Hey there, it’s Martin here—yeah, the guy running the whole ship over at Flatter Than Earth. Ever hear of Once Upon a Puppet? That’s our baby, a cool-as-heck puzzle-platformer where fairytale magic meets theater chaos. It’s like we threw a theatre and a bunch of puppets into a blender and got this whimsical world where adventure, friendship, and more stuff like self-redemption (if that’s a thing) collide. Anyway, before you dive into this wild ride, lemme throw you some tips that might just save your virtual hide. Or not. Up to you, really.
Meet Drev and Nieve. Odd pair, right? Drev’s your ambitious actor with a head full of dreams, while Nieve’s got the hands—we’re talking stage-hand and tailor level skills here. Oh, wait, did I mention they’re bound by magic? Yeah, so together they gotta make sense of this theater kingdom and deal with some dude called the Shadow King. Sounds dramatic. Let’s talk tips!
1. Costumes Aren’t Just for Fashion Shows
Running around collecting costumes because, surprise, they’re not just for looking sharp on stage. Nieve’s got this knack for using old sewing gizmos to whip together outfits based on the folks you bump into. Think of costumes like, I dunno, wearable secrets. Some puzzles? They demand the right jacket. So you better hunt down those story-specific threads if you plan on making it through.
2. Collectibles, Because Why Not?
There’s these Stained Glass Pieces and Props scattered about. Like some scavenger hunt, but, what with broken glass and ancient props. Little tidbits about kings, queens, and judges—that’s what you’ll uncover. So if you’re one of those who gets a kick outta knowing every last detail, make sure to pick these up. They kinda open up the world more, you know?
3. Don’t Skip Cutscenes – Gems in Disguise
Just me, or does everyone tend to skip cutscenes sometimes? Well, here’s a free piece of advice: don’t. Not if you actually wanna understand what’s happening in our tangled world. I mean, there’s this emotional punch to them, plus they sneakily hide clues about the kingdom’s history. A real punch-in-the-gut story, every step of the way.
4. Be a Wannabe Theatre Director
You can move stages and props around which is like, the whole point of the game! Think of it as being a major theatrical hotshot. Set the scene just right and you might open up paths or, I dunno, maybe even outwit some enemy character. Made it feel like actually directing the drama on stage.
5. Spotlights – Not Just for Making You Look Good
Lighting? Yeah, there’s a method to that madness. Our game’s lighting isn’t just for flair. Every beam and shadow’s got purpose, emotion, or whatever. See it as a stage-production puzzle. Maybe even a hint or two buried in light, if you’re savvy enough to notice.
Okay, well, hope you find these insights useful when you step into this theater-turned-videogame adventure. We’re stoked to have you all lose yourself in Once Upon a Puppet, now out on Xbox Series X|S! Wish you a smashing success, or at least less falling into pits or whatever. Stay magical, folks!
