Faeria

Faeria is a thoroughly enjoyable strategic card battler that’s consistently fun to play. This multifaceted game feels like one you can play for the next few years and not get weary of it.

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Faeria is a fantasy turn-based strategy game featuring 2-player battles, as well as massively multiplayer and single-player options. With a living board that allows you to shape the battlefield, the game offers amazing visuals, strategic gameplay, and a phenomenal soundtrack. Enjoy 100+ hours of solo content, co-op missions, and puzzles, all accessible through a simple and affordable DLC-based business model with no expensive micro-transactions.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 711 reviews

gameplay74 positive mentions

grinding23 negative mentions

Faeria combines card gameplay with a living board, adding depth and strategy to each match.
The game features beautiful artwork and a soothing soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
Players can earn cards through gameplay rather than relying on random packs, making it more accessible.

The matchmaking system can be frustrating, often pairing new players against those with fully built decks.
Some cards and mechanics can feel unbalanced, leading to a meta dominated by a few strong strategies.
The player base is relatively small, resulting in longer wait times for matches and less variety in opponents.

gameplay
207 mentions
36 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Faeria is praised for its unique blend of card and board game mechanics, offering strategic depth reminiscent of chess and Magic: The Gathering. Players appreciate the dynamic battlefield and resource management, which enhance tactical decision-making, although some express frustration with mandatory tutorials and repetitive puzzles. Overall, while the core mechanics are engaging and visually appealing, issues with balance and forced gameplay elements detract from the experience for some users.
- “Faeria seamlessly blends the fast-paced excitement of Hearthstone with the tactical depth of chess, resulting in a gameplay experience that's truly one-of-a-kind.”
- “With its diverse card pool and balanced mechanics, Faeria delivers addictive gameplay that rewards both quick thinking and long-term planning.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly fun and unique; you can build several decks with a lot of variations, and the nature of how the game works makes each battle very tactical and skill-testing.”
- “Frustrating enough that I'm done after about 10 hours of gameplay.”
- “The only downside to all of this is that a lot of the matches utilize strange forced mechanics that nullify your deck strategies, forcing you into a specific net-deck style of play where you create a one-off to defeat a boss.”
- “It is almost certainly the prettiest card game to date, which makes it in a way doubly disappointing that the gameplay is just not up to scratch.”
graphics
72 mentions
54 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of Faeria are widely praised for their stunning hand-painted art style, vibrant landscapes, and intricate card designs, creating an immersive fantasy experience. Players appreciate the beautiful animations and user interface, often comparing it favorably to other card games like Hearthstone. While some critiques mention a lack of variety in gameplay elements compared to the impressive visuals, the overall aesthetic is considered a significant highlight of the game.
- “The hand-painted art style immerses you in a vibrant fantasy world, while the intricate card designs and dynamic landscapes add depth to every match.”
- “With its dynamic gameplay and vibrant visuals, Faeria offers an experience that's as intellectually stimulating as it is visually stunning.”
- “The graphics, art design, and animations are beautiful and majestic.”
- “Played a bit of MTG Arena in between and just couldn't stand the poor UI and graphics over there.”
- “Graphics style is a little too bland/safe.”
- “Faeria claims to be something more and sadly, apart from the graphics, it doesn't deliver.”
story
48 mentions
17 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story mode offers a variety of single-player content, including challenging missions and tutorials that introduce players to its mechanics, though some players find the AI and mission design frustratingly unbalanced. While the lore and world-building are praised for their depth and quality, many reviewers feel that the overall narrative could benefit from a more cohesive and engaging storyline. The game features multiple modes, including PvE and PvP options, but the solo missions can sometimes feel repetitive or unfair, requiring players to adapt their strategies significantly.
- “Incredibly in-depth and engaging solo campaign modes and missions (the bosses are tough!), could keep you busy for a long time.”
- “Faeria has put its own spin on characters, races, world-building, and storytelling, and the polish is really there.”
- “What's good is that you get a fair amount of free cards simply by playing story mode, which is also the tutorial, so you are rewarded fairly for the first hour or so of the gameplay.”
- “The solo missions are quite unfair and will force you to adapt by making a special deck to counter the massive handicap you're dealt.”
- “I find myself struggling to complete the missions that are supposed to teach the game.”
- “As is almost always true with this genre, this game could use a much deeper story to go along with the cards and some sort of reason that the players are playing.”
music
36 mentions
58 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside the stunning artwork and engaging gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting, contributing to a relaxing and immersive environment. While some suggest a desire for more variety, the consensus is that the music significantly elevates the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “Everything from the animations of the cards to the wonderful music and pretty graphics make this a great strategy experience.”
- “The art is beautiful, the music is delightful, and the developers are amazing towards the community.”
- “Great vibe, wonderful art, and relaxing music.”
- “More variety in music would greatly enhance the experience.”
- “Otherwise, it just feels like it's the same song with a new dance for more cash/time/investment.”
- “The music is relaxing, but it lacks diversity and can become repetitive.”
grinding
23 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, player feedback on grinding in the game is mixed; while some find the process of earning packs and resources tedious and slow, others appreciate the relatively easy access to free packs and the option to purchase the entire card collection. Many players note that grinding is less intensive compared to other card games like Hearthstone, with daily quests and bonuses helping to mitigate the grind. However, some still feel that acquiring strong cards can be time-consuming and expensive, leading to a somewhat grindy experience for those focused on building competitive decks.
- “You get like 40 packs really fast, so opening the packs gets tedious and boring really fast.”
- “Opening chests is tedious and slow.”
- “Bit grindy though as it takes a long time to get these resources and the good cards are very expensive to craft.”
monetization
19 mentions
16 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
37 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its lack of pay-to-win mechanics and the ability to earn cards through gameplay, while others criticize it for becoming a cash grab with expensive expansions and in-game purchases. Although players can buy all cards with a one-time investment, the overall cost can escalate quickly, leading to frustration over perceived artificial slowdowns in progression. Overall, while the game offers a robust solo mode and fair monetization compared to competitors, concerns about its pricing strategy and marketing efforts persist.
- “Very good monetization, no pay to win, rather robust solo mode.”
- “I have played Hearthstone, which has become a pay-to-win game, while Faeria actually rewards you for playing the game without having to rely on microtransactions.”
- “Also, getting the best cards is based on how long you play - the more you play, the more cards you get; the in-game purchases are only for skins/avatars (at least that I have seen so far).”
- “It started out promising a great monetization model where you can just buy all cards with a one-time investment and quickly became a cash grab with lots of expansions you have to purchase individually.”
- “But... I have a hard time saying 'I recommend this game' when it's a $25 game with microtransactions, and minimal expansions every 2 months that you have to pay an additional $13 each.”
- “You can buy all the cards (in-game purchase only, as far as I know) for $50, and it feels to me like the free-to-play progression has been artificially slowed down to 'persuade' you into buying the $50.”
replayability
11 mentions
45 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is highly praised, with many players enjoying the strategic depth, diverse deck-building options, and dynamic gameplay that keeps matches feeling fresh. While some users note that replayability may diminish after unlocking all cards or during early access, the potential for PvP matches and regular updates contribute to a generally positive outlook on the game's longevity.
- “Faeria's replay value is unlimited, with its strategic depth and dynamic gameplay, every match feels fresh and exciting, keeping me coming back for more.”
- “Plus, with regular updates and a thriving community, the replay value only continues to grow.”
- “The expansive replayability of this game is wonderful - there is always something new to try out (at least for a long time).”
- “Replayability is limited at the moment due to available cards during early access.”
- “All in all, Faeria is a solid card game that allows for a lot of playstyles and replayability.”
- “Throughout all of my playing, I've discovered a number of things regarding gameplay mechanics, game allure, replayability, and overall design.”
atmosphere
9 mentions
78 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and calming qualities, enhanced by beautiful artwork and stunning card designs. Players appreciate the unique and interesting ambiance, which contributes to an enjoyable gaming experience, particularly in elements like character profiles and sound design.
- “And it has a really nice immersive atmosphere to it.”
- “Beautiful artwork, magically soothing atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere of the game is very good.”
- “Very calm atmosphere.”
humor
8 mentions
88 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in its quirky themes, such as the yak and frog motifs, and the absurdity of its pay-to-win mechanics. While some aspects, like the draft mode, are noted as funny, the overall experience can be overshadowed by frustrations with balance and the prevalence of fake positive reviews. Overall, players appreciate the humor but feel it is often undercut by gameplay issues.
- “The yak and frog themes are funny as well.”
- “+funny draft mode”
- “(I find it quite funny they call the tickets for the draft mode: arena tickets in the about this game portion here)”
- “Not funny compared to other games.”
- “The humor fell flat and didn't resonate with me.”
- “I expected more laughs, but it just didn't deliver.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezes, and even blue screens, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “But it simply isn't stable and is very buggy.”
- “I experienced several crashes, freezes, and even two blue screens while playing Faeria.”
- “It just opens to a random screen and then freezes.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally praised, with smooth performance noted during gameplay. The tutorial levels effectively introduce mechanics, making them easy to learn, though mastering them may present a challenge.
- “The tutorial levels make the game's mechanics very easy to learn, but not necessarily easy to master.”
- “The game runs smoothly.”
- “The game's optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the beautiful graphics, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs and glitches that hindered my experience, indicating poor optimization overall.”