Ikenfell

 Switch
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 8, 2020
    70
    If Super Mario RPG helped you become a master of timing-based moves, Ikenfell offers a warm and satisfying playthrough. Undoubtedly, though, some will find the non-combat elements overly simple and the battles too demanding.
  2. Siliconera
    Oct 8, 2020
    70
    Ikenfell is definitely a game worth experiencing if someone appreciates any of its parts. Like RPGs with unusual battle systems? It has that. Love chiptune soundtracks or the music from Steven Universe? Stop on by. Appreciate the idea of a life as a student at a magical academy where things are surprisingly hazardous? This is a good alternative! Not to mention, it’s a very inclusive game that can be comedic, dramatic, and heartfelt. There are some hiccups, sure, but it’s generally satisfying.
  3. GameSpot
    Oct 16, 2020
    60
    Ikenfell is a game of good intentions. The take on RPG combat is both satisfying and interesting with enough options, both with in-game tweaks to characters and strategy and also directly within the settings, to help tailor it to your preferences. It just drags on a bit without feeling like anything has actually really happened until its final moments. The nice variety and wholesome vibes present a lovely little world to explore and save. There are just enough little pitfalls in the story and execution that can be quite grating when I wanted to feel immersed.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Oct 8, 2020
    50
    In theory, its intricacies should be bracing, but in practice the fixation on spacing and formation further slows down the pace.

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Skybeast722
    Mar 17, 2021
    9
    I loved the cast, story and soundtrack, and props for all the accessibility options and representation. the timing based combat is great but II loved the cast, story and soundtrack, and props for all the accessibility options and representation. the timing based combat is great but I found it tiresome towards the end and was mainly playing for the story, luckily there are options to automate the timing or skip battles all together. I definitely reccomend this game especially to anyone who can't enjoy that other wizard-school franchise anymore… Full Review »
  2. Elrick0715
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    Ikenfell a mix of Harry Potter, Earthbound and the Mario and Luigi RPG Sagas.
    It has all from secret bosses, puzzles and amazing music.
    The    Ikenfell a mix of Harry Potter, Earthbound and the Mario and Luigi RPG Sagas.
    It has all from secret bosses, puzzles and amazing music.
    The story is nice and easy until certain point if you have played the Earthbound games I can cerntain say its as crazy and dull. Gameplay is nice when where talking about exploration and rpg mechanics but the battle system has the tiddius timming from the Mario and Luigi games adding up a block by block movement mechanic that is not perfect.

    Grafics to be fair I'm a sucker for old time pizzel art and this game truly did the job. If you are a fan of old school rpg this game is for you.


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  3. captainmeow-vel
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Fantastic story and great combat. I love it and all of its quirky characters
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