Puppeteer (2013)
Genres:Adventure, Platform
Themes:Action, Fantasy, Horror
Game modes:Single player, Co-operative
Story:One dark moonlit night, a young boy named Kutaro was carried away by the maleficent Moon Bear King to a black castle where the unlucky lad was transformed into a puppet.
Kutaro displeased the terrible tyrant, who devoured the boy's wooden head and cast away his body. But the headless hero was not alone, for he had discovered a very special pair of scissors to help him on his harrowing adventure to find his head, and his way home.
Puppeteer is a brand new franchise developed exclusively for PlayStation 3 by SCE JAPAN Studio. Set in a magical puppeteer’s theatre, this title will introduce you to a strange and fantastic world, where the environment is constantly changing. Players will enjoy a rich, dark fairytale where surprises lurk around every corner.
Key Features
Swappable Heads -Kutaro can change his head anytime he chooses. Lose your head and you lose a life, but use your head and you’ll discover that you have the ability to change the world
Unique Platforming -Wielding a pair of magical scissors, Kutaro cuts and crops his way through the adventure
Dynamic Interactive Backgrounds -A huge variety of backgrounds that are continually changing, taking you on a journey of discovery that will surprise and thrill
Theatrical Storytelling -Audience, lights, sets, music and narration all combine to create a mesmerizing, unique storytelling experienceShow more
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J’avais découvert ce titre via le PS+ de Sony sur la PS3, et j’ai tellement apprécié le jeu que j’ai fini par récupérer un exemplaire physique pour le seul plaisir de le posséder.
J’ai vraiment adoré l’esthétique combinant marionnettes et théâtre, le jeu varie énormément les situations, les décors, l’ambiance, il se renouvelle régulièrement manette en main et autorise même le jeu à deux. Le visuel est magnifique et la bande-son au top ! Sans compter l’humour omniprésent qui est un véritable régal ! Quant au doublage français, il est juste parfait. Gros coup de cœur pour le titre.
Ce jeu particulièrement fun mériterait bien d’arriver sur PC et chez GoG, surtout que d’autres titres Sony figure déjà à son catalogue.
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