Fairy Fencer F: Dark Advent Force

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Fairy Fencer F is reborn as Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force for the PlayStation 4 system, in updated HD. Continue your adventure through three new story paths. Play as Fang and his gang as you face off against a new, evil organization, meet new fairies and fencers, and collect the furies scattered across the world. Each path leads to a different outcome, so choose wisely. The turn-based RPG batt…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story4 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Gorgeous 2D character designs and unique story elements enhance the overall experience.
Fun gameplay with challenging combat and amusing characters keeps players engaged.
Excellent sound design and music contribute to an enjoyable JRPG atmosphere.

The story is slow-paced, predictable, and filled with trope-laden characters.
Technical issues, particularly in the PC and Switch ports, detract from the experience.
Dull dungeon design and excessive grinding make the gameplay feel tedious at times.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The story of "Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force" is a mixed bag; while it features interesting and humorous characters, it is often criticized for its slow pacing, unoriginal plot, and reliance on tired tropes. Despite some engaging moments and a unique method for choosing story routes, many players feel the narrative lacks depth and fails to innovate within the RPG genre. Technical issues and dull dungeon design further detract from the overall experience.
- “Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force benefits from great sound design and artistic direction, and is uplifted by a story that's interesting to sit through, and, at moments, hilarious.”
- “Interesting and funny characters, unique story, challenging combat.”
- “Three story routes with an interesting and simple method of deciding which you want.”
- “For such a story-heavy RPG, Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force gives little incentive to invest in its rather unoriginal plot.”
- “It would be one thing if the story acted as an homage to the RPG narrative of yore, but it simply follows the tired 'good god/bad god' routine without bringing anything new to the table.”
- “One particularly flawed story path, muddy visuals, drowns you in tutorials.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by fun mechanics and amusing characters, enhanced by excellent JRPG music; however, it suffers from an over-scoped plot that makes it hard to fully engage. While the battle system has potential, it is undermined by overly simplistic challenges and poorly designed dungeons, leading to a lack of depth in the overall experience.
- “The characters and gameplay are fun, but at times they can be hard to invest in due to the over-scoped plot.”
- “[Fun gameplay, amusing characters, excellent JRPG music, challenge system].”
- “Battles themselves are too easy to take advantage of a potentially good battle system.”
- “With Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force, Compile Heart has proven to be the Platinum Dunes of otaku entertainment – an assembly line of titles with similar plots, repeated mechanics, and fan service that feels designed for middle schoolers.”
- “Battles themselves are too easy to take advantage of a potentially good battle system, and poor, underdesigned dungeons rip away any possible depth the gameplay could have had.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force features a unique story and interesting characters that contribute to its humor, making for a delightful experience. The game's comedic moments are well-integrated, enhancing the overall enjoyment alongside its engaging sound design and artistic direction.
- “Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force benefits from great sound design and artistic direction, and is uplifted by a story that's interesting to sit through and, at moments, hilarious.”
- “Interesting and funny characters, unique story, challenging combat.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game's optimization is hindered by poor level design and frustrating missable content, particularly in the Switch version, which suffers from performance issues that remain unaddressed despite a launch patch. While the overall experience is enjoyable, it is marred by these imperfections that could be improved with better optimization.
- “The experience feels very good indeed, but it carries a sense of imperfection that could be partially fixed with improved performance on the Switch.”
- “The whole thing is held back by lazy level design, infuriating missables, and, in the Switch version, some easily fixable performance issues that the launch patch didn't manage to iron out.”
- “The experience feels very good indeed, but it carries a sense of imperfection that could be partially fixed with improved performance on Switch.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is highlighted by stunning 2D designs and engaging larger themes and mythos, which add depth to the narrative. While the battle system can be enjoyable, it is the rich thematic elements that enhance the overall character experience.
- “The gorgeous 2D character designs really bring the characters to life, and the larger themes and mythos are fascinating to explore.”
- “The character development is rich and engaging, making each character feel unique and memorable.”
- “I love how the game intertwines character growth with the overarching story, creating a deeper connection to the characters.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent JRPG style, enhancing the fun gameplay and complementing the amusing characters. It contributes significantly to the overall experience, particularly in relation to the challenge system.
- “The excellent JRPG music really enhances the overall experience and immerses you in the game world.”
- “The fun gameplay is perfectly complemented by the amusing characters and their catchy musical themes.”
- “The music in this game is not only enjoyable but also adds a significant layer of challenge and excitement.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics have been criticized for their muddy visuals, which detract from the overall experience, and the overwhelming number of tutorials can further obscure the game's visual appeal.
- “The graphics are muddy and lack clarity, making it hard to appreciate the game's visuals.”
- “One particularly flawed story path is overshadowed by the poor graphical quality.”
- “The visuals are so cluttered that they drown you in tutorials instead of immersing you in the game.”