About
Let us begin our tale, in the quiet city of Verona, Italy. A town for lovers... and giant, mutant flower attacks. As the leader of the Stratford-Upon-Avon High Drama Society, Imogen is no ordinary girl! Sure, she goes to school every day and helps produce plays for the community, but beyond that, she's a magical girl! With her powers, she can teleport to alternate dimensions based on Shakespeare plays, fight back the forces of Nightmare, and still get back in time for dinner! Join Imogen, Paulina, Viola, Rosalind, Miranda, Beatrice, and Kate on an epic adventure throughout the Shakespearean metaverse in this comedy JRPG!
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This Way Madness Lies is a narrative-driven RPG and adventure game that draws inspiration from Shakespeare's works. Released in November 2022 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, the game weaves literary themes throughout its design and storytelling. The game has attracted attention for its literary approach to the adventure-RPG format, with coverage highlighting how effectively it integrates Shakespearean elements into its world and narrative. Players interested in story-focused experiences and classical literature have found the game's premise compelling, making it a notable entry for those seeking RPGs with stronger narrative and thematic ambitions.
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