Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part tactics, part circus management, and completely enthralling - all with a steampunk twist. When everyday Londoners mysteriously turn into vicious killers, only the show's talented performers possess the skills necessary to save the city.
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Named for the greatest show in Victorian steampunk London, Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part tactics, part circus management, and completely enthralling – all with a steampunk twist. When everyday Londoners mysteriously turn into vicious killers, only the circus’ lineup of Strongmen, Fire Blowers, Clowns and other performers possess the unique talents necessary to save the city. Through tactical turn-based battles, these unlikely heroes face Bobbies, British Sailors gone bad, aggressive Posh Girls, and other Victorian-era archetypes stand in their way – not to mention the occasional menacing Mime or Robobear. The game’s innovative Devotion morale system affects characters’ performance not only in battles, but also for actual circus shows, dutifully managed between heroic jaunts through six sprawling districts.
Platforms
Switch PC PS4 PS5 XONE Series X|SGenres
Indie Role-playing (RPG) Strategy Tactical Turn-based strategy (TBS)Themes
Historical
Languages: Spanish (Spain) and 7 more
| Interface | Audio | Subtitles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| German | |||
| Spanish (Spain) | |||
| Italian | |||
| Hungarian | |||
| Russian | |||
| French | |||
| Portuguese (Brazil) | |||
| English |
Media
Critic Reviews
Gaming Age
By Matthew PolleselIt's hard not to wish that Circus Electrique had simply tried to whittle everything down to, say, half a dozen of its best ideas. If you’re after a dense game, this will deliver exactly that – but at a certain point, you kind of wonder whether it’s all worth it, and I don’t know that it is.
Geeks Under Grace
By Wesley LantzCircus Electrique is a beautiful and ambitious RPG that unfortunately fails when it comes to delivering a fun or engaging experience.
RPGamer
By Andron SmithWhile Circus Electrique attempts to provide its own unique twist to various elements, it finds varying levels of success.
GameMAG
ByCircus Electrique is an unusual piece that is aimed at short play-sessions. The setting is unique, but the overall game balance can feel a bit uneven.
Checkpoint Gaming
By MrsLlanteCircus Electrique is truly a unique experience compared to the range of games on offer today. With a mix of several different genres, it somehow manages to blend them together in a way that makes logical sense and create seamless gameplay. However, the caveat is that there is a lot to learn as it isn't a simple casual game. Both management and tactical RPG systems require a lot of strategic planning and knowledge which can become overwhelming quite quickly if you aren't careful in following all the directions. Despite this, Circus Electrique delivers a gorgeous environment to play in alongside a diverse range of performers to pick from. If steampunk is your aesthetic and you enjoy a challenge, Circus Electrique will give you an experience you won't soon forget.
