Underplayed Gems

Fantasmagorie (2024)

Fantasmagorie cover
Developer
Needlepoint Productions
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Free To Play
Rating
4.0 of 5, 224 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 57 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You play as a ballerina puppet exploring a distorted theatre, using a needle and thread to climb and swing through hazy, hand-drawn scenery while a fragile story of loss unfolds.

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What players say

Players praise the dark, beautiful visual design and an interesting needle mechanic, but nearly everyone complains about clunky and floaty movement that makes platforming frustrating. The short, free experience is considered a strong student project, though camera issues and bugged achievements hold it back.

Screenshots

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