A Juggler&s;s Tale

"It is amazing how the gaming industry has taken the simple concept of going from left to right on a screen and created so many wonderful games from it. A Juggler’s Tale is yet one more, combining some tried-and-tested ideas …"

"A Juggler’s Tale is a beautiful narrative-driven puzzle platformer that doesn’t overstay its welcome. While its gameplay can be a bit unpolished at times, the environments, storytelling, and visuals carry it through and deliver a memorable tale."

"A Juggler&s;s Tale drops the ball some with its design, but puts on a worthwhile show due to its presentation and story."

"Other than length I have very few real criticisms of A Jugglers Tale; Kaleidoscube have knocked it out of the park. What they’ve made is a very tight experience which is both harsh and beautiful, I just wish there was …"

"A Juggler&s;s Tale is a good, if short, puzzle platformer with an enjoyable narrated story. Bugs do need ironing out even as rare as they are, but if you&s;re a looking for something to occupy you for a couple of …"

"Well-presented with some strings attached"

"A Juggler&s;s Tale is enjoyable for what it is, but it doesn&s;t quite reach the particularly memorable nature of similar indie games it so obviously takes inspiration from. There&s;s a great introspective narrative with some brilliant themes regarding personal freedoms …"

"A Juggler&s;s Tale tries to find its space in the wide spectrum of similar games by impressing the audience with a truly suggestive and inspired aesthetic, a gorgeous front cover for a solid game. In just a couple of hours, …"

"A Juggler’s Tale is very short, but worth playing once. It has decent visuals, clever puzzles, and the story is original. There are even a few moments where the game reaches greatness, and almost goes beyond expectations; before it swiftly …"

"A Juggler’s Tale is the new project by kaleidoscube: a small German studio that transports us to the unfortunate life of the puppet Abby"

"A Juggler&s;s Tale takes inspiration from classics like Limbo and INSIDE while adding the concept of puppet strings, resulting not only in never-before-seen gameplay situations but also a memorable, deep and emotional storyline."

"A Juggler’s Tale is a short, classic storybook side-scroller that asks players if they’d prefer to let fate choose for them or to choose their own destiny. Featuring delightful mechanics set against a dark fantasy world, A Juggler’s Tale will …"

"The game hits the right story beats to bring home a winner. Once I started playing it, I did not want to put down the controller until I discovered Abby’s fate. The narrative and narration are top-tier, the world-building and …"

"A Juggler&s;s Tale is an uneven medley of indie platforming tropes and philosophical chin-scratching but a beautiful art direction make it almost worth it."

"The only real issue I experienced were some readability problems when it came to figuring out what certain puzzles expected of me, but I was always able to figure it out on my own in the end. A playthrough goes …"

"Many stories have given us the world of video games, and &s;A Juggler&s;s Tale&s; joins that repertoire. That the mechanics are simple and known makes it easier for anyone to get into it, while we live a story full of …"

"With its marionette characters and associated string-based challenges, rhyming narration, and a healthy dose of charm A Juggler&s;s Tale is certainly unique..."

"A Juggler’s Tale is a short but very sweet atmospheric 3D puzzle side scroller. With a unique dynamic of controlling a marionette, puzzles become more thoughtful. The game is visually stunning and has a wonderful gaming experience. Intense at times …"

"Although short, A Juggler’s Tale is an intelligent game well worth spending a few hours with. Its visuals are spectacular, and its haunting poetic narration – although jarring at times – provides an excellent and unexpected ending. Abby might not …"

"Join string puppet Abby on an adventure, where you&s;ll help her escape to freedom, but it doesn&s;t come that easily. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and help Abby to not let her strings - and whatever else the world throws at …"

"You really shouldn’t dismiss A Juggler’s Tale as just another Limbo or Inside clone. I might even consider it as good, if not better, than its main sources of inspiration. Not only does it feature gameplay elements that take advantage …"

"If it all proves too much, at least many of the vistas and scenes will soothe your mood with lovely visuals — especially as the sun sets. They don&s;t quite look photo-realistic; there&s;s a dash of flair and care that …"

"A Juggler’s Tale isn’t a long game, it will only take you a few hours to complete. However, its length is refreshing in a time where we are surrounded by massive open-world games that can leave us exhausted just by …"

"A small production, visually intriguing and with some interesting gameplay ideas. Maybe a little too short, leave with an appetite in your mouth in the hope of having more gameplay. However, it remains an experience to try."

"At just two - three hours in length, A Juggler’s Tale is a lean experience with little fat on the bones (though may still be a tad on the short side for some). Nevertheless, it’s a shame that the developer …"

"A Juggler’s Tale certainly ticks all my boxes as a gamer. A good story, wonderful artwork, sound effects and music. The story of a young girl taking her destiny into her own hands in a bid for freedom, it is …"

"This is one of those adventures that you can easily complete in a single afternoon, but that will not leave you indifferent. Kaleidoscube has endowed its platforms with personality, this being a similar approach in playability to many other video …"

"The biggest problem here is the total lack of challenge in puzzle design but on the other hand the simplicity of puzzles makes it a more accessible product for more people. Coupled with nice visuals and a story with universal …"

"A Juggler&s;s Tale is a polished title, delivering a smooth gameplay flow that&s;s over too quickly for its launch price. Anyone can appreciate the visual presentation and voiced story. Meanwhile, enthusiasts will enjoy the blend of puzzles (albeit easy ones) …"