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Royal Jest (Director's Cut)

A story driven theatrical performance about family, world-domination, and capitalism. Curtain simulator.

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Developer
Logical Extremes
Publisher
Theatre House Games
Release
September 18, 2025
318 days ago
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About the Game

                         

Royal Jest is the world's first ever theatrically performed game! Play as our hero, a humble peasant boy, as he receives a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to the opulent royal palace. The royal family, eager to refresh their incestuous lineage, seeks a worthy suitor for the Princess...

Crafted with charming, hand-cut papercraft aesthetics, this unique adventure blends dark humor, stage-inspired gameplay, and theatrical set pieces.

Features: 

  • Bizarre and eccentric characters and animations! Encounter a wild cast of quirky characters brought to life with vibrant, offbeat animations that burst with personality.

  • A never ending barrage of fully scripted humor! Dive into a relentless stream of witty dialogue and absurd situations that keep the laughs coming from start to finish.

  • Dozens of theatrical set pieces to discover and explore! Uncover a variety of dynamic, stage-inspired environments filled with hidden surprises waiting to be explored.

  • An upbeat original soundtrack! Groove to a lively, custom-composed soundtrack that perfectly complements the game’s theatrical vibe!

  • …and fully player controlled curtains!

Starring Tony, the flamboyant knight who slays with style and a wink, all while dodging questions about his private life...

…facing off all manner of walking clichés.

It ain't curtains till the fat lady belches!

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