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Critics3 reviews
85/100
Metacritic4 critic reviews
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84/100
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3/5
Player reviews
100% positive262 reviews
Runs on
Windows
Price
US$2.99

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Once Upon a Jester cover

2022 · Bonte Avond · Rhythm · Platformer

Once Upon a Jester

Timed Nintendo exclusive

Travel the kingdom as Jester with his best friend Sok to improvise theatre shows and perform on stages far and wide. Sing your hearts out, crack jokes and impress audiences to become the stars of the famous Royal Theatrical Spectacle!

Released
9 November 2022
Platforms
Nintendo SwitchPlayStation 5WindowsXbox Series X/S
Genres
RhythmPlatformerPuzzleAdventureIndieArcade
Developers
Bonte Avond
Publishers
Crunching Koalas
Modes
Single-player
Perspective
Side viewText
Themes
ActionComedyDrama
Engine
GameMaker
Age ratings
ESRB E10+PEGI 3
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish (Spain)
Features
Family SharingFull controller supportSingle-playerSteam achievements
Time to beat
3hmain story4hcompletionist

Players say

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Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
Windows9 November 2022Worldwide
Nintendo Switch9 November 2022Worldwide
PlayStation 524 October 2025Worldwide
Xbox Series X/S24 October 2025Worldwide

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