Once Upon a Puppet Launches on Nintendo Switch: Puzzle-Platformer Brings Theatrical Adventure to eShop

Daedalic Entertainment, in partnership with indie developer Flatter Than Earth, has officially released Once Upon a Puppet for the Nintendo Switch.

This intricately designed puzzle-platformer is now available for download worldwide via the Nintendo eShop, inviting players to embark on a visually enchanting and narrative-rich adventure. Originally unveiled through a series of sneak peeks and development updates, Once Upon a Puppet stands out for its cinematic approach to platforming and innovative dual-character mechanics.

The game transports players into the depths of a mysterious, forgotten theater—a world where the remnants of lost performances and shadowy secrets shape every corner. Players step into the roles of Nieve, an exiled stagehand, and Drev, a puppet bound to her by fate.

By seamlessly controlling both characters, gamers must solve environmental puzzles, manipulate elaborate stage backdrops, and recover the lost stories hidden within the Understage.

The gameplay draws heavily on the use of magical threads, enabling creative interaction with props, set pieces, and pathways, while encouraging teamwork between the two leads. A spokesperson for Flatter Than Earth highlighted the team's artistic vision: “We wanted players to feel like they’re inside a living stage production, where every backdrop and prop tells its own story." The game's hand-crafted environments are deeply inspired by the visual drama and grandeur of classic theaters, providing a distinct aesthetic that sets it apart from other platformers available on the Nintendo Switch. Once Upon a Puppet places a strong emphasis on story-driven gameplay.

Players will reconstruct lost theatrical sets, collect uniquely designed costumes inspired by legendary performances, and unravel the somber narrative that threads together the fate of the theater’s inhabitants.

Critics and early users have lauded the title’s animation quality and immersive world-building, with many praising its seamless integration of narrative and gameplay. Key features include: - Dual character-based puzzle-solving, requiring strategic coordination between Nieve and Drev - An original thread-manipulation mechanic to alter environments and uncover hidden secrets - Richly detailed, hand-crafted theatrical levels with dynamic stage movements - Collectible costumes and a variety of narrative-driven challenges inspired by the world of theater Released in June 2024, Once Upon a Puppet is available exclusively as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch.

The launch is accompanied by a new trailer showcasing the game’s striking visuals and innovative gameplay elements.

Both Daedalic Entertainment and Flatter Than Earth mark the title as a significant addition to their portfolios, aiming to captivate puzzle-platformer fans and lovers of story-driven indie games alike. Players can now immerse themselves in Once Upon a Puppet's captivating world directly on Nintendo Switch, experiencing an unforgettable journey through lost stories and shifting stages.

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