Fairy Fencer F

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 48
  3. Negative: 5 out of 48

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  1. FogCityRoller
    Aug 9, 2015
    3
    While the combat seems interesting at first, it can get repetitive and the WASD movement in combat is a failed attempt at spicing up multi-targeting. The dialogue in this game is SO boring and dragged out with very childish attempts at 'adult' humor. The art is nothing to write home about. What a way to get started on an adventure by having the protagonist come off as a lazy jerk. ThisWhile the combat seems interesting at first, it can get repetitive and the WASD movement in combat is a failed attempt at spicing up multi-targeting. The dialogue in this game is SO boring and dragged out with very childish attempts at 'adult' humor. The art is nothing to write home about. What a way to get started on an adventure by having the protagonist come off as a lazy jerk. This game is only for most diehard JRPG fans with low standards for humor. The only reason I am giving it any points is because the soundtrack is rather nice.… Expand
  2. TsukasaHiiragi
    Aug 10, 2015
    4
    Grindfest is the best word to describe Fairy Fencer F, horrible drop rates on quest items, low chances to steal quest items. Nothing but mindless boredom inducing grinds for exp/wp. These are the aspects that heavily let down FFF. Don't let any fanboy auto-positives persuade you that this game is good because with all the issues, the sheer grindfest nature, the highly missableGrindfest is the best word to describe Fairy Fencer F, horrible drop rates on quest items, low chances to steal quest items. Nothing but mindless boredom inducing grinds for exp/wp. These are the aspects that heavily let down FFF. Don't let any fanboy auto-positives persuade you that this game is good because with all the issues, the sheer grindfest nature, the highly missable content. Even die hard JRPG fans have a hard time sticking up for all the problems this game has, and I'm a major fan of Iffy! and Compa's releases, but this one is really is something that people thinking about buying need to research about first.

    Are you really okay with farming quest items for countless hours by loading/reloading dungeons in the hopes that the bad RNG system will give you the items you need?

    These are the major negatives FFF has. Sure, FFF has alot of positive points I could mention too, but some of the major design flaws sadly obliterate the chances of any redemption.    … Expand
  3. dr9188
    Mar 10, 2017
    2
    I'm sure other critics will be quick to argue that I might not "understand" these kinds of games, that it is unfair as an "average" gamer to give this a poor rating. Maybe they are correct. However, when the Steam trailer gives no hint that this is basically a stilted powerpoint presentation with only the occaisonal hint of gameplay, I start to question the assertion it's only made/soldI'm sure other critics will be quick to argue that I might not "understand" these kinds of games, that it is unfair as an "average" gamer to give this a poor rating. Maybe they are correct. However, when the Steam trailer gives no hint that this is basically a stilted powerpoint presentation with only the occaisonal hint of gameplay, I start to question the assertion it's only made/sold for its target audience. Surely they didn't KNOW people would be less likely to buy this game if they saw the true nature of its cut-scenes?

    And I say this as a person whose favourite game of all-time is MGS4. Clearly I must have some resilience to cut-scenes, as well as the occaisonal powerpoint equivelent. This reminds me of a phone game... But at least similar games on Android had the tendency to show its true nature in its trailer. Maybe you could argue what the difference is between what feels like an age of unskippable dialogue with minimally animated characters on a flat bacdrop and any kind of rendering, it is still some fancy work for a lack of gameplay and basically exposition. You could then say I'm ultimately a graphics whore. However, when I watch something that I feel I could replicate with stock anime drawings and photoshop, that is maybe where I draw the line. The one advantage is, for the first time I think, I've been able to write a spoler-free review of this game. Unless you count my cut-scene revelation as a spoiler!!    … Expand

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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Brash Games
    Nov 16, 2015
    70
    There’s a lot to love about this game, even with its lackluster story and presentation. But with its incredible music, awesome characters, and fairly deep customization, every anime and RPG fan should definitely give this game a chance now that it’s more widely available.
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  2. Everyeye.it
    Sep 4, 2015
    70
    It doesn't delve deep on its own gameplay ideas, and that's a shame, although fans of the Compile Heart brand could still enjoy the ride.
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  3. Gamestyle
    Aug 26, 2015
    60
    A solid JRPG with an addictive battle system which is let down by the repetitive plot, minor technical glitches and generally being way too easy.
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