A Juggler's Tale Reviews
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 more of it.
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 games. Its main arguments are based on a sufficiently attractive plot and simple gameplay with ingenious puzzles.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
A Juggler’s Tale is a joy to play from start to finish. Gorgeous visuals, fun gameplay with puzzles that don’t frustrate and a narrative that plays out uniquely through the lens of the storyteller. If you enjoyed games like Limbo, Little Nightmares and others of a similar ilk, this is definitely one to add to your collection.
There’s no doubt that A Juggler’s Tale is going to leave you wanting more. Whether you feel that is down to the game being too short, or just that you would love to spend more time in the world will be personal to you. I fall into the latter category. I’m happy that the game is well structured and very well executed. It’s important for an initial impression of a game and a developer to be strong and A Juggler’s Tale is a fantastic first foray into the world of game development. To avoid spoilers I’ve been unable to delve too deep into certain part’s of the game, but just know that there’s more to the story than you may think. You’ll have to go and check it out! With all that being said, A Juggler’s Tale gets the Thumb Culture Gold Award.
A unique game that mixes an original mechanic based on puppet strings with an emotional and very interesting lyrical narrative.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
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 instantly remind fans of the seventh gen era of classics like LittleBigPlanet or Puppeteer in the best possible way. If a twisted fairytale with unique mechanics, captivating aesthetics, and a fantastic story sounds thrilling, don’t sleep on A Juggler’s Tale.
A Juggler'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.
Review in Italian | Read full review
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 with a wicked twist, the only downside is it’s short run time. Easily recommended to fans of Little Nightmares, or Puzzle side scrollers in general.
A Juggler’s Tale doesn't reinvent the wheel new but it also don't have to. The beautiful sidescroller with riddles and sneak sections knows how to present itself. In about 2-3 hours you get great pictures, beautiful music and a well written narrator with some bitter sweet turns. If you recommend Limbo, you'll also have to consider A Juggler’s Tale in the future.
Review in German | Read full review
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 full of empowerment and hope. It’s also about persevering and continually trying to move forward with her dreams when all else fails. I wholeheartedly recommend you play A Juggler’s Tale, and let it give your heartstrings a pull.
Many stories have given us the world of video games, and 'A Juggler's Tale' 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 adventures and emotions, with a powerful voice dominating the story and our actions. A story with a well measured duration and progression, with little dark dots that will not make you get out of it at all, fortunately.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
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 themes, this is a very enjoyable but short experience.
Review in Persian | Read full review
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 of its unique setting, but it also has a really engaging story that captivates you right away thanks to some superb voice acting.
In conclusion, A Juggler’s Tale is a compact but perfectly formed cinematic experience. It is beautiful to look at and has an immersive atmosphere with a level of detail that pulls the player into its world. The focus here is on story with the game being pretty relaxing to play for the most part. It also offers a unique gameplay mechanic in the form of a puppets strings limiting traversal options within a puzzle platformer environment. At only £12.99 this tale of empowerment and hope is well worth investigating.
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 gameplay are phenomenal.