Tightrope Theatre Game Cover

"Tightrope Theatre" is a challenging game where you play as a tightrope walker, trying to keep their balance while performing tricks to impress the audience. The entire game takes place on a single screen, and the objective is to survive for as long as possible while juggling, moonwalking, and avoiding various obstacles. Created for Ludum Dare 31, the game's tightrope-walking action requires precise timing and quick reflexes. With its retro visuals and simple controls, "Tightrope Theatre" provides an engaging and addictive experience.

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  • Tablet

Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
  • Charming visuals and a fun theme featuring a clown on a unicycle, making for an enjoyable experience.
  • The game offers a good variety of levels with a nice difficulty curve, keeping gameplay engaging.
  • Short and sweet, providing a solid platforming experience that is well worth the price.
  • The movement controls are slippery and awkward, making precision platforming frustrating.
  • Difficulty spikes are inconsistent, leading to uneven gameplay experiences across levels.
  • Some platforms require jumping off-screen, which can hinder visibility and control, exacerbating the game's control issues.
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and variety, focusing on movement and jumping while utilizing level mechanics to progress. Players find it to be a solid platformer with enjoyable, though basic, mechanics that keep the experience engaging.

    • “Short, sweet, and keeps gameplay varied!”
    • “I quite enjoy only having movement and jump, and then having to use the level's mechanics to get through.”
    • “It is a solid platformer with some fun, albeit basic, mechanics.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its thematic coherence, seamlessly complementing the visuals and sprites to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The theming and music are both on point.”
    • “Music and sprites fit perfectly with the theme.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their charming visuals, contributing to its overall appeal as a delightful platformer.

    • “A short but sweet platformer with charming visuals.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game features a humorous tone, highlighted by a quirky clown character, which adds a lighthearted charm to the short and engaging indie platformer experience.

    • “A delightful indie platformer featuring a hilarious clown that keeps you laughing throughout the game.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot-on, with witty dialogue and amusing character interactions.”
    • “I couldn't stop chuckling at the clever jokes and playful antics of the characters!”
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Play time

5hMedian play time
5hAverage play time
5-5hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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