Underplayed Gems

PuppetShow™: Mystery of Joyville (2016)

PuppetShow™: Mystery of Joyville cover
Developer
AMAX Interactive
Publisher
Big Fish Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual
Rating
4.6 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore a beautifully rendered but unsettling town, solving puzzles and finding clues in a slow, contemplative pace.

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What players say

Players say the game is very short, around 2-3 hours, and ends on a "to be continued" cliffhanger. There is no map or hint button in the adventure sections, which can require writing down clues, but hidden object scenes have hints and puzzles can be skipped. The creepy story and colorful art are praised, though the writing is considered cheesy and the game shows its age.

Screenshots

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