Faerie Afterlight

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 52 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • music
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Faerie Afterlight is a soothing, atmospheric adventure game where you help revive a dying forest as a tiny faerie. Gather resources, solve puzzles, and restore life to the forest one area at a time. Immerse yourself in a peaceful, charming world and enjoy the calming effects of nature.

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  • Xbox
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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews
graphics20 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning visuals and a charming art style that captivates players.
  • Gameplay is enjoyable with smooth controls and creative platforming mechanics.
  • The music and ambiance enhance the overall experience, making it a relaxing yet engaging game.
  • The difficulty scaling is inconsistent, with some bosses being too easy while platforming sections are overly precise and frustrating.
  • Hitboxes and controls can feel unreliable, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially during boss fights.
  • The game lacks meaningful exploration and backtracking, making it feel more linear than a traditional metroidvania.
  • graphics29 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and charming art style, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals and appealing character designs. However, some critiques point to a lack of polish in the overall execution, suggesting that while the aesthetics are impressive, they do not compensate for shortcomings in gameplay and level design. Overall, the visuals create an engaging atmosphere, but the game's mechanics may detract from the experience.

    • “This game has stunning visuals, incredibly fun gameplay, and adorable characters.”
    • “Very impressive design and feel, and the visuals are gorgeous.”
    • “The visuals are striking, unique, and diverse, almost feeling like 'Gris' in some regards.”
    • “It looks vibrant and colorful on the store page, but upon closer inspection, this game's mechanics, level design, and graphic design all come off as lazy, rushed, or unfinished.”
    • “It can move and jump and even attack in this state, just without any visuals.”
    • “My only critique so far is that the first boss really does need a rework: the game actually spells out in text and in a graphic what you need to do to get past each phase, and I feel like that should’ve been a sign that the signaling to the player was subpar and needed to be reworked.”
  • gameplay25 mentions

    The gameplay in "Faerie Afterlight" is a mixed bag, with some players praising its vibrant visuals, intuitive controls, and engaging mechanics, while others criticize it for feeling rushed and lacking depth compared to other metroidvanias. While the game features creative puzzles and smooth combat, many feel that it ultimately falls short due to repetitive elements and a lack of challenge in enemy encounters. Overall, it offers a charming experience for newcomers to the genre, but may disappoint seasoned players seeking more complexity.

    • “This game has stunning visuals, incredibly fun gameplay, and adorable characters.”
    • “The gameplay is a joy to behold, with intuitive controls and a wealth of engaging mechanics.”
    • “The game contains some light puzzles and a good bit of platforming - nothing too challenging and a very relaxing gameplay overall.”
    • “It looks vibrant and colorful on the store page, but upon closer inspection, this game's mechanics, level design, and graphic design all come off as lazy, rushed, or unfinished.”
    • “The aesthetics are very nice, however the gameplay lacks interesting elements: enemies and bosses are boring, areas are mainly empty spaces with occasional enemies to farm.”
    • “The gameplay in Faerie Afterlight follows the classic Metroidvania formula, but for Metroidvania fans, this formula will feel lacking when compared to the currently popular Metroidvania games.”
  • music24 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful melodies and enchanting ambiance, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the cute art style. Many players find the soundtrack reminiscent of titles like "Ori" and "Gris," describing it as breathtaking and immersive, although some noted that the boss music could be more memorable. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and a captivating score significantly elevates the game's appeal.

    • “The soundtrack is breathtaking, with beautiful melodies that remind me of Ori or Gris.”
    • “Faerie Afterlight is a sweet little game with some of the most amazing music.”
    • “The art in this game is just gorgeous, and along with the mellow soundtrack, it gets you in the right mood.”
    • “In any case, I hope Faerie Afterlight's OST comes on sale later because I'll gladly pay extra for that bit of sonic gold.”
    • “Utter boredom - I don't know if this is a bug, but the third boss, Thorum or something, does not seem to have any boss music.”
    • “All to a background of mellow music.”
  • story13 mentions

    The story of "Faerie Afterlight" is generally viewed as mediocre and predictable, lacking depth and uniqueness, though it features charming characters and engaging visuals. While some players found the narrative sweet and enjoyable, particularly the adventures of the main duo, others felt it was a slog and not particularly intriguing. Overall, the game's art and music are praised for elevating the experience beyond its simplistic storyline.

    • “The story is engaging enough, and the little spirit that floats with you reminded me of Sein.”
    • “In conclusion, Faerie Afterlight is a fun addition to the Metroidvania genre and for those of you looking to start playing games in this genre, offers a charming mix of stunning visuals, interesting gameplay, and a story that's light enough to make it easy to immerse yourself in its world.”
    • “The story is sweet while the different biomes are unique and followed by beautiful music.”
    • “The story is also mid; you can kind of predict it, so it's not fun or intriguing.”
    • “I am not familiar with Indonesian folklore, but I think it has much more to offer to the story.”
    • “The phenomenal art and music carry this game a long way past its simple story.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development is noted for its impressive and creative designs, which contribute to a unique and engaging experience. However, some players feel that the character mechanics do not align with the visual design, leading to a disconnect between the character's appearance and their in-game agility. Overall, the character designs are fun and imaginative, enhancing the game's aesthetic appeal.

    • “The character designs are also pretty impressive and creative.”
    • “The character designs are also just fun, like a giant cat with a fishing rod.”
    • “It's hard to describe... in a way, the character design is well chosen, as you don't feel like an agile fox-cat, but like a dense rock.”
    • “The character development feels stagnant; there are no meaningful choices that impact the story or the characters' growth.”
    • “I expected a rich backstory for my character, but instead, I was left with a generic narrative that lacks depth and engagement.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players have criticized the grinding aspect of the game for its lack of clear guidance on ability interactions and tedious health limitations, which make combat feel more like a chore than an engaging experience. Additionally, the map design contributes to the grind, as traversing previously explored areas is cumbersome due to the scarcity of shortcuts, forcing players to either fast travel or repeatedly navigate challenging platforming sections.

    • “I found myself lost more than once because the game does nothing to explain how your abilities can interact with the world and puzzles, and the health limitations left me feeling like most fights were a tedious game of keep away instead of a fun and exciting experience.”
    • “Additionally, the maps are designed in a way where traversal across maps you've already uncovered is tedious, with very few shortcuts, meaning you either spend fast travel to cut down the time, or waste your time traveling through platforming sections you already figured out a long time ago, but it is no less challenging because of the time it takes to clear them.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users have reported experiencing multiple visual glitches during gameplay, indicating concerns about the game's stability.

    • “I encountered several visual glitches while playing.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Users report that "Faerie Afterlight" is well-optimized, running smoothly without any frame drops, indicating a polished performance overall.

    • “Lastly, there's performance and polish, and I'm happy to say that Faerie Afterlight ran buttery smooth with no frame drops at all.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game creates a relaxing atmosphere that contrasts with its challenging gameplay, providing players with a unique and engaging experience.

    • “The game creates a very relaxing atmosphere while still providing a challenging experience.”
    • “The ambiance is immersive and draws you into the world effortlessly.”
    • “The sound design and visuals combine to create a captivating atmosphere that enhances gameplay.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game's art style and heartwarming music create a calming and enjoyable emotional experience for players, enhancing the overall atmosphere.

    • “The art style is enjoyable and calming to watch, complemented by heartwarming music.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making their journeys feel personal.”
    • “I was moved to tears by the story; it beautifully captures the complexities of love and loss.”
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