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A puppet themed platformer metroidvania with a focus on platforming rather than combat. Throw your crystal scissors into walls to create your own platforms, explore a twisting and mysterious land, and solve puzzles on a worldwide scale. Explore a World of Puppets In this game you will uncover the forgotten lands of Terrastage. A once bustling place with puppets and marionettes all playing thei…

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

The game features a unique and engaging premise with creative mechanics that enhance the platforming experience.
It has a charming atmosphere, polished presentation, and responsive controls that make exploration enjoyable.
The game offers a satisfying progression of abilities, rewarding players for mastering its mechanics and discovering secrets.

The game is very short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Some level designs can be frustrating, with tricky platforming sections and restrictive barriers that hinder navigation.
The combat is overly easy and lacks challenge, diminishing the impact of the game's mechanics and making it feel less rewarding.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet effective mechanics that encourage exploration and mastery, offering a satisfying challenge through engaging platforming and unique movement abilities. Players appreciate the game's immersive world, attention to detail, and the rewarding nature of mastering its mechanics, making it a standout title for fans of the genre. Overall, the gameplay is described as fresh, challenging, and enjoyable, with a strong emphasis on precision and timing.
- “The game's challenging but fair gameplay, combined with its immersive world and engaging mechanics, make it a must-play for any fan of the genre.”
- “The unique mechanics quickly build up into a broad suite of movement options, and levels provide platforming challenges that test your precision and timing, sometimes playing like mini puzzles.”
- “Mastering the mechanics of the game takes time, but is incredibly satisfying once you nail it down.”
- “The unique mechanics quickly build up into a broad suite of movement options, and levels provide platforming challenges that challenge your precision and timing, and sometimes play like mini puzzles.”
- “Short and sweet, with plenty of attention to detail and a mechanical depth that rewards mastery.”
- “Gameplay spices up quite quickly -- the second ability you get is given early, and is one of the biggest appeals for me.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its contribution to the atmosphere and overall polish alongside the visuals. However, some users feel that the music's energy can clash with the game's themes, particularly in the middle stages. Overall, while opinions vary, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a strong point that enhances gameplay, especially in the early game.
- “The game's art style is minimalistic yet stylish, and the soundtrack adds to the overall atmosphere.”
- “The music's nice, I love the art, and the movement is really fun.”
- “The music, sounds, and visuals are overall quite polished, which makes exploration fun.”
- “Music does nothing for me.”
- “However, in the middle of the game (not the end), I think the energy of the music clashed a bit thematically with the objective.”
- “Music does nothing for me.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its rich personality and charm, characterized by a dark and mysterious tone. Players appreciate the minimalistic yet stylish art style and a soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, contributing to its recognition as a hidden gem in the metroidvania genre.
- “The game's art style is minimalistic yet stylish, and the soundtrack adds to the overall atmosphere.”
- “This game has a great atmosphere and style to it.”
- “The atmosphere of the game is dark and mysterious, which I love.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The story is presented in a classic Dark Souls style, featuring environmental storytelling through libraries, theaters, and statues that enrich the game world, though some players find it challenging to fully understand. Overall, the lore is engaging and has successfully captivated many players.
- “The lore also provides a great story that I was invested in.”
- “The story is done in typical Dark Souls fashion; you can find libraries, theaters, and statues sharing something about the game world, which is kind of interesting.”
- “The story is presented in a typical Dark Souls fashion, with libraries, theaters, and statues providing some insight into the game world, which is somewhat interesting, but I can't say I fully grasp it.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's graphics feature a minimalistic yet stylish art style, complemented by a polished soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere. This combination contributes to an enjoyable exploration experience.
- “The game's art style is minimalistic yet stylish, and the soundtrack adds to the overall atmosphere.”
- “The music, sounds, and visuals are overall quite polished, which makes exploration fun.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game's emotional aspect as being very wholesome, contributing to a positive and uplifting experience throughout.
- “The mood of the game is very wholesome.”