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Faeland

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79%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
79% User Score Based on 233 reviews

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About Faeland

Faeland is a single player role playing game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Talegames and was released on December 5, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

FAELAND is a 2D Platform Action Adventure Role Playing Indie Video Game currently in development for PC, inspired on the nostalgic 8-Bit classics with a modern charm for all generations.

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79%Audience ScoreBased on 233 reviews
story19 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • Beautiful pixel art with highly detailed and fluid animations that create an immersive fantasy world.
  • Enjoyable and rewarding exploration with well-designed levels and rewarding combat; a good homage to classic Metroidvania and Zelda II style games.
  • Music and soundtrack receive praise for fitting the game's atmosphere and evoking nostalgia for 8-bit/16-bit era RPGs.
  • The game remains in Early Access for an extended period with repeated delays for the full 1.0 release, causing frustration and distrust among players.
  • Combat and movement mechanics can feel clunky or sluggish at times; some platforming sections demand frustrating pixel-perfect precision.
  • Significant backtracking and mandatory item hunting can feel tedious, compounded by limited fast travel and map usability issues like disappearing map markers.

  • story

    69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    28% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The story is a charming, straightforward fantasy tale with classic high-fantasy and hero’s journey elements, praised for its pacing, world-building, and engaging side quests. While some find the writing somewhat simplistic or overly enthusiastic, many appreciate its nostalgic, Zelda-like style and thoughtful level design. However, as the game is still in early access, the narrative remains incomplete, leaving players eager for future updates to unfold more of the plot and expand exploration.

    • “The RPG elements of this game really shine, the pacing of the story is great, with lots of NPC interaction and story elements spread throughout the gameplay which are neither onerously long, nor so far apart that you forget what was going on.”
    • “Moreover, Faeland excels in its storytelling, delivering an enthralling narrative that unfolds as players progress through the game.”
    • “The story (not finished yet) so far also calls back to the simpler RPG times where despite having many places to explore and treasures to find, the game is fairly linear with a simple story that doesn't seem lazy but inspired from the typical fantasy tropes we all know and love.”
    • “The story goes nowhere.”
    • “The writing seems to be overly enthusiastic; all the characters have the same inclination towards the protagonist whenever he finishes a quest or does anything right. It's very jarring that there are no risky situations or intensity to the conversations, making the writing feel subpar despite some gripping action moments.”
    • “I played for about 110 minutes and the game wouldn't go any further into the story. I know it's 'early access', but I don't like that I can't finish the story campaign (if I'm wrong please correct me, but it seemed like I couldn't go any further in my playthrough).”

  • music

    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    69% positive mentions, 26% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The game's music is generally praised for its nostalgic, 8-bit/16-bit SNES-style charm, evocative melodies, and fitting atmosphere that enhances the classic RPG feel. While many find the soundtrack catchy and beautifully crafted with memorable themes reminiscent of iconic titles like Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana, some critics consider it repetitive or less impressive compared to standout soundtracks in the genre. Overall, the music is regarded as a strong, enjoyable complement to the game's art and gameplay.

    • “The music is wonderful and well done, harking back to simpler RPG times with its fantasy/dramatic overtones that may sound over the top at times but still set the mood in a fun way.”
    • “Faeland has the best video game soundtrack since Secret of Mana!”
    • “The music is particularly terrific, with echoes of Yasunori Mitsuda's music for Chrono Trigger and Hiroki Kikuta's for Secret of Mana.”
    • “The soundtrack felt repetitive and, at times, even irritating.”
    • “Regarding the music, I hate to say it's the 'weakest' part of the game, but I will say it's the least strong... if that makes sense.”
    • “My opinion on the music is only a byproduct of its place in a genre populated by some of the best video game soundtracks of all time, like the aforementioned Zelda, Metroid, and Castlevania games.”

  • gameplay

    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth controls, polished animations, and a blend of classic Metroidvania and RPG elements that offer a nostalgic yet engaging experience. While generally fun and accessible with well-designed exploration and combat mechanics, some users noted minor issues such as clunky combat, a questionable stamina system, and precise ledge-grabbing that can be frustrating early on. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a strong, enjoyable foundation with potential for improvement as development continues.

    • “Lots of different tools and mechanics which add to combat fun.”
    • “The mechanics are stripped back, the exploration is happy to leave your hand thoroughly un-held, and the animation is smooth as butter sliding off an oven-warmed plate.”
    • “Although still in early access, the game already shines with its polished animations and top-tier roleplaying elements, seamlessly woven into its metroidvania-style gameplay.”
    • “I like what this game is trying to do & its atmosphere, animations etc, but for the love of god review your combat gameplay overall.”
    • “Some of the combat and mechanics may need to be reworked a bit, especially the combat sometimes feels quite clanky.”
    • “Platforming feels pretty tight, though not quite perfect, since I took plenty of cheap-feeling hits early on while I got used to the mechanics.”

  • graphics

    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The game features stunning pixel art graphics with a retro aesthetic that evokes classic 8-bit and 16-bit eras, praised for its detailed environments, fluid animations, and rich art style. Reviewers highlight the captivating visuals and thoughtful level design that enhance immersion and nostalgia, making the graphics a standout aspect that significantly elevates the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are simplistic and give an almost retro theme while still being absolutely a beautiful fantasy world from dark, damp spider caves, to high, arid cliffs and mountains to a sprawling multi-leveled city and castle.”
    • “Strong 2D Zelda vibes in the dungeon design (including manipulation of dungeon elements), superb graphics and animations, and overall there is so much attention put in little details and secrets.”
    • “The attention to detail in the graphics enhances the overall atmosphere of the game, sucking players into its enchanting world.”
    • “Beautiful pixel graphics but clunky combat and parkour spoil it all for me.”
    • “I dig the retro aesthetic, but I find it very disappointing when it feels like a dated project to play.”
    • “There are a few buildings or areas where the art style completely changes.”

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its charming pixel art, music, and detailed visuals that create an engaging, Zelda-like fantasy world. While many find it comfortable and immersive, some players feel the atmosphere can become tiring during longer sessions or is somewhat lacking despite strong presentation. Overall, the aesthetic and design strongly contribute to a distinctive and enjoyable mood.

    • “I really enjoyed the flow of this one, the atmosphere is spot on and it just feels good to play.”
    • “The pixel art, music, and atmosphere are very good, comfortable, and familiar; it's overall nice.”
    • “I absolutely love the Zelda-like fantasy atmosphere, but there could be a higher emphasis on slower, more realistic movement.”
    • “Instead of enhancing the atmosphere, it started to wear me down during longer play sessions.”
    • “In terms of audio and visual presentation, and spritework, this game is highly above average, it has a charm to it but somehow lacks in atmosphere.”
    • “I like what this game is trying to do with its atmosphere and animations, but for the love of God, review your combat gameplay overall.”

  • grinding

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 86% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game tedious and slow, with frequent backtracking and limited side content to alleviate the monotony. The lack of farming, crafting, and RPG elements reduces variety, making gold farming and optional item collection the primary replay value. Improvements like more side quests, fast travel, and better map features are suggested to enhance the experience.

    • “It's easy to miss and, sadly, does little to alleviate the game's frequent, tedious backtracking.”
    • “I feel like I'm spending most of my time grinding or backtracking to get gold when I thought this was supposed to help.”
    • “Cute, but slow, so slow, grindy.”

  • stability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game generally runs well and performs smoothly, including on the Steam Deck, but is still in early access and contains bugs, crashes, and occasional freezes that can disrupt progress.

    • “This game looks, sounds, and runs great!”
    • “Also runs great on Steam Deck!”
    • “The game itself is so buggy and incredibly slow.”
    • “I had a couple of crashes/freezes that especially infuriated me because it meant I needed to do large sections of the game over again.”
    • “Keep in mind that this is still early access and there are bugs/glitches you will run into but nothing terrible.”

  • emotional

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Faeland delivers a heartfelt and nostalgic adventure experience with a wholesome, engaging story and music reminiscent of classic SNES titles. While its real-time combat is enjoyable but not outstanding, the game balances charm with surprising challenge, creating an emotionally resonant journey.

    • “Faeland feels like a heartfelt homage to some of the best adventure games I have ever played, and a lot of the music reminds one of SNES titles like Zelda: A Link to the Past and Terranigma.”
    • “Very enjoyable game with good but not great real-time combat and a wholesome, interesting story to follow.”
    • “It's not as tough as a souls-like, but don't let the wholesome and colorful appearance deceive you into thinking this is a walk in the park.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its playful blend of classic side-scrolling mechanics with unexpected, amusing moments—like the dodge roll as a Metroid-style unlock and the character's dramatic, uncontrollable reactions mid-air. This mix creates a lighthearted and entertaining experience that balances fun and mild frustration.

    • “The fact that the dodge roll is a Metroid-style progression mechanic that you unlock early on is very funny to me.”
    • “Really feels like a nice blend of the side-scrolling 'Ys' titles and, funny enough, Flashback!”
    • “It's kind of funny and annoying at the same time when my character gets dramatic hurt mid-air, sending him uncontrollably to the boss's embrace.”

  • monetization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization is heavily reliant on frequent Facebook ads, creating a sense of a quick cash grab rather than delivering a polished, complete game experience. Progress feels stalled due to these intrusive ads.

    • “Lots of Facebook ads, no apparent progress.”
    • “To me, that seems like a quick cash grab instead of putting out a finished, polished product.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Replayability is limited, primarily hinging on collecting optional items, farming gold, and setting personal challenges.

    • “There's not much replay value other than collecting optional items, gold farming, and completing self-challenges.”
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3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-4h Spent by most gamers
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Faeland is a role playing game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. Common tags for Faeland include indie, 2d, female protagonist, pixel graphics, metroidvania and others.

Faeland is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Faeland.

Faeland was released on December 5, 2023.

Faeland was developed by Talegames.

Faeland has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Faeland for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Faeland is a single player game.

Similar games include Secrets of Grindea, Chasm, Tearscape, Edge of Eternity, Wigmund and others.