ARDEiN.FALL
- December 15, 2021
- alxgrade
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a refreshing mix of top-down shooter and tower defense mechanics, providing a unique gameplay experience.
- Graphics and visuals are praised for their quality, creating an appealing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- Daily leaderboards and ever-changing enemy combinations keep the gameplay fresh and motivate players to return regularly.
- The camera angle and controls can be confusing, leading to visibility issues and erratic ship movements that hinder gameplay.
- Lack of clear instructions and feedback on turret mechanics and enemy interactions can lead to frustration and a steep learning curve.
- The game lacks a meaningful progression system, with daily resets of unlocks and no clear goals beyond high scores, which may leave players feeling unfulfilled.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward and consistent experience, particularly in "Fa," which features a clear upgrade path and limited enemy types. In contrast, other games offer a more dynamic gameplay loop with the introduction of new mechanics as players progress, such as innovative weapon usage that enhances movement and integrates tower defense elements effectively into the overall experience.
“As you play more, more things will just naturally happen, and you'll start to discover new mechanics.”
“One of my favorites of these mechanics is that you can aim the railgun weapon behind you, and you get extra momentum forwards; keep shooting and you get enough momentum to straight up run into enemies and kill them via ramming into them.”
“Fa, however, has everything laid out right in front of you, with a single designated upgrade path, no towers, and limited enemy types (7 counting the boss), but gameplay feels far more consistent and straightforward with almost no balancing or pacing concerns.”
“The tower defense elements are well implemented and don't feel like 'just another mechanic'; it feels like it actually adds something to the space shooter.”
“They have quite a lot in common, but different pacing and gameplay loop.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their clean and appealing visuals, contributing to a strong atmospheric feel in the game. Users appreciate the clarity in design, with a clear distinction between positive and negative elements, and even those who are not fans of anime find the graphics visually pleasing.
“The graphics are pretty to look at and give a good atmospheric feel to the game.”
“Graphics and visuals are awesome.”
“Visuals are nice, clean, and decipherable (blue good, red bad though it seems hinted there's friendly fire).”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is sharp and effectively complements the theme, enhancing the player's experience as they engage in gameplay. While some users note a lack of variety, the overall quality is highly praised, with one reviewer giving it a perfect score of 10/10.
“The music and sound effects complement the game theme very well, and once you start to understand the game and get into it, you'll feel like a skilled pilot shooting down enemy ships.”
“If you're looking for an interesting top-down arcade shooter, you definitely have to try this game (by the way, music 10/10).”
“The music is sharp, but there is no variety.”
“The music lacks depth and becomes repetitive quickly.”
“The soundtrack feels generic and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story unfolds through daily missions that pit players against specific enemy types and a selection of bosses, ensuring a varied experience without sudden difficulty spikes. This structure allows for flexible session lengths based on the player's skill and the mission at hand.
“The story feels repetitive, with each day presenting the same mission structure and limited enemy variety.”
“There is a lack of depth in the narrative, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters and their motivations.”
“The plot twists are predictable, and the overall storyline fails to deliver any meaningful impact.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are visually appealing and contribute significantly to its immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The graphics are stunning and create a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the game.”
