Circus Electrique Reviews

Dunno, maybe could be good, shinigami neutral

“A steampunk circus with style, but not enough soul.” Time Played: ~5 hours Verdict: Stylish but repetitive What I Liked: The art direction and world-building are gorgeous the idea of a Victorian steampunk circus doubling as an RPG is fresh and full of charm. Early hours are engaging, mixing turn-based strategy with management sim mechanics. Unique class designs (like fire-breathers, strongmen, and clowns) are fun at first and bring some flair to combat. What Went Wrong: After the honeymoon phase (~5 hours or so), the grind sets in hard. Combat becomes repetitive fast same enemy types, same patterns, minimal variation in strategy. The game has a snowball effect: small failures compound until you’re stuck in a frustrating death-grind cycle. Circus management sounds cool but ends up feeling like a chore. You’re juggling too much busywork with too little payoff. Loot, upgrades, and progression never feel satisfying the gameplay loop just doesn’t evolve enough. Final Thoughts: Circus Electrique starts strong, but quickly loses its magic. If the gameplay loop had more variety or if the grind was better balanced, it could’ve been something special. Instead, it’s a lot of style trapped inside a slog of repetition. Score: 6/10 – Cool concept, but ultimately "meh."