Blackfaun
- October 26, 2016
- Wild Guess Software
Get on Steam"Blackfaun is a roguelike RPG focused on skill-based combat and replayability. As a faun heir, players battle through randomly-generated dungeons, collecting powerful items and encountering cunning enemies. With a unique experience each play-through and vibrant, immersive design, Blackfaun delivers fun and intense combat."
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Reviews
- The game has visually stunning graphics and a nice flow, reminiscent of classic ARPGs like Diablo and Torchlight.
- It offers a simple and classic gameplay experience with potential for fun, especially for newcomers to the ARPG genre.
- The game encourages replayability through achievements and unlocks, providing a level of persistence that enhances the experience.
- The controls are poorly designed, making movement frustrating and inconsistent, especially with controller support.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including unresponsive actions, broken achievements, and game-breaking glitches that hinder progress.
- Many features feel incomplete or unclear, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics and objectives, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a classic, Diablo-like experience with simple mechanics that can vary slightly with each playthrough. While the normal difficulty is considered easy, it serves as a good introduction to the game's mechanics, complemented by well-crafted music and sound design. Overall, it's a recommended choice for fans of the genre.
“If you like Diablo-like gameplay, you should definitely try this one out.”
“On normal difficulty, the game is a bit easy, but it's a good difficulty to learn the mechanics.”
“They can alter your gameplay a little bit every time you play.”
“Simple, classic mechanics.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent, with some reviewers noting they are visually appealing but not a standout feature of the game. While they are described as "quite nice," they are not a primary reason to purchase the game.
“The graphics are quite nice, but that is the only redeeming quality.”
“Graphics are nothing you buy this game for, but they aren't too shabby.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound design in the game are highly praised for their quality and seamless integration with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music and sounds are well crafted and fit the gameplay.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received criticism, particularly for failing to maintain a stable frame rate, with users reporting drops below 60fps even on high-end hardware like the Nvidia Titan X. This inconsistency has led to frustration among players seeking a smoother gaming experience.
“Unlike the performance, FPS drops below 60 on my Nvidia Titan X, which is irritating.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story in the game is integrated within the action RPG framework, featuring elements like inventory and loot, but it is intentionally streamlined to enhance gameplay efficiency. This approach allows players to focus more on the core mechanics rather than getting bogged down by complex narrative elements.
“The ARPG trappings are there (inventory, loot, procedural generation, stats, story, XP), but they're intentionally streamlined.”
“The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it hard to engage with the characters.”
“The narrative is predictable and fails to offer any meaningful twists or emotional impact.”
