Circus Electrique

"While Circus Electrique attempts to provide its own unique twist to various elements, it finds varying levels of success."

"Neither of the two layers in Circus Electrique would satisfy on its own. Of course, neither needs to – Zen Studios have built a game where two connected sets of systems continually reinforce each other. The result is an engine …"

"In the end, the main takeaway I have from playing through Circus Electrique is just how flat it all feels. Playing the game is never explicitly unpleasant but is never memorable or particularly fun, either. Instead, the game is almost …"

"Circus Electrique is a great example of how being a "clone" doesn&s;t mean being boring or bad. You can trace the game&s;s roots back to Darkest Dungeon, but it has enough of its own charm and style to make it …"

"Circus Electrique is like a complex trifle: it has many layers that need to be in sync in order to achieve balance. It is not a game you can take lightly, and you will spend a lot of time figuring …"

"Whether players are looking for their next strategic obsession or just some steampunk circus fun, Circus Electrique offers an experience almost every type of tactical fan can enjoy."

"At the end of the day, Circus Electrique is still a fun time. The RPG blend of character maintenance, challenging battles, and circus management has a lot here and it can sometimes be overwhelming, but if players take their time …"

"Circus Electrique is complex and daunting at first glance. But when approached with an unhurried mindset, this RPG/management hybrid can be deeply rewarding. While the steampunk story elements are a bit light, the game more than makes up for it …"

"There’s a lot going on, but it doesn’t stop the game from feeling stale. Only getting to do one battle per in-game day makes the title&s;s pacing feel very slow, and the story feels disappointingly broken up as a result."

"Circus Electrique has a plethora of intriguing ideas. Unfortunately, most of these don&s;t mesh well with the core gameplay, leading to a tedious romp."

"Circus Electrique combines strategy, resource management, and exploration to create an intriguing but demanding adventure with heart."

"It doesn&s;t help that, while the Tesla circus aesthetic is fun, the game&s;s use of 3D models means that it is not as visually distinct as the game that inspired it. One aspect that may change your mind about trying …"

"Circus Electrique is a decent RPG. While the combat won&s;t blow you away, and the management simulation is rather poor. The stellar music and superb visuals will make you want to stay and live in that world for just a …"

"Undeniably stylish, cool, and ambitious, the planning and strategy demands it places on you can also be overwhelming"

"Although Circus Electrique has its intriguing quirks, with the reliance on devotion and the occasional circus-management opportunity, too many flaws accompany them. With most of its story revolving around combat, it soon becomes an annoyance rather than an enjoyable element. …"

"Circus Electrique features a unique take on a blend of genres that are nicely balanced against one another – a fun narrative, slick turn based combat and interesting circus management simulation. The art style (a steampunk take on Victorian London) …"

"Circus Electrique combines tricky turn-based combat and circus management to create a wonderful game for those willing to learn all the mechanics."

"Circus Electrique has a unique vibe, inventive art, and a thoroughly detailed devotion to its steampunk setting. For patient gamers with a love for stats and carefully managed decisions, the engaging combat will be icing on the cake. For some …"

"It&s;s hard not to wish that Circus Electrique had simply tried to whittle everything down to, say, half a dozen of its best ideas. If you’re after a dense game, this will deliver exactly that – but at a certain …"

"Overall though, while it may be a bit harder to recommend Circus Electrique to those that do not like a challenge, especially a tougher challenge, for those that do? There’s plenty of challenges to be found. Add in a great …"

"Circus Electrique originally blends circus management and turn-based combat but stumbles in its execution."

"Circus Electrique is unlike any other RPG. Genre fans who like deep stat management will find a lot to like here. The mix of circus management and combat makes for a unique experience, although the management aspect does disrupt the …"

"Darkest Dungeon Circus Manager 2022."

"Circus Electrique is the kind of game that does so many different and unique things that they end up making up for some mistakes and missteps seen throughout it. Despite not figuring in any list of "best of the year", …"

"Circus Electrique has so much promise. It’s gameplay foundation is incredibly solid, the theme unique and well executed, and there’s plenty of variety in everything. And while it’s definitely inherently flawed, there’s nothing here that can’t be fixed. Right off …"

"Circus Electrique is a beautiful and ambitious RPG that unfortunately fails when it comes to delivering a fun or engaging experience."

"Circus Electrique may not be a tactical sensation, but it is definitely a worthy show."