- Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment
- Release Date: Apr 23, 2025
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 5, Switch
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Apr 28, 2025Once Upon a Puppet provides an enjoyable journey through a theatrical world, working nicely in terms of character integration and overall gameplay experience. However, there is no wow factor and it’s all too easy to get lost with what you are doing, unaware of any purpose.
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May 23, 2025Too often, I found myself quitting out of frustration, forced to replay sections from the last checkpoint because of bugs. These weren’t minor annoyances—they significantly impacted the experience. With proper polish, this could have been rated much higher. If the developers eventually patch the game, it’s absolutely worth your time. Until then, I suggest adding it to your wishlist and waiting.
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May 6, 2025Once Upon A Puppet stands out as an original and charming work, carried by remarkable artistic direction and poetic storytelling. Thanks to the ingenuity of its gameplay based on cooperation and the bonds between Drev and Nieve, the game skilfully blends emotion, reflection and combat, while immersing the player in a rich and theatrical universe. Despite a few technical flaws, such as imprecise movement and jump controls, objects that get stuck in the scenery, and a finicky camera, we had a great time discovering this adventure that blends platforming and interactive storytelling, and we hope it finds its audience.