Faery: Legends of Avalon

 Xbox 360
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6.7

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  1. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    Faery is the very first game Spiders ever made and even to this day it's one of their best. It really shows off their talent for creating imaginative worlds and unique gameplay mechanics. The whole thing is inspired by fairytales and comes with a lighthearted tone that's acceptable for all ages. You'll get to travel between four different locations and interact with a variety of magicalFaery is the very first game Spiders ever made and even to this day it's one of their best. It really shows off their talent for creating imaginative worlds and unique gameplay mechanics. The whole thing is inspired by fairytales and comes with a lighthearted tone that's acceptable for all ages. You'll get to travel between four different locations and interact with a variety of magical creatures. Each setting is not only memorable because of their distinctive and well-realized themes, but also because you get to fly around them in full 3D, which makes exploring a blast.

    The turn-based combat may not be difficult, but this RPG certainly isn't lacking in depth. For example, armor and weapons do more than just protect you from damage and increase your attack power. Each set ties into a certain playstyle by giving boosts to specific abilities. You can mix and match pieces to go for a more jack-of-all-trades approach or stick to one category and excel there while letting your party members pick up the slack in the other areas. You're given a lot of freedom to define what kind of fighter you want to be. Something that has become a staple of Spiders' games.

    Your ability to shape the experience isn't just limited to there though. Player choice pops up in some unexpected ways. Of course you have the traditional big decision moments to make across the story that influence how the other characters view you, but you can also choose how you want to progress through main quests from a gameplay standpoint as they often give you two methods of completion. One usually combat focused and the other being exploration based. As you level up the skills you invest in will actually start to change your physical appearance. Depending on which abilities you pick, you could end up with a tail or a pair of horns. It's an interesting and original feature.

    Despite being a budget downloadable title, length isn't really something the game really struggles with. You get about 8-10 hours of content for a pretty low price and there is some replay value. Where it does drop the ball though is with the ending. The conclusion is an abrupt cliffhanger that left me scratching my head until I did some research. It turns out this was originally meant to be the first entry in a larger series. However, it didn't sell well enough for the sequels to get made so the tale remains unfinished. A darn shame given how charming Faery is.

    I would love Spiders to revisit this universe in the same way they did with Mars: War Logs. The world they created here is worthy of further exploration and I would jump at a second chance to put on some fairy wings and soar again. The French developer launched onto the scene with an authentic vision and created an enchanting standout from the fantasy RPG pack.    … Expand
  2. starrgem
    Jan 5, 2014
    9
    I loved this game. The graphics were beautifully done and the ability to fly over everything was breathtaking. i was glad I was able to design my own character and was amazed at all of the other characters. I have played through the game so verbal times and keep hoping for a part 2.
  3. quicksandsurfer
    Nov 14, 2010
    8
    I enjoyed this game and spent many hours exploring and delighted by the enchanting characters. The music is beautiful and the artwork when viewing the credits as creative as the rest of the game. The turnbased combat was fun and a nice break from the more hard core shooter/slash games I also like to play. I did not mind my companions leveling up automatically. It was enough to takeI enjoyed this game and spent many hours exploring and delighted by the enchanting characters. The music is beautiful and the artwork when viewing the credits as creative as the rest of the game. The turnbased combat was fun and a nice break from the more hard core shooter/slash games I also like to play. I did not mind my companions leveling up automatically. It was enough to take care of my own skill tree. I appreciate being able to customise my character as a female (yay!) and the creative metamorphosis process was cool. The worlds you visit are not expansive, but for a download RPG arcade game, I have no grumbles there. Hoping there will be DLC in the pipeline. Nice job, Spiders. I valued every point I spent to get your game and magical subtle messages well delivered.… Expand
  4. Sourpuss
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    What an underrated gem, it is sad to think that based on the 'meta' people will not brave this. It has a unique story, interesting characters and world to explore. It is an RPG, traditional, you have a few different branching choices. Plus you play as the title says a (customizable)faery, the allies you meet are varied and unique. Some quests have different ways of completing them. AndWhat an underrated gem, it is sad to think that based on the 'meta' people will not brave this. It has a unique story, interesting characters and world to explore. It is an RPG, traditional, you have a few different branching choices. Plus you play as the title says a (customizable)faery, the allies you meet are varied and unique. Some quests have different ways of completing them. And there is a sort of system for your character getting along with allies on your journey. Also your customizable faery has unique abilities and unique to your preference. The worlds you explore are vast and filled with unique quests. One of my favorites on the 360, and sad to think despite all the positive remarks towards the artwork, options and ambitions it is rated so low. Don't overlook this!… Expand

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#49 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 18
  3. Negative: 4 out of 18
  1. PALGN
    Feb 26, 2011
    50
    Faery is really quite a bland game with an uninspired combat system and basic storyline. Still, it does serve its purpose as a nice bit of eye candy.
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  2. RPG Fan
    Feb 23, 2011
    70
    In the end, though, I give Spiders credit for their work on Faery: Legends of Avalon. If they maintain the quality music and dialogue from the game, improve the plot, and fix the controls and world maps, they'll have a decent game on their hands, worth the 1200 MS points. In that case, pick up the first episode of the series. Otherwise, your money is better spent elsewhere.
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  3. XGN
    Feb 13, 2011
    60
    Faery: Legends of Avalon isn't exactly a fairytale. The fact that you can make your own fairy is one of the few hightlights of this game. The campaign is simply too short and the audio and video are very mediocre.
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