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- October 18, 2022
- Medow
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Get on itch.io StoreA 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…
Reviews
- The game features a unique and charming atmosphere with engaging mechanics that keep players invested.
- Controls are responsive and smooth, allowing for enjoyable platforming and exploration.
- The game offers a variety of interesting abilities and secrets, rewarding players for their exploration and mastery of mechanics.
- The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some level designs can be frustrating, with tricky platforming sections that may lead to repeated failures.
- The combat is overly easy and lacks challenge, diminishing the impact of the game's mechanics and items.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet effective mechanics that encourage exploration and mastery, offering a satisfying challenge through precision-based platforming and unique movement abilities. Players appreciate the game's immersive world and engaging mechanics, which evolve quickly and provide a rewarding experience for fans of the genre. Overall, it is praised as a fresh and enjoyable platformer with a strong emphasis on detail and mechanical depth.
“The game's mechanics are simple yet effective, and I loved discovering new items that gave my character new movement abilities.”
“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 challenge your precision and timing, and sometimes play like mini puzzles.”
“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.”
“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.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the atmosphere and complementing the art style, with many players praising its polish and ability to make exploration enjoyable. However, some users noted that the energy of the soundtrack can clash thematically with the game's objectives, particularly in the middle stages. Overall, while opinions vary, the music contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“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.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a rich blend of personality and charm, enhanced by a minimalistic yet stylish art style and a captivating soundtrack. Players appreciate its dark and mysterious ambiance, which contributes to the overall immersive experience, making it a standout in the metroidvania genre.
“This game surprised me... from its opening moment, it oozes personality and charm. It has a rich atmosphere, responsive controls, good combat, and interesting unique abilities that I would have never thought of! Give this game a go; you won't be disappointed.”
“The atmosphere of the game is dark and mysterious, which I love.”
“The game's art style is minimalistic yet stylish, and the soundtrack adds to the overall atmosphere.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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 captivates players, drawing them into the narrative.
“The story is done in typical Dark Souls fashion; you can find libraries, theaters, and statues sharing insights about the game world, which is quite interesting, though I can't say I fully grasp it.”
“The lore also provides a great story that I was invested in.”
“The story is presented in a typical Dark Souls fashion; you can find libraries, theaters, and statues that share some information about the game world, which is somewhat interesting, but I can't say I fully grasp it.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it difficult to engage with the characters and their motivations.”
“While the lore is rich, the way it's delivered is confusing and often leaves players feeling lost rather than intrigued.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a minimalistic yet stylish art style, complemented by polished visuals and an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, making exploration enjoyable.
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to have a wholesome mood that evokes positive emotions, contributing to an overall uplifting experience.
“The mood of the game is very wholesome.”
