Fez

 Switch
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 52
  3. Negative: 8 out of 52

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  1. Richasharma
    Apr 27, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't think of single negative thing to say about this game, it's very much super Mario 64 game with lots of mysteries. The developer of this game has done their job superbly. must say this is a great game I've played ever. I played many versions of Mario Game but this is really Fantastic. I will suggest you go and play this game.… Expand
  2. Kwar
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    What else can I say? It's Fez! And it's amazing on the switch. I love this game so much. And I'm so glad they ported it to the switch. I was waiting for this day! Nothing but joy happiness and love for this game.
  3. andfaulkner
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    I loved this game when I played it on the PC years ago, and it's a perfect fit for the Switch. Controls have been ported extremely well, and are actually IMHO an improvement over the original (that said, I never played it on the Xbox, but either way, I have no complaints here). Gameplay is smooth and so far (after a few hours of playing) seems largely glitch-free. A very clean port.

    As    I loved this game when I played it on the PC years ago, and it's a perfect fit for the Switch. Controls have been ported extremely well, and are actually IMHO an improvement over the original (that said, I never played it on the Xbox, but either way, I have no complaints here). Gameplay is smooth and so far (after a few hours of playing) seems largely glitch-free. A very clean port.

    As for Fez itself, what else is there to say that hasn't already been said? A beautiful, relaxing, and incredibly charming 2D (2.5D?) puzzle platformer with an interesting twist: every level can be rotated in 3 dimensions. Level design is fun and interesting, and the puzzles are a bit challenging, but never frustrating. But where the game really shines is in effectively capturing that coveted sense of exploration and discovery, similar to the most effective, well-built Metroidvanias. Overall it aged remarkably well (it's probably timeless given the graphical style), and is highly recommended if you like open-world exploration, and quirky, well-designed platformers.    … Expand
  4. juanandesign
    May 5, 2021
    8
    Great game that finally comes to us Switch owners! Is incredible how after so many years the art of the game stays unique and fresh
  5. cloying
    May 6, 2021
    10
    beautiful game. the art style, the puzzles, the environments - it's all quite good. gomez is such
    a joyful character. recommended for kids, recommended that you play it with a notebook :)
    polytron's other published title superhypercube is great, too
  6. princefan1999
    Jul 2, 2021
    8
    Fez is a very clever puzzle/platform game, you can tell how much thought and detail has gone into creating the 2D-3D dynamic play system. I enjoyed most of what was around 5-6 hours until completion. My only complaint was there were too many secret code puzzles (a few really is enough) but fortunately you don’t have to do too many before you complete the game. The majority of the otherFez is a very clever puzzle/platform game, you can tell how much thought and detail has gone into creating the 2D-3D dynamic play system. I enjoyed most of what was around 5-6 hours until completion. My only complaint was there were too many secret code puzzles (a few really is enough) but fortunately you don’t have to do too many before you complete the game. The majority of the other puzzles, however, are fantastic.

    If you fancy a cheap mind-bender (and world-turner) with simple controls this game may be for you.    … Expand
  7. giannis2001
    Jul 4, 2021
    8
    Great puzzle game and the shifting dimension mechanic is really smarts and works well with the game. There are some puzzles though, that are really tricky and feel like some of them don't even make sense. But if you don't want an 100% walkthrough, you will beat it fairly easy and have fun.

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#8 Best Switch Game of 2021
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#72 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2021

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 8, 2022
    80
    Fez is a very easy-going experience for the most part, but it is also very capable of presenting a diabolical challenge to anyone looking for one. The descent to an otherworldly nightmare glitch-world is something that is not often done in video games, yet it makes a lot of sense; especially for something that focuses on a theme of perception and dimension. While the creator of Fez may have his issues, his game has very few and is very pleasant to play.
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  2. Starbit
    Jul 26, 2021
    90
    With its exquisite, beautiful game world and its still fresh and ingenious gameplay mechanics, FEZ is a marvelous puzzle platformer and one which will undoubtedly remain a timeless classic ten more years from now.
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  3. GameCritics
    Jun 25, 2021
    80
    Despite its age, Fez manages to feel as entertaining and relevant as it ever was — it’s a puzzle-platformer that expertly hides a deep level of difficulty behind a surface layer of relaxing action, beautiful music and attractive graphics. While there are no new features of note on this Switch port, what’s here is still as scrumptious and inviting as it ever was.
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