by AMS Game Development Association and was released on October 21, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Deadly rotating blades. Bottomless ditches of death. And a demented woman with an unfortunate affinity for bad puns at the most inappropriate times gunning for your death. As if that wasn't bad enough, your soul has been trapped in a doll courtesy of the aforementioned psycho-lunatic lady. Thankfully, you are otherwise granted the ability to transfer your soul into the bodies of other puppets arou…

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Challenging and rewarding puzzles that test your problem-solving skills.
Creepy and atmospheric music that enhances the overall experience.
Free to play, making it accessible for puzzle enthusiasts.

Controls can be unintuitive and frustrating, especially with keyboard input.
Short gameplay length may leave players wanting more.
Visuals and story elements are considered underwhelming by some players.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered light and somewhat underwhelming, with entertaining dialogue but lacking depth and a satisfying conclusion. While some players enjoyed the game for its puzzles and overall fun, they expressed a desire for a more intricate narrative and longer gameplay. The game's title and themes may also lead to confusion, making it harder for potential players to discover its unique qualities.
- “This is gold! People are missing something good here. This game may be short, but the puzzles really test your IQ. I wish the game were longer and the story a lot deeper. Totally recommend this game; I had fun for several hours, but I have no idea if this game has any different endings. If anyone finds it, please let me know! I'm really eager to find out.”
- “Atmosphere looks very promising, seeing the title screen, character design, and whole preview. The story has potential, but the chambers themselves feel very cardboard-like, and I don't feel like I'm on any quest to retrieve anything.”
- “This game may be short, but the story is lacking depth. I wish it were more developed to match the intriguing puzzles.”
- “The atmosphere looks promising, but the chambers feel very cardboard-like, and I don't feel like I'm on any quest to retrieve anything.”
- “I had fun for several hours, but I have no idea if this game has any different endings. The story doesn't provide enough clarity or engagement.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features unique puzzle mechanics that effectively introduce players to the game’s systems, with levels that progressively increase in difficulty. While the controls could be smoother, they generally function well and do not detract from the overall experience, which is more innovative than anticipated.
- “Unique puzzle gameplay.”
- “It provides a good introduction to the game mechanics, and then the levels become increasingly difficult as you advance through the game.”
- “The gameplay is surprisingly more innovative than I had expected, and the controls could be smoother, but they were pretty fine for this and weren't a point of issue at most times.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some users finding it beautiful and perfectly suited to create a creepy atmosphere, while others describe it as lame. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for enhancing the game's eerie mood and complementing its challenging puzzles.
- “The music is really beautiful and creepy, perfect for this game.”
- “Beautifully creepy music, too.”
- “Lame music and unappealing visuals.”
- “The music and appearance set a creepy mood, and the puzzles are interesting and challenging.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the art style and themes, while others found the visuals unappealing and lacking in quality.
- “I like the art style and themes.”
- “Lame music, and unappealing visuals.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is perceived as lacking depth, with users noting that while the initial atmosphere and design are promising, the environments feel flat and fail to engage players in a meaningful quest.
- “The atmosphere looks very promising with the title screen, character design, and overall preview, but the chambers themselves feel very cardboard-like, and I don't feel like I'm on any quest to retrieve anything.”
- “Character development is shallow and lacks depth; I found it hard to connect with any of the characters.”
- “The choices I made during character development felt meaningless, as they didn't lead to any significant changes in the story or gameplay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is initially captivating, highlighted by impressive title screens and character design; however, the environments feel flat and lack depth, diminishing the sense of immersion and purpose in the quest.
- “The design accentuates this atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere looks very promising, especially with the title screen, character design, and overall preview.”
- “Atmosphere looks very promising seeing the title screen, character design, and whole preview, but the chambers themselves are very cardboard-like, and I don't feel like I'm on any quest to retrieve anything.”