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Shadow Fencer Theatre

Shadow Fencer Theatre

Released: 6/26/2019

Shadow Fencer Theatre is the competitive awkward physics sword fighting game set in the world of shadow puppets. Take center stage with a unique cast of characters and make your way to become a Grandmaster of the theatre. Perform solo or battle a friend in a veritable variety show of game modes and skits. Whether you are a one-puppet show or sharing the stage, above all else, show the world you are the best performer on the shadowy screen. Acting 101: Be sure to point the pointy end away from you and towards your opponent. When all else fails, just do a cheeky sword throw. What are the Features? Single player and local two player fencing combatStory - Find out what it takes to keep a last-of-it’s-kind shadow puppet theatre in business.Marathon - Survive the gauntlet and become a Grandmaster.Improv - Quick play by yourself or with a friend, selecting the cast, stage and direction of the shadowy fight. Direct the Improv fights with a selection of gameplay variations, limits and more.Skits - a proverbial vaudeville of mini-games set to delight and distract. Story - Find out what it takes to keep a last-of-it’s-kind shadow puppet theatre in business. Marathon - Survive the gauntlet and become a Grandmaster. Improv - Quick play by yourself or with a friend, selecting the cast, stage and direction of the shadowy fight. Direct the Improv fights with a selection of gameplay variations, limits and more. Skits - a proverbial vaudeville of mini-games set to delight and distract. Over 16 selectable characters:Robots, Giraffes, Pirates and more! An eclectic cast so big we needed a larger dressing room! 8 Unique Stages:Behold the power of paper cutouts on sticks and string, and their uncanny ability to set the stage and tell a story. The magic of the theatre! Original Soundtrack:A collection of musical notes played specifically for this game!

Shadow Fencer Theatre is the competitive awkward physics sword fighting game set in the world of shadow puppets. Take center stage with a unique cast of characters and make your way to become a Grandmaster of the theatre. Perform solo or battle a friend in a veritable variety show of game modes and skits. Whether you are a one-puppet show or sharing the stage, above all else, show the world you are the best performer on the shadowy screen. Acting 101: Be sure to point the pointy end away from you and towards your opponent. When all else fails, just do a cheeky sword throw. What are the Features? Single player and local two player fencing combatStory - Find out what it takes to keep a last-of-it’s-kind shadow puppet theatre in business.Marathon - Survive the gauntlet and become a Grandmaster.Improv - Quick play by yourself or with a friend, selecting the cast, stage and direction of the shadowy fight. Direct the Improv fights with a selection of gameplay variations, limits and more.Skits - a proverbial vaudeville of mini-games set to delight and distract. Story - Find out what it takes to keep a last-of-it’s-kind shadow puppet theatre in business. Marathon - Survive the gauntlet and become a Grandmaster. Improv - Quick play by yourself or with a friend, selecting the cast, stage and direction of the shadowy fight. Direct the Improv fights with a selection of gameplay variations, limits and more. Skits - a proverbial vaudeville of mini-games set to delight and distract. Over 16 selectable characters:Robots, Giraffes, Pirates and more! An eclectic cast so big we needed a larger dressing room! 8 Unique Stages:Behold the power of paper cutouts on sticks and string, and their uncanny ability to set the stage and tell a story. The magic of the theatre! Original Soundtrack:A collection of musical notes played specifically for this game!

Shadow Fencer Theatre is the competitive awkward physics sword fighting game set in the world of shadow puppets. Take center stage with a unique cast of characters and make your way to become a Grandmaster of the theatre. Perform solo or battle a friend in a veritable variety show of game modes and skits. Whether you are a one-puppet show or sharing the stage, above all else, show the world you are the best performer on the shadowy screen. Acting 101: Be sure to point the pointy end away from you and towards your opponent. When all else fails, just do a cheeky sword throw. What are the Features? Single player and local two player fencing combatStory - Find out what it takes to keep a last-of-it’s-kind shadow puppet theatre in business.Marathon - Survive the gauntlet and become a Grandmaster.Improv - Quick play by yourself or with a friend, selecting the cast, stage and direction of the shadowy fight. Direct the Improv fights with a selection of gameplay variations, limits and more.Skits - a proverbial vaudeville of mini-games set to delight and distract. Story - Find out what it takes to keep a last-of-it’s-kind shadow puppet theatre in business. Marathon - Survive the gauntlet and become a Grandmaster. Improv - Quick play by yourself or with a friend, selecting the cast, stage and direction of the shadowy fight. Direct the Improv fights with a selection of gameplay variations, limits and more. Skits - a proverbial vaudeville of mini-games set to delight and distract. Over 16 selectable characters:Robots, Giraffes, Pirates and more! An eclectic cast so big we needed a larger dressing room! 8 Unique Stages:Behold the power of paper cutouts on sticks and string, and their uncanny ability to set the stage and tell a story. The magic of the theatre! Original Soundtrack:A collection of musical notes played specifically for this game!

Critics
73
Steam
92

Score Breakdown

72.5

Critic Average

2 reviews

92

Steam User Score

13 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
N/A

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (50%)1 launch window (50%)0 late (0%)