The Puppet of Tersa: Episode One
When you lose something under your bed, where does it go? Cynthia discovers the answer to that question in this hand-drawn, point-and-click fantasy adventure.
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March 28, 2019
7 years and 129 days ago
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Positive23 reviews82.6%
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6 itemsAbout the Game
ABOUT THIS GAME:
This episodic storybook tale takes place in an era of the past, before computers and smartphones, when children solved problems through exploration and creativity. It is a point-and-click narrative adventure presented in a hand-drawn style that blends childlike innocence with something darker.
The Puppet of Tersa is a five episode series. Through each episode, Cynthia delves deeper into the world of Tersa, a place both whimsical and creepy, with bizarre creatures and unusual inhabitants. In her search for a way home. Searching for answers, making new friends, and solving puzzles and problems that will ultimately allow her to confront the mysterious force that keeps Cynthia from going home. Cynthia’s story begins with the first episode, The Puppet of Tersa: A Curious Place.
KEY FEATURES:
This episodic storybook tale takes place in an era of the past, before computers and smartphones, when children solved problems through exploration and creativity. It is a point-and-click narrative adventure presented in a hand-drawn style that blends childlike innocence with something darker.
The Puppet of Tersa is a five episode series. Through each episode, Cynthia delves deeper into the world of Tersa, a place both whimsical and creepy, with bizarre creatures and unusual inhabitants. In her search for a way home. Searching for answers, making new friends, and solving puzzles and problems that will ultimately allow her to confront the mysterious force that keeps Cynthia from going home. Cynthia’s story begins with the first episode, The Puppet of Tersa: A Curious Place.
KEY FEATURES:
- Advancement Through Puzzles:
The core foundation of gameplay requires Cynthia to solve puzzles in order to progress. - Experiment with Interactions:
Nearly everything in the game is interactive, providing players with tools needed to solve puzzles and the opportunity to learn more about the world of Tersa. - Digitally Hand-Painted, 2D Style:
The world of Tersa is digitally hand-painted using specialized brushes to give the presence of the artist's hand at work.
