Shakespeare and Magical Girls, what could be better? Save the worlds of Shakespeare from the forces of Nightmare in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.
All Reviews:
Very Positive (121) - 94% of the 121 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Nov 10, 2022

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“With such great writing, beautiful art direction, and a battle system with just the right amount of depth for its length, This Way Madness Lies’ lovely bite-sized package is still as fulfilling an RPG experience as they come.”
4.5/5 – RPGamer

“Overall, I really enjoyed my time with This Way Madness Lies, so much so that I could cry, “good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow.” Fans of William Shakespeare, Sailor Moon, or Zeboyd’s other titles will have an absolutely delightful time with this one, as will those who enjoy tinkering with skill systems in their RPGs. If you’re in the mood for a short JRPG with a great sense of humor, look no further.”
90% – RPGFan

“A fun and engaging RPG with beautiful graphics and a bouncy pace.”
87% – PC Gamer

About This Game

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!

• Unique, turn-based combat!
• Hang out with your friends!
• Put on plays!
• Shakespearean dialogue too difficult to parse? No problem with our unique Ye Olde English to New English translator! 110% accurate!
• Multi-character unite abilities!
• Teaches you while you learn!
• Get a pet!
• Pacing that doesn't waste your time!
• Fun for the whole family!

We believe that world needs more bite-size turn-based JRPGs - short, self-contained games that you can enjoy over a weekend or a few play sessions when you want a change of pace from big epics. Something that's all killer, no filler. We estimate that a single playthrough of This Way Madness Lies will take around 5-10 hours, depending on difficulty & playstyle, and we hope that you will enjoy every minute!

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 32-bit
    • Processor: Intel Atom X7-Z8750
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD 405 Graphics 600 MHz
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Best viewed in 1080p
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
    • Processor: Core i3 4130, FX-4170
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2GB of VRAM: GTX 750ti, Radeon HD 7850
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Best viewed in 1080p
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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