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The game can be found on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} [[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1666250/Circus_Electrique/ here]].
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* DropTheHammer: Clowns wield hammers as their primary weapon.
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** ZigZagged; the papers provide regular reports on the outcome of your shows, the enemies you tackled in your last battle, and the resources you're bringing in. {{Justified}} in that the Maddening is making it difficult for ''most'' of their staff to bring in stories, and the Ringmaster is specifically trying to attract investors by making your earnings public.
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''[[https://playcircuselectrique.com/ Circus Electrique]]'' is a 2022 RolePlayingGame developed by Creator/ZenStudios and published by Saber Interactive.
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''[[https://playcircuselectrique.com/ Circus Electrique]]'' places players in Amelia's shoes as she seeks the truth behind the outbreak of Vicious roaming the streets, assisted along the way by the various performers hired by her uncle. But that's far from his only priority; even in the midst of chaos, TheShowMustGoOn!
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* AllDeathsFinal: If a performer falls in battle, that's that. You can expect to see their obituary in the next paper.
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* DeadpanSnarker: Amelia. Often becomes SnarkToSnarkCombat with her uncle.
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* EnemyMime: Many of these can be found among the ranks of the Vicious, using [[MultiArmedAndDangerous robotic arms]] to create their various attacks.
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* EnemyMime: Many of these Mimes can be found among the ranks of the Vicious, using [[MultiArmedAndDangerous robotic arms]] to create their various attacks.
* PaletteSwap: {{Downplayed}} with performers; each class offers a variety of distinctive hair and clothing styles that individuals mix and match. It's still entirely possible to end up with two characters that look exactly the same, but the odds are lowered to some extent.
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* RedEyesTakeWarning: The Vicious wear glasses and goggles with [[ScaryShinyGlasses Scary Shiny Lenses]].
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* WorstNewsJudgmentEver: ZigZagged; the papers provide regular reports on the outcome of your shows, the enemies you tackled in your last battle, and the resources you're bringing in. {{Justified}} in that the Maddening is making it difficult for ''most'' of their staff to bring in stories, and the Ringmaster is specifically trying to attract investors by making your earnings public.
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** ZigZagged; the papers provide regular reports on the outcome of your shows, the enemies you tackled in your last battle, and the resources you're bringing in. {{Justified}} in that the Maddening is making it difficult for ''most'' of their staff to bring in stories, and the Ringmaster is specifically trying to attract investors by making your earnings public.
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* ChainedByFashion: Escape Artists wear large padlock necklaces, along with wielding [[ChainPain lengths of chain]] as their weappons.
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* ChainedByFashion: Escape Artists wear large padlock necklaces, along with wielding [[ChainPain lengths of chain]] as their WeaponOfChoice.
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* LetNoCrisisGoToWaste: The Ringmaster has shades of this; not only does he refuse to let the Maddening get in the way of his circus reopening, he's more than happy than to send his performers out to protect his niece while she investigates... and even happier to [[StealingTheCredit take the credit]] for their heroics.
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* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: Who better to save London from the Vicious outbreak than a bunch of circus performers?
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* TheUnapologetic: [[spoiler:Mr Beaks]] refuses to apologize after your battle.
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* InMyLanguageThatSoundsLike: The Ringmaster has no idea what a Fakir is, and scolds his niece when she tries to inform him.
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* EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep: {{Downplayed}} with the Ringmaster; his full name of Randolph Masters is revealed from the onset, but he's generally addressed as 'Ringmaster'.
* EverythingSoundsSexierInFrench: [[LampshadeHanging Lampshaded]] by the Ringmaster; during one interview, he complains that Eli was obviously mimicking him when he named his own company 'Circus Mecanique':
-->'''Amelie:''' Well, his show does focus on steam-based mechanics, whereas yours favors electricity.\\
'''Ringmaster:''' But neither one of us is French! I chose 'Electrique' because I thought it sounded exotic. But he chose 'Mechanique' to say 'Hey, Randy! Look at me! I can do this without you!'
* EverythingSoundsSexierInFrench: [[LampshadeHanging Lampshaded]] by the Ringmaster; during one interview, he complains that Eli was obviously mimicking him when he named his own company 'Circus Mecanique':
-->'''Amelie:''' Well, his show does focus on steam-based mechanics, whereas yours favors electricity.\\
'''Ringmaster:''' But neither one of us is French! I chose 'Electrique' because I thought it sounded exotic. But he chose 'Mechanique' to say 'Hey, Randy! Look at me! I can do this without you!'
* MoralityPet: The Ringmaster doesn't seem particularly concerned about London being torn apart by the Vicious, aside from how that impacts his business. But he ''does'' care about his niece's safety, despite their strained relationship.
* NotWhatISignedOnFor: During the Prologue, Bertha is clearly taken aback to be promptly thrown headlong into a fight with the Vicious right after joining the Circus Electrique.
* NotWhatISignedOnFor: During the Prologue, Bertha is clearly taken aback to be promptly thrown headlong into a fight with the Vicious right after joining the Circus Electrique.
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* TheResenter: The Ringmaster believes that Eli Edwards grew jealous of how P.T. Barnum came to favor him during their apprenticeship.
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* TheResenter: The Ringmaster Randolph believes that Eli Edwards grew jealous of how P.T. Barnum came to favor him during their apprenticeship.
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* ChainedByFashion: Escape Artists wear large padlock necklaces.
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* DefeatEqualsFriendship: Most Vicious you beat are killed; however, certain special opponents may survive their encounters with you and unlock new recruitable classes.
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* TheResenter: The Ringmaster believes that Eli Edwards grew jealous of how P.T. Barnum came to favor him during their apprenticeship.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere:
** If one of your Vicious adversaries loses all their Devotion, they'll flee from the fight.
** This goes both ways; performers without Devotion can decide to permanently leave your employ.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere:
** If one of your Vicious adversaries loses all their Devotion, they'll flee from the fight.
** This goes both ways; performers without Devotion can decide to permanently leave your employ.
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* SoLongAndThanksForAllTheGear: If you've equipped any Gadgets to a performer who decides to leave, they take them with them. {{Averted}} if you opt to fire somebody.
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* YouLoseAtZeroTrust: If a performer's Devotion drops too low for too long, they may decide to [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere leave the circus]].
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* AllDeathsFinal: If a performer falls in battle, that's that. You can expect to see their obituary in the next paper.
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* ExtraExtraReadAllAboutIt: Each new edition of the paper is announced by a newsie, who occasionally uses this exact phrase or variations thereof.
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Ten years after a tragic accident claimed the life of her mother, Amelia is sent to witness and record the grand reopening of the Circus Electrique. But when the main attraction is unveiled - "Dr. Mabrey's Prodigious Pillar of Power" - a band of bobbies abruptly attempt to assault her! But her uncle's performers intervene, and from there, Amelia sets out to investigate the mysterious riots now erupting throughout London. Is the Pillar to blame, or is something else at fault?
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Ten years after a tragic accident claimed the life of her mother, Amelia Craig is sent to witness and record the grand reopening of the Circus Electrique. But when the main attraction is unveiled - "Dr. Mabrey's Prodigious Pillar of Power" - a band of bobbies abruptly attempt to assault her! But her uncle's performers intervene, and from there, Amelia sets out to investigate the mysterious riots now erupting throughout London. Is the Pillar to blame, or is something else at fault?
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* AsYouKnow:
** When conducting her first interview with her uncle, Amelia [[LampshadeHanging notes how]] she's already fully aware of his story... but figures that she could use some quotes.
--->'''Amelia:''' So people believe how dumb you are.\\
'''The Ringmaster:''' How flattering.
** Also seen with the reprinted newspaper articles documenting things like the rise of STEEM, and how their Mecaniques became ubiquitous sights throughout London.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Amelia witnessed the death of her mother during the tragedy ten years ago.
* DeadpanSnarker: Amelia. Often becomes SnarkToSnarkCombat with her uncle.
** When conducting her first interview with her uncle, Amelia [[LampshadeHanging notes how]] she's already fully aware of his story... but figures that she could use some quotes.
--->'''Amelia:''' So people believe how dumb you are.\\
'''The Ringmaster:''' How flattering.
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* DarkAndTroubledPast: Amelia witnessed the death of her mother during the tragedy ten years ago.
* DeadpanSnarker: Amelia. Often becomes SnarkToSnarkCombat with her uncle.
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* LoyalAnimalCompanion: Leonidas, a heavily scarred and half-blinded old lion who once served alongside her mother, now accompanies Amelia wherever she goes. While not as small as your typical EmpathyPet, his reactions commonly reflect hers. Particularly with all the growling.
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* WorstNewsJudgmentEver: ZigZagged; the papers provide regular reports on the outcome of your shows, the enemies you tackled in your last battle, and the resources you're bringing in. {{Justified}} in that the Maddening is making it difficult for ''most'' of their staff to bring in stories, and the Ringmaster is specifically trying to attract investors by making your earnings public.
** Another way the newspaper deals with the disruption is by reprinting old articles as headline news. This provides much of the {{Backstory}} and lore.
** Another way the newspaper deals with the disruption is by reprinting old articles as headline news. This provides much of the {{Backstory}} and lore.
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* FunWithAcronyms: STEEM is short for 'Solutions & Technologies from Eli Edwards' Mind'.
* GogglesDoSomethingUnusual: All STEEM Mecaniques require a pair of Control Specs to operate.
* GogglesDoSomethingUnusual: All STEEM Mecaniques require a pair of Control Specs to operate.
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** Devotion reflects a performer's loyalty, enhancing the strength of certain moves along with the power of their performance during shows. The Vicious have their own Devotion levels, showing their willingness to stand their ground and fight.
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** Devotion reflects a performer's loyalty, enhancing the strength of certain moves along with the power of their performance during shows. Some moves require ''spending'' Devotion.
** The Vicious have their own Devotion levels, showing their willingness to stand their ground and fight.
** The Vicious have their own Devotion levels, showing their willingness to stand their ground and fight.
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* PlayingWithFire: Fire Breathers naturally have all manner of flaming attacks.
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* PlayingWithFire: Fire Breathers Blowers naturally have all manner of flaming attacks.
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* EnemyMime: Many of these can be found among the ranks of the Vicious, using [[MultiArmedAndDangerous robotic arms]] to create their various attacks.
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Ten years after a tragic accident claimed the life of her mother, Amelia is sent to witness and record the grand reopening of the Circus Electrique. But when the main attraction is unveiled - "Dr. Mabrey's Prodigious Pillar of Power" - a band of bobbies abruptly attempt to assault her! But her uncle's performers intervene, and from there, Amelia sets out to investigate the mysterious riots now erupting throughout London. Is the Pillar to blame, or is something else at fault?
''[[https://playcircuselectrique.com/ Circus Electrique]]'' places players in Amelia's shoes as she seeks the truth behind the outbreak of Vicious roaming the streets, assisted along the way by the various performers hired by her uncle. But that's far from his only priority; even in the midst of chaos, TheShowMustGoOn!
The game can be found on UsefulNotes/Steam [[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1666250/Circus_Electrique/ here]].
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* IntrepidReporter: Amelia; while originally assigned to cover the reopening of her uncle's circus, she wastes no time in GoingForTheBigScoop.
* LoyalAnimalCompanion: Leonidas, a heavily scarred and half-blinded old lion who once served alongside her mother, now accompanies Amelia wherever she goes. While not as small as your typical EmpathyPet, his reactions commonly reflect hers.
* PlayingWithFire: Fire Breathers naturally have all manner of flaming attacks.
* MoralityPet: The Ringmaster doesn't seem particularly concerned about London being torn apart by the Vicious, aside from how that impacts his business. But he ''does'' care about his niece's safety, despite their strained relationship.
* RelationshipValues:
** Devotion reflects a performer's loyalty, enhancing the strength of certain moves along with the power of their performance during shows. The Vicious have their own Devotion levels, showing their willingness to stand their ground and fight.
** Performers also have personal preferences as to what type of acts they prefer working alongside during shows, which impacts their effectiveness.
* TheShowMustGoOn: While the player can opt ''not'' to put on performances, doing so helps bring in valuable resources to keep the Circus Electrique afloat. Everyone has wages to maintain, after all!
* SkewedPriorities: The Ringmaster expresses his condolences to the families of the bobbies that were killed during the outbreak... after all, he doubts they now have the funds necessary to come see their wonderful shows!
* {{Steampunk}}: The series is set in just such a universe, where STEEM-based technology rules and you can recruit such wonders as Robot Bears to your roster.
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''[[https://playcircuselectrique.com/ Circus Electrique]]'' places players in Amelia's shoes as she seeks the truth behind the outbreak of Vicious roaming the streets, assisted along the way by the various performers hired by her uncle. But that's far from his only priority; even in the midst of chaos, TheShowMustGoOn!
The game can be found on UsefulNotes/Steam [[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1666250/Circus_Electrique/ here]].
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!!This game contains examples of:
* IntrepidReporter: Amelia; while originally assigned to cover the reopening of her uncle's circus, she wastes no time in GoingForTheBigScoop.
* LoyalAnimalCompanion: Leonidas, a heavily scarred and half-blinded old lion who once served alongside her mother, now accompanies Amelia wherever she goes. While not as small as your typical EmpathyPet, his reactions commonly reflect hers.
* PlayingWithFire: Fire Breathers naturally have all manner of flaming attacks.
* MoralityPet: The Ringmaster doesn't seem particularly concerned about London being torn apart by the Vicious, aside from how that impacts his business. But he ''does'' care about his niece's safety, despite their strained relationship.
* RelationshipValues:
** Devotion reflects a performer's loyalty, enhancing the strength of certain moves along with the power of their performance during shows. The Vicious have their own Devotion levels, showing their willingness to stand their ground and fight.
** Performers also have personal preferences as to what type of acts they prefer working alongside during shows, which impacts their effectiveness.
* TheShowMustGoOn: While the player can opt ''not'' to put on performances, doing so helps bring in valuable resources to keep the Circus Electrique afloat. Everyone has wages to maintain, after all!
* SkewedPriorities: The Ringmaster expresses his condolences to the families of the bobbies that were killed during the outbreak... after all, he doubts they now have the funds necessary to come see their wonderful shows!
* {{Steampunk}}: The series is set in just such a universe, where STEEM-based technology rules and you can recruit such wonders as Robot Bears to your roster.
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