Fragrant Story

 3DS
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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
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  1. Adz88
    Mar 10, 2023
    0
    What a waste of time a resources. The game is only 30mins long and the stages are tiny. The battle system is about as basic as it gets. There’s nothing unique or special about this game that you can’t find in other low budget RPGs that are guaranteed to give you way more gameplay for the price.
  2. Kyweaver16
    Jul 17, 2022
    0
    Do not buy this. The entire game lasts about 10-20 minutes. It's an obvious scam for library completionists and collectors. It was probably only released so that the developer can say their game is the last ever title to be published on the 3DS.
  3. lostnumber17
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    If you love tactics games with a hilarious and fun twist, this game is for you. The storyline is only about 30 minutes on hard mode, so it's definitely a short game, but it's replayability is 10/10 thanks to the different challenge levels and wide cast of characters, each with their own abilities. I sunk a few hours into this easily trying to get all the items and complete all theIf you love tactics games with a hilarious and fun twist, this game is for you. The storyline is only about 30 minutes on hard mode, so it's definitely a short game, but it's replayability is 10/10 thanks to the different challenge levels and wide cast of characters, each with their own abilities. I sunk a few hours into this easily trying to get all the items and complete all the challenges.

    This game can be played in short durations making it awesome for gamers-on-the-go and for people who don't have hours to dedicate at a time.

    Graphics - 8/10
    I'm a huge SNES fan, and thought this game brought that colorful, nostalgic charm while also adding some interesting cut-scene backgrounds and character portraits.

    Gameplay - 9/10
    This game uses a spinning wheel to determine character actions, and on the hardest difficulty setting the wheel is somewhat randomized which will have you on the edge of your seat and rethinking your tactics in battle. The wheel is what makes this game super fun. Controls are intuitive enough, and there's a lot of character variety. Added terrain would be a nice to have, but the game is fun without.

    Music - 10/10
    Wow. I didn't expect the music to be so good, but with William Kage and Sakimoto at the wheel (pun intended) the soundtrack is A+

    Charm - 10/10
    Between the name itself (Fragrant Story) and all of the puns around scent and plants, this short game is packed with funny charm and doesn't take itself too seriously.

    Replay-ability - 10/10
    A decent cast of characters and challenges, with a randomized experience on hard mode, give this game its replay value.    … Expand
  4. jaunt_iced
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
    I'll start with the fact that I bought physical before seeing its $4 eshop price. Wishing they made that clearer, sooner. But I don't think there was any intentional deception. If this was $35 on eshop I would rate lower, but for $4 it's quite satisfying. Usually that price gets you some random indie garbage, but this is different. It's retro style yes, but surprisingly high quality.I'll start with the fact that I bought physical before seeing its $4 eshop price. Wishing they made that clearer, sooner. But I don't think there was any intentional deception. If this was $35 on eshop I would rate lower, but for $4 it's quite satisfying. Usually that price gets you some random indie garbage, but this is different. It's retro style yes, but surprisingly high quality. Snappy controls, and overall feels very professional. Here's hoping they add content updates.… Expand
  5. venny88
    May 3, 2022
    10
    It is short but sweet. They put their heart into it and I can truly feel that. There are doing expansions content which is honestly needed. Also, the music is the best part, so it makes sense that they include the CD in physical. It is important to support small developers so that you can see strange new ideas like this one. In contrast to something big like Triangle Strategy, it is reallyIt is short but sweet. They put their heart into it and I can truly feel that. There are doing expansions content which is honestly needed. Also, the music is the best part, so it makes sense that they include the CD in physical. It is important to support small developers so that you can see strange new ideas like this one. In contrast to something big like Triangle Strategy, it is really nice to have something small you can jump into and play for a quick battle on lunch break.… Expand

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  1. Nintendo Life
    May 5, 2022
    60
    Is Fragrant Story worth picking up? Sure, as a curiosity and conversation piece perhaps. Four bucks isn’t much of an asking price, and the content on offer here is enjoyable and engaging for what it is. For the afternoon it’ll take you to play Fragrant Story, you’ll probably be satisfied with it — then you’ll have seen everything it has to offer, move onto something else, and never boot it up again. If you decide to pass on this one, there’s really not a whole lot that you’re missing out on. Given its low price and goofy nature, though, it may be worth picking up just so you can say you grabbed the last game on the North American eShop before Nintendo locked the doors for good.
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