Once Upon A Puppet

"Once Upon a Puppet is one of those little surprises that remind us why it is worth paying attention to the independent scene. Its artwork is beautiful, with a very careful visual style and a setting that conveys a lot …"

"Once Upon a Puppet tried to present a new and exciting idea, and it partially succeeded by building a theatrical world with an artistic and visually appealing style, accompanied by music that matches the atmosphere. However, it overlooked everything beyond …"

"I sincerely love Once Upon A Puppet but its glitchiness and frustration factor are so high that it&s;s hard to widely recommend it. 🧵"

"Once Upon a Puppet excels in its ability to build a fantastical world cobbled together from the dilapidated remains of opulence. As a 2.5D platformer, the game’s attempts to use the genre’s foundations are often mixed. Clever puzzles and bursts …"

"Once Upon a Puppet is an indie 2.5D puzzle-platformer with a lot of charm, but not a whole lot of substance."

"While mostly light-hearted, it does give off some eerie vibes at times. My playthrough took about 8 hours while spending some time searching for most collectibles and secrets."

"A &s;puzzle platformer&s; with a strong personality, an excellent cast and an intriguing story. In terms of gameplay, there is no shortage of ideas, but the game&s;s potential is almost totally destroyed by a large number of bugs and glitches …"

"Once Upon a Puppet is a good puzzle-adventure game that is also funny, touching, and full of style. Maybe the methods aren&s;t very new, but what counts is the beautifully staged story of what kind of magic happens behind the …"

"For us as players, "Once Upon a Puppet" is a bit like the world within the game itself: a play full of adventure, heart, and quirky characters, somewhat predictable and with numerous loving details. It&s;s one that takes place on …"

"While it has a unique look, and works well in general as a puzzle platformer, some issues with depth perception and quirky mechanics let it down"

"Once Upon a Puppet is a game that succeeds more on its artistic merits and creative vision than its mechanical execution. It&s;s a beautiful, atmospheric adventure that creates a unique and memorable world, even if the journey through it isn&s;t …"

"Once Upon a Puppet is a gorgeous platformer set in an intriguing world, but poor pacing and average platforming make it hard to easily recommend."

"Once Upon A Puppet reminds me of Puppeteer because of its overall aesthetic – not just the fact both are about puppets, but the whole gorgeous look of the game, and the way that it’s able to go from light …"

"Too often, I found myself quitting out of frustration, forced to replay sections from the last checkpoint because of bugs. These weren&s;t minor annoyances&s;they significantly impacted the experience. With proper polish, this could have been rated much higher. If the …"

"Once Upon a Puppet is a recommended experience for those seeking a narrative platformer with a strong artistic and emotional component accompanied by a sublime, theatrical soundtrack. However, gamers who are more demanding in terms of gameplay mechanics may find …"

"Accepting your past and moving forward after great loss are universal messages. Those messages are the heart of the adventure Once Upon a Puppet expresses. Drev and Nieve&s;s journey, despite having some loose threads here and there, tells a powerful …"

"If you like darker fairy tales and stop-motion style visuals, Once Upon a Puppet will definitely delight you. All in all, it&s;s not a bad title, but it could have made more out of its offered potential."