Fez

 PlayStation 4
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 583 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 272 out of 583
  2. Mixed: 184 out of 583
  3. Negative: 127 out of 583

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  1. hb1209
    Aug 15, 2014
    0
    The game is somewhat innovative but **** it's boring as hell, I can't believe this game has a high rating. Fez is such a pretentious modern art piece of ****
  2. GamerRedux
    Sep 2, 2014
    9
    I can't stand Phil Fish but there is no denying that this game is almost a masterpiece. The only reason I'm not giving this game a perfect 10 is because some of the puzzles were literally impossible and should have had a bit more direction. Make no mistake. You will need a walkthrough.
  3. Nel
    Jan 12, 2017
    7
    It is another puzzle game, but it has some twists on it where you can change the way you view the world. Fez is not another standard puzzle game it has some innovative physics and it will require you to think outside the box constantly.
  4. stamito
    Nov 4, 2016
    9
    I see scores are quite polarised for this game, and I understand where it’s coming from. For me, FEZ was a really nice game.

    So what’s FEZ? I’d say fez is a mixture of platforming a puzzling. It is not as much plataforming as a Mario game is and it’s not so much about puzzles as Dr. Layton is; it’s sits somewhere in the middle, maybe 70-75% platforming and 25-30% puzzles. In terms of    I see scores are quite polarised for this game, and I understand where it’s coming from. For me, FEZ was a really nice game.

    So what’s FEZ? I’d say fez is a mixture of platforming a puzzling. It is not as much plataforming as a Mario game is and it’s not so much about puzzles as Dr. Layton is; it’s sits somewhere in the middle, maybe 70-75% platforming and 25-30% puzzles. In terms of gameplay that means it not quite fast, addictive gameplay as a Mario game but something significantly slower and calmer. So, if you’re looking for a Mario, donkey kong or something like that, this isn’t it.

    The main mechanic of the game, other than jumping around as in any other platforming game is the fact that despite being 2D you can turn around the camera in 3D, giving you different perspectives of a same object/area. This, I think is quite a clever mechanic. It is true though that it could have been used in a better way. I mean that kind of thing could probably be used to make some really nice puzzles and stuff, but in general it is quite easy to see how to progress after you’ve changed the perspective a couple of times. At the same time, maybe it would have made the game too slow, but I understand why some people feel it’s a bit wasted.

    Anyway, said that the thing that I really liked about this game was the puzzles and setting in general. Music is fantastic, graphics are cute and I have to say it, this game made me feel like an archaeologist. There are symbols and a language that you don’t understand (it is strange symbols) and you can decipher it by solving certain puzzles, to do so I had to actually grab paper a pen which is really nice. It has like a very mysterious setting and you start to find out things and as I said made me feel like an archaeologist/explorer; that for me is very unique in a game. Finally the puzzles, I think there’s a bit of everything here, easy and hard ones and it is certainly a good challenge to complete them all. I’ll say a couple of them, specifically a very significant one is badly designed, meaning the answer is based on knowing a sentence that apparently you learn when you’re a kid at school (a mnemonic); problem is that apparently is a school thing in English native speaking countries so I wasn’t able to solve that one; and that is a bit **** and I think it is bad design (but it is a minor thing if you consider the game as a whole).

    Overall, I’d say this is quite a unique game and, unfortunately, is hard to know if you’ll enjoy it or not beforehand. I definitely think tough that for you to really enjoy and appreciate the beauty of this game, you need to like the puzzle component in a game, so if you don’t enjoy that I think you’ll go “meh…”    … Expand
  5. sityoazzdown
    May 28, 2020
    8
    Pros:
    + amazingly crafted level design and game concept
    + addicting and rewarding So-So's: - majority of the game will be trial and error Cons: x one dimensional gameplay objective x horrible "travel" system. Wasted a lot of time finding right place to go. x mini map was a cluster f. Great little game that people should buy if they want an indie with puzzles and platforming    Pros:
    + amazingly crafted level design and game concept
    + addicting and rewarding

    So-So's:
    - majority of the game will be trial and error

    Cons:
    x one dimensional gameplay objective
    x horrible "travel" system. Wasted a lot of time finding right place to go.
    x mini map was a cluster f.

    Great little game that people should buy if they want an indie with puzzles and platforming with a unique twist. Ideally you should get this game on a handheld and on the go.    … Expand
  6. iseeall
    Aug 24, 2014
    9
    This is a great game based around an innovative concept of mixed 2D and 3D physics. I liked its visual style a lot, the music and sound effects are great, too. The story is fun. The only downside is that, indeed, like with almost all (or maybe all) puzzle games one starts feeling bored after a while, even though the game offers very varied levels, with many special objects. I'd say thisThis is a great game based around an innovative concept of mixed 2D and 3D physics. I liked its visual style a lot, the music and sound effects are great, too. The story is fun. The only downside is that, indeed, like with almost all (or maybe all) puzzle games one starts feeling bored after a while, even though the game offers very varied levels, with many special objects. I'd say this game very well deserves its fame, it's pretty much in one line with Braid, Antichamber and Limbo. I'm not a fan of puzzles myself but I still enjoyed it for a while.… Expand
  7. t0mmyg
    Aug 17, 2015
    6
    Fez is an interesting platformer with a lot of charm. It has quirky art design and the music is a real treat. Where the game falls short however is in it's repetition. The neat screen spinning mechanic starts out fun but quickly becomes tired when no new mechanics are introduced. The map gets a little overwhelming and cumbersome at times. The game is truly a delight for a few hours, butFez is an interesting platformer with a lot of charm. It has quirky art design and the music is a real treat. Where the game falls short however is in it's repetition. The neat screen spinning mechanic starts out fun but quickly becomes tired when no new mechanics are introduced. The map gets a little overwhelming and cumbersome at times. The game is truly a delight for a few hours, but beyond that becomes a grind with obscure puzzle solving that provides very little clues and will deter all from the most devoted from solving on their own. A neat little unique game that relies too much on one mechanic.… Expand
  8. SuperKing
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    This is a 2d platform puzzle game with a goal of collecting objects through the world. I really enjoyed my time with fez but i must say near the end it did get confusing to figure out how to read the map. A lot of time at the end was spent trying to travel to my destination rather then figuring out how to move the world to solve the puzzle. If you like chill puzzle games give this one a try.
  9. angraholyland
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    A lovable immersing piece of art. If you like games like super mario 3 and other platform stuff you will love Fez. Its stunning how a indie company make this suberb game. Flawless.
  10. AndersonBeth32
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    What's with the mixed ratings? This game is awesome. Are you kidding me? What game do you guys like? Super awesome. There isn't a better puzzle game out there.
  11. LongHaulGamer
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    This game is easily a ten. It's a shame people are so hateful towards the person who made it. I've played video games since I was 6 years old, started with Mattel Intellivision back in the '80s, then C64, Amiga, PC, Xbox and lately PS4 (which I must say is wonderful!) To me Fez is an all time classic in its genre, it really is that good. The design, feel, music, animation all top notch.This game is easily a ten. It's a shame people are so hateful towards the person who made it. I've played video games since I was 6 years old, started with Mattel Intellivision back in the '80s, then C64, Amiga, PC, Xbox and lately PS4 (which I must say is wonderful!) To me Fez is an all time classic in its genre, it really is that good. The design, feel, music, animation all top notch. Full body chills with the final animation sequence. This stuff is right up there with the original System Shock 1 and Fallout 1 as far as a gaming experience goes. All time top 10 for me. Excellent 10/10.… Expand
  12. yitus
    Aug 22, 2018
    9
    This game will get you hooked just by playing it 5 minutes. You could say that it is a puzzle game, with touches of strategy and adventure. The story and narrative is a great pleasure for fans of indie games. He was nominated for best game at the 2012 Video Game Adwards as the best Indie game.
  13. Wawacoffee89
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Great visuals, beautiful landscape and music is quarky but good. Falls a little short when it comes to what to do for certain areas. This game is HUGE btw. It will take forever to do all the puzzles and areas fully. Deff worth the money, but to me, absolutely no replay value.
  14. Sparkticle
    Nov 6, 2015
    7
    The game definitely isn't bad, no. It's good. Its design, concept, music, atmosphere, simplistic story, secrets, everything is good. But I think the game doesn't really have the required mechanics to make me say that it's great. It's a decent game, good to have at a low price, but it's just very....the same. Every area, the puzzles, the collecting, really doesn't get any different. ThereThe game definitely isn't bad, no. It's good. Its design, concept, music, atmosphere, simplistic story, secrets, everything is good. But I think the game doesn't really have the required mechanics to make me say that it's great. It's a decent game, good to have at a low price, but it's just very....the same. Every area, the puzzles, the collecting, really doesn't get any different. There aren't really any big game-changers at all.

    If you like platformers or just unique indie games in general, then, jeez, go for it if you haven't yet. But if you're not - this definitely isn't a must-have on your list.    … Expand
  15. FreezingProgram
    Apr 17, 2014
    6
    I like the idea for the game, 3D and 2D at the same time?! The annoying thing about this game though is that it can be frustrating since it is really quite hard. Also the intro is quite long which I think is not needed.
    Overall I give this game 6/10 for an interesting Combo of 3D and 2D.
  16. Steeliosis
    Aug 7, 2014
    8
    As a brief summary, Fez is an amazingly unique game, with great mechanics, cryptic environments, and a slightly surreal atmosphere. As a game, it plays amazingly well. There is a perfect blend of puzzle and platformer, not so much that either necessarily favours itself over the other.With games like Fez, I know that the future of indie games is certainly bright.
  17. Jimmydm90
    Aug 23, 2014
    7
    Attractive to look at and interesting in mechanics and concept but the game feels aimless. It's very easy to get disoriented traveling from world to world and the scatterbrained map does little to help.
  18. Simperheve
    May 22, 2014
    8
    This game is a charming little number that takes some influences to the platforming days of old. A classic formula is built upon with a neat twist (literally!). This game follows the story of Gomez, a white ghost goo type thingy that goes on a world shifting quest to retrieve the pieces of the might cube. The twisting gameplay mechanic is superb and brings with it a whole new level ofThis game is a charming little number that takes some influences to the platforming days of old. A classic formula is built upon with a neat twist (literally!). This game follows the story of Gomez, a white ghost goo type thingy that goes on a world shifting quest to retrieve the pieces of the might cube. The twisting gameplay mechanic is superb and brings with it a whole new level of depth to platforming and puzzle solving. The cross save feature means you can buy it on either console and then play it on both (great for those who don't want to have to remote play).

    Onto the bad side. Though this game is perfectly fine for younger kids to play, the difficulty of the puzzles is more than enough to confound a person of average intelligence. I found myself resorting to guides in times of dire struggle a bit too often for my liking. Also, the map navigation is fairly difficult as well, and sometimes feels like a game of door roulette, hoping you'll end up going into the correct room. But if you can get your head around it, this is an enjoyable adventure you can find yourself plugging many hours into in between other releases.    … Expand
  19. Makaveli
    Jun 24, 2014
    6
    I can see why some people like this game as it is kind of innovative but I thought it was just plain boring. I understand that you can change perspective and platforms that are not accessible in one perspective might be in another. It's cool, no doubt. I just think the game itself is a borefest. You need to collect cubes to open doors to the next stage and solve some puzzles along theI can see why some people like this game as it is kind of innovative but I thought it was just plain boring. I understand that you can change perspective and platforms that are not accessible in one perspective might be in another. It's cool, no doubt. I just think the game itself is a borefest. You need to collect cubes to open doors to the next stage and solve some puzzles along the way... I do think that this game is overrated and it may be innovative but it takes more than that to be a good game, a game needs to be fun, to some it is, to me it's not. Flower was overrated as well and was boring as hell...I'm not going to say "do not buy it" because a lot of people seem to enjoy this game, but my personal opinion is that I just didn't like it but I did think it was innovative...… Expand
  20. Lamigol10
    Mar 28, 2014
    9
    Fez is a masterpiece .. a joyous trip down memory lane. For all the retro games you think you loved but on revisiting wandered why you held them in such high regard, Fez is a throwback to those rose tinted memories, except it delivers on every level. Charming graphics, jaunty ditties, simple but so fitting and gameplay which on the surface is simple but expands and draws you into itsFez is a masterpiece .. a joyous trip down memory lane. For all the retro games you think you loved but on revisiting wandered why you held them in such high regard, Fez is a throwback to those rose tinted memories, except it delivers on every level. Charming graphics, jaunty ditties, simple but so fitting and gameplay which on the surface is simple but expands and draws you into its compelling deep world. Hours are lost exploring, experimenting, progressing .. and all done whilst making you smile like a cheshire cat. I didn't even realise I was smiling until I caught my reflection in the t.v. Fez is simple .. basic but so charming and clever. Everyone should play it. For my money .. this is very close to being the best PS4 game so far. High praise but worth every accolade.… Expand
  21. jp_fal
    May 16, 2014
    8
    Excellent modern game that harks back to old school values. Beautiful music, vibrant graphics and innovative puzzles all makes up a very fulfilling gaming experience. I seen it compared in another review to Paper Mario, that's hardly fair. Fez is much much better.
  22. JoshLuck1995
    Sep 28, 2014
    6
    it has a special design, i like the 3D look of it but i cannot enjoy the game that much, i get very bored, and find it a bit dull and repetitive......
  23. Basquilly
    May 27, 2015
    9
    Truly a classic platformer, the depth of this game is phenomenal (see what I did there?). With secrets and puzzles to keep you occupied for days, it is so easy to sit back and become absorbed in the tranquil atmosphere of this game, created by a fantastic soundtrack and a gorgeous art style. Loses a single mark for a clunky map/navigation system, and controls that on rare occasions feltTruly a classic platformer, the depth of this game is phenomenal (see what I did there?). With secrets and puzzles to keep you occupied for days, it is so easy to sit back and become absorbed in the tranquil atmosphere of this game, created by a fantastic soundtrack and a gorgeous art style. Loses a single mark for a clunky map/navigation system, and controls that on rare occasions felt somewhat unresponsive. It also could have benefitted from having more in the way of a story, but that's just my opinion.

    Edit: I just noticed that this game has quite a low user review score. This is due to a load of AAA gamers downloading the game for free from ps+ and then getting upset when they found out there weren't actually any guns in the game, and you actually had to use your brain while playing. Thinking while playing a video game? What an absurd concept.    … Expand
  24. Jalmerk
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Fez is without a doubt one of my favourite games of all time. The atmosphere of this game is extremely relaxing, and the game wants you to get lost in it, quite literally. There is no right or wrong way to go in Fez, and that is one of my favourite elements of it. The puzzles in Fez are quite well balanced, ranging from the simpler platforming puzzles needed to complete the story, all theFez is without a doubt one of my favourite games of all time. The atmosphere of this game is extremely relaxing, and the game wants you to get lost in it, quite literally. There is no right or wrong way to go in Fez, and that is one of my favourite elements of it. The puzzles in Fez are quite well balanced, ranging from the simpler platforming puzzles needed to complete the story, all the way to extremely cryptic brain crunchers for the completionists. Fez also tells a neat little story through its world, if you're observant enough to pick it up, and observant is what you'll have to be if you want full completion of this game. I cannot recommend Fez enough, whether you just want to relax and play a stress free platformer or if you're looking for a deep puzzling challenge, Fez just keeps on giving.… Expand
  25. CaptainLink
    Aug 20, 2016
    9
    This game is simply amazing. What some presumed a gimmick was mastered into a necessity for Fez to be played to the fullest. Its 2D to 3D transitions are beautifully animated and the 2D pixel art graphics are absolutely amazing. I found this game after watching the documentary, "Indie Games: The Movie", and after watching Phil Fish struggle with so many things just for this game its a veryThis game is simply amazing. What some presumed a gimmick was mastered into a necessity for Fez to be played to the fullest. Its 2D to 3D transitions are beautifully animated and the 2D pixel art graphics are absolutely amazing. I found this game after watching the documentary, "Indie Games: The Movie", and after watching Phil Fish struggle with so many things just for this game its a very strange feeling to be playing it with the knowledge of what he suffered. Its controls on console are as smooth as PC and I recommend this to any player looking for a innovative platformer.… Expand
  26. chr1so
    May 26, 2014
    8
    I thought it was good without being amazing. Some of the puzzles were really good, & difficult. Some were too difficult but at least it has something for everyone's skill level.
    Had the same level of fun playing this as I did Child of Light, which I would've given a 7 but bumped up to an 8 for being a great game for noobs. I'd give this game a 7 but bumped up to an 8 for it's creativeness    I thought it was good without being amazing. Some of the puzzles were really good, & difficult. Some were too difficult but at least it has something for everyone's skill level.
    Had the same level of fun playing this as I did Child of Light, which I would've given a 7 but bumped up to an 8 for being a great game for noobs. I'd give this game a 7 but bumped up to an 8 for it's creativeness with the 2D/3D hybrid.    … Expand
  27. Gamingrules37
    Mar 30, 2014
    10
    Fez is easily one of the most refreshing experiences I have had in like forever, It's very calm and satisfactory vibe and the beautiful soundtrack blends something to the core game, The game-play is simple it includes various climbing and jumping sequences, It is challenging as well and has basic platforming, It's generally a basic Indie game but one which is simple and i have no clue howFez is easily one of the most refreshing experiences I have had in like forever, It's very calm and satisfactory vibe and the beautiful soundtrack blends something to the core game, The game-play is simple it includes various climbing and jumping sequences, It is challenging as well and has basic platforming, It's generally a basic Indie game but one which is simple and i have no clue how it makes me love it, My basic playthrough was 8-10 hours, And I would say it was worth the price especially if you want a change for once.… Expand
  28. IamDavej
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Fantastic game. Fun and exiting to find all the cubes. Reminds me of old-school gaming on Nintendo. Extremely hard if you want to get 100%. Easy for the players how just want to play the game as relaxation.
  29. ConorHat
    Apr 12, 2014
    3
    This is the hipsters version of Paper Mario. Apparently this game was featured in some Indie Game movie and every fedora sporting, Starbucks fanatic is talking about it. Please, excuse me while I hang myself by my PS4 controller cord. Oh darn, it's wireless.
  30. Taka33
    Apr 9, 2014
    6
    Fez is a cute game that held my interest for a while. It isn't the greatest retro game in the world, but for a cheap downloadable game, it's a lot of fun. Fez may not be a full AAA console experience, but for the price it's a "pretty good" game.
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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. SpazioGames
    Sep 16, 2014
    85
    Fez is simply brilliant and intelligent. This game is difficult, but the satisfaction is assured thanks to clever puzzles and a wonderful level design.
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  2. Play UK
    May 2, 2014
    95
    The perfect package of platforming, abstract thinking, and retro love. [Issue#243, p.60]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Apr 27, 2014
    90
    Mind-bending and impossible to put down, Fez will have you thinking outside the box. [May 2014, p79]
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