A Juggler's Tale

I really need to find a better term for indie platformers inspired by Limbo and Inside other than “the little kid running away from imminent danger genre”, but I really cannot think of one. It is one of the most iconic niches in indie gaming thanks to Playdead’s critical and commercial darlings, even if some people dismiss other games in the same bubble for being too derivative or just not creativ...

Although short, A Juggler’s Tale is an intelligent game well worth spending a few hours with. Its visuals are spectacular, and its haunting poetic narration – although jarring at times – provides an excellent and unexpected ending. Abby might not speak, but you’ll be rooting for her each step of the way.

A Juggler’s Tale is a good, if short, puzzle platformer with an enjoyable narrated story. Bugs do need ironing out even as rare as they are, but if you’re a looking for something to occupy you for a couple of hours, A Juggler’s Tale is worth giving a go for fans of the genre.

From the conversation I had about the viability of bringing back such an old franchise it felt like there was a mixed level of confidence in the game breaking out, but no shortage of ambition. Judging from what I played I could definitely imagine the combination of the classic formula with the tension of new multiplayer elements affording it some popularity. That potential seems like it would hing...

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 opti...

Join string puppet Abby on an adventure, where you'll help her escape to freedom, but it doesn't come that easily. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and help Abby to not let her strings - and whatever else the world throws at her - hold her back.

🎵 A Juggler’s Tale I must say deals, 🎵 🎵 An emotional bullet hitting the feels… 🎵

A Juggler's Tale drops the ball some with its design, but puts on a worthwhile show due to its presentation and story.

The Nintendo Switch version costs $17.99 and for that price, I would recommend literally any other game. Despite being good to look at, A Juggler’s Tale doesn’t have enough redeeming qualities to justify the price or the time investment. Unless you like the idea of shining a flashlight at your console just to see what you’re doing, save yourself.