Why do you ask? What’s it to you?Well in this game, the narrator does too! A Juggler’s Tale has an interesting story to tell,It’s about young Abby, and she’s not doing too well. You could say it’s sad, or argue that it’s plain impoliteHow this wee little lass is forced into a daily staged fight While scripted, to the audience it’s a thrilling affair,how such a little girl bested a bear But the success is shortlived; at the end of each daythe ringleader grabs her and locks her away

It doesn’t take a lot to set up the plot

Then, a small miracle, it’s lovely to see,with the help of some critters, she steals her master’s key Our juggler escapes, as the bear plays his partSure it’s exciting, but it’s only the start! At first, she wonders: “What have I done?”But the thoughts soon vanish at the taste of freedom

The graphics are neat, it’s a visual treat

A Juggler’s Tale is gorgeous, a sight to beholdYou’ll see plenty of colorful vistas as the story unfolds But Abby’s given no rest by the puppeteer who’s ever controllingShe runs and she runs through levels full of parallax scrolling It’s not just walking and jumping or aiming at thingsWhen solving puzzles, you’ll make use of your strings

The gameplay evolves, there are puzzles to solve

Running from thugs who’ll rip her to shredsAbby’s got no choice but to rely on her threads Though there are plenty of checkpoints, it’s never too hardI wager there’s even a chance you’ll survive it unscarred You’ll jump, pull levers and even train your aim,but after few hours it all starts feeling the same Luckily for us, A Juggler’s Tale is not overlong,Just when it threatens to grow stale, it breaks out in song The music, while rare, is a feast for the earsIf there were just a few more tracks, it would be welcomed by cheers As we’re carried away by a group of singing thugsI take a moment to bring up some small bugs

Grab the tissues, because it still had some issues

Sometimes the jumping or animations felt weirdThere was even a time when Abby disappeared Alas, such is the fate of a game with console portsbut luckily we reviewers also submit reports So relax, fear not, it’s only a scratch,I have full faith all bugs will be fixed in a day-one patch.

Final thoughts on A Juggler’s Tale

Final Score: 4/5 A Juggler’s Tale feels truly unique, aside from some bugs (and maybe a short playtime) there is nothing to critique. The writing is witty and delivered in rhyme, at the end of the ride you’re guaranteed a great time. It looks stunning, it’s colorful and oozes with style, I can only conclude that this puppet show is very much worth your while. ⇒ Get A Juggler’s Tale for PC A Juggler’s Tale is available on Windows PC, Xbox Consoles, Playstation Consoles, and Nintendo Switch. It takes around 2-3 hours to beat. Disclaimer: Reviewed on Xbox Series X. Review copy provided by the developer.

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