Epic Battle Fantasy 4

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Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a single player role playing game with fantasy, anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by Matt "Kupo" Roszak and was released on February 25, 2014. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Epic Battle Fantasy 4" is a turn-based RPG that pays homage to classic games like Final Fantasy and Golden Sun. The game boasts over 140 enemies, 170 items of equipment, and 150 usable skills, allowing for extensive character customization. With 25 hours of gameplay and multiple difficulty options, this immature and humorous anime-inspired game offers challenges for both casual and hardcore RPG fans.

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The game features a deep and engaging turn-based combat system that encourages strategic thinking and customization.
The humor and character interactions are entertaining, filled with pop culture references and self-aware jokes.
The game offers a significant amount of content, including a lengthy campaign, optional challenges, and a variety of equipment and skills to collect.

The story is simplistic and often overshadowed by the humor, which may not appeal to everyone.
Some players experience performance issues, including lag and crashes, especially during longer play sessions.
The character swap mechanic can lead to underutilization of certain characters, making party management feel cumbersome.

story
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The story of "Epic Battle Fantasy 4" is generally lighthearted and humorous, often parodying traditional RPG tropes while featuring a simple plot centered around four heroes on a quest to save the world from a cat goddess. While some players appreciate the comedic elements and character interactions, others find the narrative lacking in depth and complexity, with many quests being fetch-oriented. Overall, the story serves as a fun backdrop to the engaging gameplay, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more intricate narrative.
- “The story starts out simply, with the heroes enjoying the fruits of their labors after the last installment; however, they uncover a secret plot to summon an ancient goddess and once again happen to find themselves responsible for protecting humanity.”
- “The characters, story, and world are phenomenal.”
- “The story is intriguing and had me on its hook.”
- “The story is bare bones, but it doesn't need to be too epic (despite the name), the summary from 3 to 4 as told in the intro is 'the heroes saved the world, so they thought they were entitled to everyone's stuff, so they took it...that made people mad, insert new heroine.'”
- “The story is simple enough that you don't need to play the previous three installments.”
- “The only complaint one would have is the storyline; the dialogue itself is well done, but the story could have more depth, or maybe that's the point of it as well.”
humor
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The humor in the game is a significant highlight, characterized by a mix of self-aware, quirky, and sometimes juvenile jokes that resonate well with fans of classic RPGs and internet culture. While some players find the humor dated or cringeworthy, many appreciate its charm and the nostalgic references to gaming and pop culture. Overall, the dialogue is often described as hilarious, contributing to an engaging and entertaining gameplay experience.
- “The game captivated me from the very beginning with its charming pixel art style and humorous storyline.”
- “Crazy funny humor and the self-awareness that makes every quip a genuinely great laugh.”
- “The writing is absolutely hilarious, the graphics and environments are stunning, and the music is in a league of its own.”
- “The humor is a little cringey, but remember it started as a flash game.”
- “The story was confusing and unfunny.”
- “Epic Battle Fantasy 4 sadly makes a joke out of everything, which ends up making everything unfunny.”
music
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The music in "Epic Battle Fantasy 4" is widely praised for its exceptional quality and catchy compositions, primarily created by the talented composer Phyrnna. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to enhance the gaming experience, with many noting its nostalgic appeal and suitability for various game environments and combat scenarios. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and replayability.
- “The beautiful soundtrack from the greatly talented Phyrnna is a treat for the ears.”
- “The music of this game needs no champion; it is so self-evidently excellent that I feel there is nothing I can say that will do this game's music justice.”
- “The music is amazing, the characters are hilarious, and the story is rich.”
- “The music gets on your nerves, the graphics are horrible, everything feels so amateurish, in a bad way.”
- “Music is very forgettable; some sounds like rip-offs from other games.”
- “If I were to say anything positive, it would be that the music seemed like it might be decent if I spent more time on the game, but I don't plan to.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Epic Battle Fantasy 4" is widely praised for its engaging turn-based mechanics, strategic depth, and humorous dialogue, making it a standout in the RPG genre. Players appreciate the blend of classic RPG elements with modern touches, such as a fourth character mechanic and a variety of status effects, which enhance combat and exploration. While some find the humor dated and the story lacking, the overall experience is described as fun, addictive, and filled with hours of content, appealing especially to fans of traditional JRPGs.
- “It's flashy, it's funny, it's intense, the soundtrack is amazing, the characters are great, and it's one of the most mechanically satisfying RPGs I've ever played.”
- “A very fun and silly turn-based RPG with enough mechanical depth and modern touches to keep it from getting boring!”
- “Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a delightful journey that successfully combines captivating visuals, a charming narrative, and strategic gameplay.”
- “However, make no mistake, between ebf3's stellar difficulty curve and general difficulty and ebf5's extremely well thought-out battle mechanics, I'd say this is probably the worst of the trilogy.”
- “While there is some kind of nice (nerdy) humor, the gameplay is quite repetitive and boring.”
- “In the end I cannot help but feel that the lack of any kind of story to get invested into really hurts the game since it really only has the gameplay going for it.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming and colorful art style, reminiscent of classic flash games, with many reviewers highlighting the cute animations and unique character designs. While some players note that the graphics may appear simplistic or amateurish, they ultimately contribute to the game's nostalgic appeal and engaging gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the humorous and whimsical atmosphere of the game.
- “The graphics and humor bring back memories of playing flash games for hours on end - this game is a joy to play and is totally confident and unashamed of its roots.”
- “The graphics are cute, with much of the stuff in the game sporting decent and equally cute animations.”
- “The art style is very easy to look at and is one of those styles that will never look old.”
- “I'm running an RTX 3080, yet somehow my computer can't play the game properly, even on the lowest graphics settings.”
- “The graphics are very simple, and when I started to play, the controls were just point and click, making the graphics feel poor compared to big box games.”
- “The graphics are kind of 'meh' and could definitely be better.”
grinding
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The reviews indicate that grinding in this game varies significantly, with some players finding it enjoyable and integral to the experience, while others view it as tedious. Many appreciate the option to adjust difficulty and the ability to minimize grinding, especially in normal mode, while still acknowledging that some grinding is necessary for late-game challenges or achievements. Overall, the game strikes a balance, offering a nostalgic RPG feel without overwhelming players with excessive grinding.
- “It's fun, it got achievements and it's not too grindy.”
- “If you choose to bump into an enemy, the fighting starts; no tedious random encounters after any x steps.”
- “- no grinding for equipment, just some for upgrading them.”
- “The biggest downside is the edgy internet humor (lol feminists are zombies!!) marring the entertainingly goofy world; in addition, some of the battles are so long as to be tedious.”
- “You spend a lot of time doing a tedious amount of micro-management every few fights, or you'll quickly fall behind, and the game doesn't really do much to show you what you should be doing (upgrading gear, skills, specials, what the differences are, etc), so you'll just kind of suffer along.”
- “It keeps the combat fresh and only becomes tedious near the end if you need to power-level your way up to handle the extremely formidable bosses.”
replayability
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Overall, the game boasts high replayability due to its diverse difficulty settings, new game plus options, and a wealth of achievements and side quests. Players appreciate the engaging gameplay, charming characters, and the ability to experiment with different builds and strategies, although some note that replay value diminishes after completing the main campaign. While many find the replay experience enjoyable and rewarding, a few reviewers mention that it can become repetitive after multiple playthroughs.
- “The myriad ways to distribute skills and the beloved new game plus allow for plenty of replay value.”
- “Fantastic game, with challenging encounters and great replayability to try all sorts of silly builds, plus the dialog does not get old (mostly because there is so much of it, you are unlikely to remember all of them in the first 100 runs), for this alone I think most JRPG fans will be more than pleased.”
- “With a deep combat system that's very much based off Final Fantasy, but with enough nuances to make it its own and an interesting equipment system that allows for more replayability, unlike in most RPGs, one sword or piece of armor isn't 'better' than others simply because you find it later in the game; each has their own pros and cons that allows for extra experimentation and strategy.”
- “The replayability, however, approaches zero.”
- “That being said, the game has little immediate replayability after completing the campaign the first time around.”
- “Fun gameplay, great graphics, but little replayability.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting performance issues such as stuttering and frame rate drops, particularly due to its Flash origins. While some users report that restarting the game can temporarily alleviate these problems, others find the performance inconsistent even on high-end systems. However, the recent updates have improved the overall experience, making it a worthwhile play for fans of turn-based RPGs, despite the occasional disruptions.
- “For anyone who is a fan of turn-based RPGs, I highly recommend this game now that the 2.0 update has fixed most of the performance issues.”
- “All-in-all, a must-have for any RPG and/or flash enthusiasts; the port from Newgrounds/Kongregate was masterfully done, with no noticeable performance issues on my end, as Kupo was thorough in addressing them into and well after release.”
- “For a game optimized to be played 30 minutes at a go, you can spend a lot of effort fine-tuning your characters' skills and loadouts for tough fights (and it will *really* pay off if you are playing epic and going for the achievements).”
- “But the only problem I have is with the FPS/stuttering issue.”
- “Only real issue was frequent performance problems (the reason I stopped playing).”
- “There is also, on the negative end, occasional lag and stuttering.”
character development
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Character development in the game is generally praised for its natural progression, particularly in the evolving relationships among party members, though some reviewers noted a desire for deeper storytelling and more intricate character arcs. While the character designs received mixed feedback, with some finding them memorable and others less appealing, the overall development of characters, including their skills and upgrades, is highlighted as a strong point. However, a few critics mentioned that many characters felt forgettable despite the development efforts.
- “The character development is natural and authentic, as the characters meet a fourth party member who was at first disliked; yet, as the characters mature through the storyline they grow to respect one another and develop a palpable camaraderie.”
- “Great character development, including weapon upgrades and skills.”
- “Character designs are very memorable, especially things like the slimes, nolegs, and godcat.”
- “Don't expect to see some intricate story or a bunch of character development.”
- “It has an amazing battle system and a lot of old concepts that game developers have just thrown away in exchange for newer ideas that are less developed, but (and this is a big but) I'd have to say every character in this game is forgettable. Even the people you play as are very forgettable, even though there is a lot of character development.”
- “I'm not a huge fan of the character design (at least for humans) outside of battles, as it seems inconsistent with the rest presented.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for evoking a nostalgic sense of childhood adventure, reminiscent of pen-and-paper RPG sessions, enhanced by meta-humor and beautifully designed characters. The relaxing yet engaging ambiance is complemented by stunning music that varies by region, creating a captivating and immersive experience throughout both exploration and combat. Overall, the combination of visual aesthetics, humor, and dynamic soundtracks contributes to a rich and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “All in all the game maintains the atmosphere of a pen-and-paper RPG session, with characters being aware they are inside the game, which adds another layer of meta-humor to their jokes.”
- “The relaxing nature of the game carries over into even the more intense battles, and the music sets the atmosphere well.”
- “The music, which is written by halcyonicfalconx, is absolutely stunning and as it changes from every region you visit, it also changes the game's atmosphere.”
- “Music 10/10 is amazing and every place has its own theme and combat mode themes adding atmosphere.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its lighthearted and humorous tone, providing a wholesome experience over a lengthy campaign filled with silly references and playful interactions. Players appreciate the balance of fun and action, with a focus on enjoyment rather than heavy, gritty narratives, making it accessible and engaging for a wide audience. Overall, the game evokes a sense of joy and laughter, standing out in a genre often dominated by more serious themes.
- “It makes you feel emotional.”
- “That was a wholesome 20+ hours of gameplay.”
- “The story is light and full of silly references and humor - just the kind of thing we need these days, especially when a lot of other RPGs are going for the gritty, emotional stories.”
monetization
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The monetization model of the game is well-received, as it features no additional in-game microtransactions and includes all available content, distinguishing it from other titles that rely on ads or rushed cash grabs. Players appreciate the ad-free experience on platforms like Kongregate and Newgrounds, enhancing their enjoyment of the game. Overall, the game's thoughtful design and lack of monetization pitfalls contribute to a positive reception.
- “No additional in-game microtransactions; the game contains all of the available content, unlike EBF5 or stream versions of some other old Armor/Kongregate games.”
- “It's free on Kongregate, but this is better—no ads.”
- “This was a carefully designed game, not just a rushed cash grab.”
- “As a sequel, this does not feel hollow or a quick cash grab.”
- “You play the game on Kongregate/Newgrounds but despise the ads.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is generally good, with smooth performance in most scenarios. However, players have reported frustrating issues such as freezing during limit breaks and increasing framerate drops in longer battles, which can detract from the experience.
- “Despite being made in Flash, it is very smooth and runs great with no issues.”
- “bug free”
- “Attention: the game freezes sometimes if you cast the limit break Genesis, that can be very annoying during a long boss wave.”
- “The issue becomes increasingly more frustrating as you advance - the longer a fight is, the more frequently you'll see framerate drops or even complete freezes that don't correlate to resource contention.”

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Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a role playing game with fantasy, anime and science fiction themes.

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Phone and others.

On average players spend around 27 hours playing Epic Battle Fantasy 4.

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 was released on February 25, 2014.

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 was developed by Matt "Kupo" Roszak.

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a single player game.

Similar games include Epic Battle Fantasy 5, Epic Battle Fantasy 3, SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten, Cat Quest and others.

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