Echoes of the Fey: The Fox's Trail
- August 16, 2016
- Woodsy Studio
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Echoes of the Fey: The Fox's Trail" is a visual novel with a high fantasy setting and detective fiction elements. Play as a private investigator with unstable magic powers, solving cases with over 100 choice points that impact the story's outcome. The game features side-scrolling segments, voice-acted characters, and a 25+ song soundtrack. Multiple endings are determined by your choices throughout the game.
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Reviews
- The game features immersive world-building with a unique universe and intriguing characters, making the storyline captivating.
- The main character, despite initial unlikability, develops throughout the game, allowing players to connect with her and the supporting cast.
- The art and soundtrack are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall experience and making the game visually and audibly appealing.
- The main character's portrayal, including her alcohol and drug issues, may alienate some players and detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- Gameplay can feel tedious due to the need to manually navigate the map and perform menial tasks, which some players found frustrating.
- Technical issues such as limited save slots, lack of a gallery, and inconvenient settings hinder the overall experience.
- story48 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story is a captivating blend of mystery and magic, featuring intriguing characters and immersive world-building that keeps players engaged. While some players found the main character unlikable at first, the narrative unfolds with twists that enhance its appeal. However, there are critiques regarding pacing and clarity, with some feeling that the world lacks sufficient explanation, yet overall, the game is recommended for those who appreciate rich storytelling and meaningful choices.
“Both the story and art are stunning.”
“Immersive world-building in a unique universe, characters with intriguing back stories, and an interesting quest/storyline.”
“I absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good story, a good mystery, and making choices that matter in a video game.”
“I've played free games with better storylines, art, and character development than this.”
“Because of all that walking, it felt like I didn't get enough opportunity to immerse myself into the story.”
“The world the story takes place in isn't explained, which just confused me.”
- music14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with users highlighting its originality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. The soundtrack is noted for being fresh and engaging, moving away from overused tracks, and is rated a perfect 10/10 by some players. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's immersive experience.
“The soundtrack is amazing and builds up the right mood.”
“So the music from Echos of the Fey is a bit different.”
“No more Kevin MacLeod music that has been used to death.”
“Everything feels fresh since the different art, the GUI, the backgrounds, and the music is made by the developers.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received positive feedback, with notable improvements in artwork that many players appreciate. The art style is described as consistent and well-executed, enhancing the overall visual experience.
“The art style is consistent and well done.”
“I never had an issue with the previous artwork in Woodsy Studio games, but I'm sure others will be thrilled to see the artwork improvements.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players feeling it lacks depth compared to free games they've experienced. However, others appreciate the twists and turns in the storyline and express excitement for future episodes, indicating that there are elements of character growth that resonate positively with certain players.
“There were lots of twists and turns and character development, and I'm looking forward to the next episode, whenever it comes out.”
“I've played free games with better storylines, art, and character development than this.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews for "replayability" are currently lacking specific feedback or insights, indicating that users have not provided substantial commentary on this aspect. As a result, it is difficult to assess the game's replay value based on the available information.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around well-defined mechanics that are crucial for understanding and engaging with the game effectively.
