I really don't like circuses, so I wasn't expecting to like this. However it surprised me.
It appears that you have run out of petrol near a circus (why you don't start at the car who knows). You must head into the big top and discover the secrets of this strange place and make your escape.
It's a nice tight little playing area and fun and sensible to map (no mazes!). Exploring to find everything you need is fulfilling and there are a number of ways you can go about completing the tasks.
You do get the feel of the circus and the need to escape from this spooky place.
It's not a difficult adventure by any means, but all the more fun for that. Going from one place to the next and piecing it all together was surprisingly rewarding.
Parser/Vocabulary (Rating: 6/10) 
Simple but effective two word input.
Atmosphere (Rating: 7/10) 
A kind of spooky atmosphere, mainly generated by the clown and the tension at the end.
Cruelty (Rating: Polite) 
You can have a few spills along the way, but nothing too unkind. The final countdown can be a bit tough depending upon how long it takes you to get there.
Puzzles (Rating: 7/10) 
Enjoyable, logical and linked puzzles. Pleasing to complete.
Overall (Rating: 7/10) 
A satisfying little quest that has made me feel more positive about the series. Probably the best one so far. I would recommend this as one to try.