Alice Through the Fey Realm
- April 8, 2024
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Get on SteamDive into the mesmerizing world of "Alice Through the Fey Realm," an isometric narrative adventure that casts you as Alice on an unforgettable quest. Trapped in this mystical realm, your mission is clear: find your way home. Explore this new world, complete missions and talk to various fantastical individuals along the way. Will you unravel the secrets of the Fey Realm and guide Alice ba…
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Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and a cute art style that enhances the overall experience.
- The unique dice rolling mechanic adds a refreshing twist to gameplay, allowing for creative strategies and multiple outcomes.
- It's a short, free game that provides a relaxing and enjoyable experience, making it accessible for players looking for a light adventure.
- The game can feel tedious due to repetitive fetch quests and a lack of engaging content in the small town.
- There are several bugs and glitches, including issues with quest updates and character interactions, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The dialogue contains grammar errors and uninteresting conversations, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- story22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story in "Alice Through the Fey Realm" is charming and engaging, featuring multiple paths and outcomes that enhance replayability. While the game primarily consists of fetch quests, it also includes puzzle-like elements that contribute to the narrative experience. However, some players noted issues with quest tracking and glitches that can disrupt progress, though the overall design allows for easy navigation and understanding of the story.
“The story continues to unfold, revealing multiple avenues and outcomes to explore, making each playthrough unique and enjoyable.”
“This thoughtful design ensures that players of all levels can enjoy the story without frustration.”
“All of this comes together in a cute story with fun characters in a small and cozy town.”
“The game mostly consists of fetch quests, which I am personally not a big fan of, but there were also some more puzzle-like quests (such as finding the drums) that made up for it.”
“It looks neat, and the story and characters were being developed nicely, but it needs v-sync, the NPC interactions and behavior are stale, and a bug soft-locked my progress; I had to restart.”
“Only thing I missed in a story-focused game like this was a place to read up on previous dialogue, for when I forgot what a character said in a quest or just want to read back on things that happened.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, which enhances the overall experience with a cozy and whimsical feel. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and character designs, noting that the simplicity of the artwork adds to the game's joyful charm. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful visual treat.
“The art style is irresistibly cute and pleasing to the eye.”
“The simplicity of the artwork brings a joyful charm that enhances the overall experience, making it a delightful visual treat.”
“A very charming little game with beautiful visuals that gave it a very cozy and whimsical feel.”
“I tend to prefer a different style of game and art style.”
“The art style is very cozy and the gameplay works for what it is.”
“Alice in the looking glass brought to life in a video game with a very cute art style.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its creative use of a yahtzee-style dice rolling mechanic, which adds a refreshing and humorous twist to traditional gameplay elements. Players appreciate the blend of engaging storytelling and charming visuals, although some note that the dice mechanics may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and enjoyable experience, despite minor bugs, with a cohesive design that enhances the overall enjoyment.
“Great game and fun how they used the mechanics of a simple dice game in such a creative way!”
“The decision to incorporate a Yahtzee-style dice rolling mechanic turned out to be unexpectedly enjoyable.”
“The feeling of something being shoved into a game because 'it has to be there for gameplay' is bad; everything should feel part of a whole.”
“While the dice-based mechanics may not appeal to everyone, they add a refreshing twist that sets the game apart.”
“The gameplay is refreshing and humorous, with failure not locking you out of progress.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it charming and atmospheric, reminiscent of titles like Professor Layton, while others describe it as annoying. Overall, many appreciate the music's contribution to the game's aesthetic, despite occasional bugs affecting playback. The combination of beautiful art and engaging music enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
“It was charming, and the overall art direction together with the music created a nice ambience.”
“Fun game with beautiful art and UI, music that reminds me of Professor Layton and a fun dice gameplay mechanic.”
“Lovely art, gameplay, and music :) few bugs of course since it's very new, but still great to play nonetheless.”
“The sounds and music are annoying to listen to.”
“Other than some minor bugs like the music stopping, my experience with this game has been very positive.”
“The music is cute, but it feels a bit fetch-questy.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its refreshing gameplay and entertaining dialogue options, which effectively convey character personalities. Players appreciate that failures do not hinder progress, allowing for a lighthearted experience throughout.
“The gameplay is refreshing and humorous, with failure not locking you out of progress.”
“The character portraits give a good impression of what a character is like, and combined with the often quite funny dialogue options, it has kept me entertained throughout most of the game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and cute art direction, complemented by humorous and magical dialogue that enhances the overall charm of the world.
“The art direction is very wholesome, cute, and wonderful.”
“The dialogue has a wholesome flavor to it, yet humorous and almost magical, as it should be for a world like that.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game can become tedious due to repetitive fetching quests; however, the inclusion of rolling dice conditions adds an enjoyable twist that keeps it engaging.
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the constant need to grind for resources incredibly frustrating.”
“The grind is so monotonous that it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues, including glitches that prevent quests from updating and certain items, like the "bag of beans," from functioning properly.
“I came across some glitches such as quests not updating and the 'bag of beans' item not working.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is perceived as somewhat simplistic, often relying on fetch quests, but players appreciate the charming character designs, music, and overall world-building.
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with them.”
“I found the characters to be one-dimensional, with little growth or change throughout the game.”
“Despite the appealing designs, the character arcs are predictable and uninspired.”
