| Developer | Zen Studios |
| Publisher | Saber Interactive |
| Genre | Turn-based Tactics RPG |
| Platforms | PC Nintendo Switch Xbox PlayStation 4 |
| Price | $19.99 USD |
| Where to Buy/Wishlist | Steam Nintendo eShop Xbox Store PlayStation Store |
Before I begin my review I would like to let the reader know that the following game “Circus Electrique” was provided to me from thedailygamepad.net and was given to thedailygamepad.net for free by the developers/publishers of the game. I would like to thank the developers/publishers on behalf of thedailygamepad.net for providing a free copy of the game to play for this video and for review.
A steampunk-inspired story-driven role-playing game with elements of tactics and circus management, Circus Electrique is utterly captivating. Only the show’s gifted actors have the abilities required to preserve the city when common Londoners mysteriously transform into ruthless killers.
The game starts off with you meeting Amelia, a strong-willed journalist who’s sent to cover her uncle’s circus called Circus Electrique, which she despises. Upon arrival, she is attacked by a deranged Bobby (British Police Officer) and the Circus Performers protect her from the Bobbies. Figuring that the real story is about the deranged people of London as opposed to the story about the circus. Amelia and the Circus Performers of her choosing head out into the streets of London to get the story of a lifetime.
Circus Electrique plays a lot like games such as Darkest Dungeon when it comes to its combat, but offers other elements such as management as you have to set up each of your circus shows. The game is a turn-based combat system which I was really happy with as I love turn-based combat games. You can recruit more performers at the train cart which can give you more performers to add to the roster.
Again not only do you have to pick what performers you want to go out with Amelia, but you are also responsible for putting on a good circus show while this happens. I would say that I was a little confused about the circus management part of the game. I’m not 100% sure what it actually does. I mean the performances generate money which is used for paying for more performers, but I would rather generate money via the battles.
However, I really enjoyed the combat of the game as it reminded me of games like Darkest Dungeon and the map reminded me of Slay the Spire. The combats move fluidly and I enjoyed fighting the deranged citizens of London. I also really loved the gritty art style of the game which gave it more of a steampunk vibe.
If you enjoy games such as Darkest Dungeon and love story-driven games then I highly recommend you play Circus Electrique. You can play the game on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Playstation 4 for 19.99 USD.
