Ikenfell

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22

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  1. ylnylmn
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    it was a good game but the long game made me a little bored. It took me over 30 hours to finish. Although the battle system is nice, it took a long time in some battles, which made me bored. Especially the Ibn Oxley war was nice but it took so long, I begged it to end. The story is not bad, the characters are given importance. Some dialogues were unnecessarily long. The secrets in the gameit was a good game but the long game made me a little bored. It took me over 30 hours to finish. Although the battle system is nice, it took a long time in some battles, which made me bored. Especially the Ibn Oxley war was nice but it took so long, I begged it to end. The story is not bad, the characters are given importance. Some dialogues were unnecessarily long. The secrets in the game are nice. Puzzles are easy but fun. Enemy designs are nice. Graphics and music are great. It's fun to use character abilities. The variety of items is great. If you have a lot of free time, I recommend the game.… Expand
  2. GTwill
    Oct 22, 2020
    8
    Ikenfell is overall a great game. It has an emotional story with a great ending. The characters have a lot of depth and their own distinct personalities. I enjoy all the little secrets and had a lot of fun discovering them. The battling system is very unique. I think that it is very innovative, but can get a little repetitive. I wouldn't mind the repetitiveness if the important battlesIkenfell is overall a great game. It has an emotional story with a great ending. The characters have a lot of depth and their own distinct personalities. I enjoy all the little secrets and had a lot of fun discovering them. The battling system is very unique. I think that it is very innovative, but can get a little repetitive. I wouldn't mind the repetitiveness if the important battles didn't take so long to complete. Lastly, the soundtrack is great. The songs compliment the game perfectly. That being said, Ikenfell is a unique RPG with a great story.… Expand
  3. Mizuiro
    Jul 16, 2021
    4
    The combat system ruins this game. A completly no-sense and boring system. Music is nice and story looks interesting although, but I gave up because of the combat system
  4. The_Simarphius
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    It's a great written rpg with a mechanic similar, but not so much, with "Mario and Luigi RPG" games and cute pixel graphic. And most important of all, "Ikenfell" gives you a lot of fun.

    I thougth at first, that "Ikenfell" is cheap "Harry Potter" trash game. Fortunately, I was wrong. This game gives much more than it takes. I'm giving this game 10 out of 10, because I was getting    It's a great written rpg with a mechanic similar, but not so much, with "Mario and Luigi RPG" games and cute pixel graphic. And most important of all, "Ikenfell" gives you a lot of fun.

    I thougth at first, that "Ikenfell" is cheap "Harry Potter" trash game.

    Fortunately, I was wrong. This game gives much more than it takes.

    I'm giving this game 10 out of 10, because I was getting tired of this crap Harry Potter games and I really needed some good magic game.

    How that fills "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One"?    … Expand
  5. StNishigo
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    Great game with an intriguing plot. You can feel the Earthbound inspiration from both the plot and style of the game. A quick 10 to 12 hour RPG well worth the time it takes to play it. No need to spend hours grinding. You can jump into the important parts which are the story battles. Every character is compelling and fun to engage with.
  6. Dichoro
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Best indie game of the year. Had more fun with this than several big budget games. Great story, fun turn based gameplay. Utter classic
  7. probium
    Dec 18, 2021
    8
    Final verdict: 8 out of 10 - Excellent.
    One of the RPGs I was most addicted to - plus it has a heartwarming story although I wish we did more exploring around the school. Some difficulty spikes but overall the progression is just right, even with some broken spells at times.
  8. Necromarrow
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    Ikenfell is an extremely charming RPG that has a unique grid combat system with an amazing world, story, and characters brimming with personality, It does take a while for the story to get interesting and some of the timed attacks are hard to get the hang of, but overall, it is a game I would highly recommend.
  9. Just-A-Micro
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Ikenfell gives me that special feeling that all of the best indie games possess. A sincere heart and kind outlook on all people. It's story took hold of me and made me want to spend my days completing the game. I rarely find a game that captures my attention in such a special way; and those that do are ones that I hold dearest. The only thing that pains me about the game is how much itIkenfell gives me that special feeling that all of the best indie games possess. A sincere heart and kind outlook on all people. It's story took hold of me and made me want to spend my days completing the game. I rarely find a game that captures my attention in such a special way; and those that do are ones that I hold dearest. The only thing that pains me about the game is how much it seems to have flown under the radar of so many other people. Hopefully the game soon finds its place in the spotlight.… Expand

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69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Dec 4, 2020
    50
    Happy Ray Games succeeded in what they were aiming for with Ikenfell, I just wish they aimed a bit higher. The story doesn’t pick up for a long portion at the beginning of the game, and the battle system is interesting but nothing groundbreaking. There is still some enjoyment to be had with Ikenfell, but it feels like it’s missing some magic.
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  2. GameSpace
    Nov 13, 2020
    80
    There's a lot to love about Ikenfell: its characters, charming narrative, and polished strategic combat all come together to create something truly unique and magical. While it calls on themes from other pop culture titles, the story within is all its own. Slow at first, Ikenfell's true narrative starts to unravel as you meet new friends and unlock clues behind Maritte's sister's disappearance. For $19.99, Ikenfell is well worth the price if you're a fan of pixel games with an inclusive storyline and a beautiful soundtrack.
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  3. The Digital Fix
    Oct 23, 2020
    70
    While I greatly appreciated and enjoyed the story, music, and ambiance of ikenfell, the repetitive nature of combat began to wear on me towards the end despite initially standing out as a fresh take on a classic. Patience will be paramount for those looking to enjoy this gem that is just lacking a bit of polish.
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