The Puppet Master

About

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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Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The art style and themes create a beautifully creepy atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
The puzzles are challenging and rewarding, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
It's a free game that offers a unique and innovative puzzle experience, making it a worthwhile play for puzzle enthusiasts.

The controls can be unintuitive and frustrating, especially when using a keyboard.
The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more in terms of length and story depth.
There are occasional bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as getting stuck in walls.

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 atmosphere, they expressed a desire for a more engaging narrative and longer gameplay experience. Overall, the story does not significantly enhance the game, leaving players wanting more.
- “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!”
- “The atmosphere looks very promising, with the title screen, character design, and whole preview. It sets the stage for an engaging story.”
- “Don't expect a great ending; the story is really light, but it still has its entertaining moments.”
- “This game may be short, but the story is lacking depth. I wish it were more developed, as it feels like there's a lot of potential that wasn't fully realized.”
- “The atmosphere looks very promising with the title screen and character design, but the chambers themselves 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 to keep me invested.”
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.
- “The gameplay is surprisingly more innovative than I had expected, and while the controls could be smoother, they were pretty fine for this and weren't a point of issue at most times.”
- “It provides a good introduction to the game mechanics, and then the levels become increasingly difficult as you advance through the game.”
- “Unique puzzle gameplay.”
- “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 is described as beautifully creepy, effectively enhancing the eerie atmosphere and complementing the challenging puzzles. However, some users found the music to be unappealing, indicating a divide in opinions on its overall quality.
- “The music is really beautiful and creepy, perfect for this game.”
- “The music and appearance set a creepy mood, and the puzzles are interesting and challenging.”
- “Beautifully creepy music, too.”
- “Lame music and unappealing visuals.”
- “The music and appearance set a creepy mood.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the art style and themes, while others criticized the visuals as unappealing.
- “I like the art style and themes.”
- “Lame music, and unappealing visuals.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is initially captivating, highlighted by the title screen and character design, but the overall experience is diminished by the lackluster, cardboard-like environments that fail to immerse players in a meaningful 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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 didn't seem to impact the story or character growth, making the experience feel flat and unengaging.”