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Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Once Upon a Puppet is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer developed by Flatter Than Earth.
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Unpretentious, richly built and sincere.
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TheSixthAxisJul 20257/10I very much enjoyed the majority of my time with Once Upon a Puppet, and while it was not entirely without issues, it's a nice fusion of search adventuring and the linearity of Little Nightmares. This one is well worth a look for platforming fans.
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MinimapCassie KnightApr 20254/5 starsWhile 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.
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Gaming AgeMatthew PolleselMay 20258/10Once 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 and whimsical to dark and mysterious without breaking stride.
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Game RantCameron SwanApr 20256/10Once Upon a Puppet is an indie 2.5D puzzle-platformer with a lot of charm, but not a whole lot of substance.
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Video ChumsA.J. MaciejewskiApr 20253/5 starsI sincerely love Once Upon A Puppet but its glitchiness and frustration factor are so high that it's hard to widely recommend it. 🧵
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IGDB rating 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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