Once Upon a Jester, a theatrical, musical adventure is coming

The title is set to have its opening night on both PC and Nintendo Switch later in 2022. For those that can’t wait to check out the game, an all-new gameplay trailer has just been released and a demo is available on Steam.

The Once Upon a Jester game is the third full title being developed by the Dutch indie developer Bonte Avond, who are known for wholesome and cheerful games. It will be published by Crunching Koalas, which has been around for a while, mostly known for releasing Darkwood and their porting work including Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and This War of Mine.

About Once Upon a Jester
Best friends Sok & Jester devise a mischievous scheme to steal the Royal Diamond!

To complete their master plan, they must start an improv theatre show and outperform every other act – including their rivals, Hofnar & Bok.

Only becoming the best show in the kingdom will get them invited to the Royal Theatrical Spectacle in the Royal Palace, where the king keeps his precious gem.

They embark on a grand adventure across a fantasy kingdom, meeting tons of wacky characters, performing improvised shows and singing their hearts out. Along the way, they unintentionally discover the freedom and joy of musical theatre.

Will the pair change their wicked ways or do whatever it takes to get rich?

Once Upon a Jester Key Game Features:

• No two shows are alike! The branching pathways can take the performance anywhere, depending on the player’s choices.
• A fully voiced cast of colourful characters brings life and laughter to the show!
  A Wendigo, a tree looking for its roots and a blob of pesto are just a few.
• It’s always adventure time in hand-crafted locations like the cosy Dorp Town, the dark mysterious Woudwoods, and the radio-obsessed Stad City.
• An original soundtrack, written and performed by the developers is here to vibe to, infused with indie tunes!