Once Upon a Puppet

Once Upon a Puppet invites players into a vividly crafted world where the lines between puppet and puppeteer blur in a theatrical setting filled with puzzles and platforming challenges. You control both the Scenohand Yasna and the puppet Drev, whose fates have been stitched together by magic. Cast into the underworld beneath the stage, they must work as one to reclaim their lost place in the grand theatre above. Navigating through intricate levels filled with traps and secrets, players uncover fragments of forgotten performances while learning to master the threads that bind the characters together.

Interaction Between Puppet and Puppeteer

The gameplay centers around a dual-control system where Yasna manipulates Drev with precision. Players must learn how to time movements, swing across gaps, and solve puzzles that rely on the puppet’s unique physics. The control system emphasizes both rhythm and strategy, as every pull and release affects Drev’s ability to traverse the environment. Along the way, a colorful cast of characters appears, each contributing dialogue lines crafted to enrich the atmosphere and advance the narrative hidden within the theatre’s crumbling walls.

Confronting Shadows and Restoring the Stage

As Drev and Yasna press forward, dark figures emerge to block their path. These hostile forces, representing forgotten fears and broken dreams, must be overcome through clever use of movement and coordination. Battles are woven naturally into the exploration, and the shifting stages often demand quick thinking and mastery of the puppet’s lifeline. Players will move scenery, reposition props, and recreate key scenes from lost performances to uncover the mystery of the abandoned stage and challenge the rule of a heartless King who once commanded the theatre.

The world of Once Upon a Puppet is crafted with attention to visual storytelling, using vibrant backgrounds, layered animations, and theatrical set designs that blend past and present into a continuous performance. Each location within the under-stage realm is meticulously detailed, encouraging players to search for hidden items that reveal more about the world’s history. Music and sound design play an integral role, weaving together the actions on screen with a haunting score that reflects the characters’ emotional struggles and small triumphs.