Once Upon a Jester...
November 9, 2022
Embark on an adventure as Jester - you and your best friend Sok travel the kingdom to improvise shows and perform on stages far and wide. Sing your hearts out, crack jokes and impress audiences to bond with your companions and become the star of the famous Royal Theatrical Spectacle! …
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Critic Reviews (14)
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70.0
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70.0
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70.0
"A fantasy musical adventure which has big laughs to match its big heart, while being built around charming, if shallow, gameplay mechanics."
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65.0
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90.0
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75.0
"Once Upon a Jester is a hilarious, heartfelt experience with improvisational gameplay, excellent voice acting, and replayability. Though the shows can feel repetitive, branching dialogue and varied genres keep things interesting."
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75.0
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90.0
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85.0
"With an original story, charming characters, and some killer music, there&s;s just so much to love about Once Upon a Jester. With so much passion put into this game by such a small group of incredibly talented people, Bonte Avond …"
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60.0
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75.0
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70.0
"Once Upon a Jester is surprising game for me and I do recommend it, especially if you are looking for something comedic and that is only a few hours long. It might be over rather quickly, but will stay with …"
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30.0
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70.0
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85.0
"Equal parts original, absurd, goofy, clever, catchy, and sincere, Once Upon a Jester is a gem of creativity that uses hilarious writing and a wonderful soundtrack to punch well above its weight."
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92.0
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68.0
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84.0
"Once Upon a Jester is a phenomenal and hilarious adventure title that&s;ll make your sides hurt. I adored its crazy plot, excellent aesthetics, and original approach. My only complaint is its lack of longevity and replay value."
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65.0
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70.0
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75.0
"Once Upon a Jester certainly isn&s;t a groundbreaking game or an action-packed title whose gameplay will blow you away with originality, but it does offer a unique concept that truly shines. Think of it a bit like a musical; some …"
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40.0
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55.0
Story
60.0
"While people who enjoy storytelling and some quirk may enjoy a bit of creative improv, the game has some quirks"
Read original review"Once upon a Jester is absolutely delightful from start to finish, packed with utterly charming characters and fabulous musical numbers."
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70.0
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75.0
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70.0
"Once Upon a Jester is a great little game. It is well constructed, packed with jokes, and words of wisdom and has a feel-good vibe. The music is a highlight, with great beats and catchy tunes. I wish there was …"
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38.0
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96.0
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92.0
"Once Upon A Jester isn&s;t like too many other games out there, but if you&s;re willing to give it a chance, you&s;ll find that it does what it sets out to do incredibly well."
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30.0
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78.0
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92.0
"Once Upon a Jester is a classic hero quest told through some creative gameplay and writing. There are plenty of touching moments mixed in with the humor, which I wasn&s;t expecting. The music sets the scenes perfectly as well. What …"
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75.0
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75.0
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75.0
"A whimsical, irreverent and eccentric adventure game centred on musical theatre and improvisation, Once Upon A Jester is a pleasurable game that doesn&s;t outstay its welcome. It might be a bit too simplistic for some, but the light-hearted, fun loving …"
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80.0
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75.0
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90.0
"Other than that, Once Upon A Jester feels absolutely gezellig. From the live-performed songs to the funny writing and memorable characters, Jester and Sok&s;s journey is one I would heartily recommend and makes my Dutch heart incredibly proud."
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