FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS

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Fairy Tail: Dungeons is a deck-building rogue-lite game based on the popular Fairy Tail series. Build your own unique deck of Magic Cards, featuring moves from the series, to defeat powerful monsters in dungeon depths. With a variety of characters to choose from, each with their own abilities, prepare for a challenging and engaging adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 242 reviews

gameplay26 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a fun deck-building mechanic that allows for strategic combinations and character synergies.
Beautiful pixel art and animations that capture the essence of the Fairy Tail characters and their abilities.
The game offers a good amount of replayability with multiple characters, dungeons, and unlockable content.

The card mechanics can feel shallow and overly reliant on RNG, making it difficult to build effective decks.
The story is quite short and lacks depth, with minimal character development and interactions.
Some characters feel underpowered compared to others, leading to an imbalance in gameplay.

gameplay
62 mentions
42 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mix of engaging roguelike deckbuilding mechanics and smooth, visually appealing animations, making it easy to pick up yet challenging to master. While some players appreciate the variety and depth in character strategies and card interactions, others find the mechanics somewhat shallow and random, lacking in meaningful deck management and combat complexity. Overall, the game offers a fun and addictive experience, though there are calls for more depth and variety in gameplay elements.
- “The gameplay is really nice and smooth to understand.”
- “Great game with a simple premise and an endless challenging gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay feels fresh and exciting, and it keeps you engaged with each battle.”
- “For starters, the card mechanics are fairly shallow.”
- “It helps to be mindful about cards that are left in your deck, but there are no mechanics that enable meaningful deck interaction, like card draw or selection; you have to hope to draw the right piece for the most part (you can't even keep a card to play it next turn).”
- “The only real deckbuilding mechanic here is the deck bloat - by taking too many cards, you decrease the chance to draw the right pair, but again, all available play around that is rather primitive.”
story
43 mentions
19 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered short and simplistic, with many players noting that it can be completed in just a few hours. While it captures the essence of the Fairy Tail universe and features enjoyable character interactions, it lacks depth and significant character development, making it accessible even for those unfamiliar with the franchise. Overall, the narrative serves its purpose but leaves players wanting more substantial content.
- “The story is very fairy tale; they completely nailed the dialogue between everyone. You could practically hear them talking to each other!”
- “The graphics are well done, the story is short and fits quite well thematically with the series, and it's enjoyable to play.”
- “The story is interesting, interactions for some characters are unique; it's not too deep but it definitely adds a flavor to the gameplay.”
- “I didn't know anything about the Fairy Tail universe, and I still don't after completing the game, because there is no storytelling or character development here.”
- “The main storyline was kind of short.”
- “Overall: decent game, short story that could've been better; detail and love for the franchise and characters is great, but music and combat are good overall.”
replayability
24 mentions
38 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players find it enjoyable and engaging due to various modes, character builds, and the roguelike elements, others note limitations such as uneven pacing and a desire for more content. Some reviews highlight the potential for high replay value through experimentation and unlocking achievements, while a few express disappointment in the game's lack of depth for long-term play. The consensus suggests that with additional content, such as new characters and levels, replayability could be significantly enhanced.
- “With games like these, mileage will vary, but my interest in fairy tales and wanting to unlock all the amulets keeps the replayability high.”
- “Don't want to spoil too much, but there are several modes you unlock with plenty of replayability even after completing all the Steam achievements.”
- “There was a lot of replay value, and I experimented further with different builds, amulets, and party compositions for the later labyrinths.”
- “It is the lack of replayability that warrants the negative review.”
- “The pacing can sometimes feel uneven, which may limit the game’s long-term replayability.”
- “-zero replayability”
music
21 mentions
52 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and energetic feel, fitting well with the dynamic battles and pixel art visuals. However, many players express disappointment over the repetitive nature of the soundtrack, with only a few tracks playing on loop, and some feel it lacks the thematic depth associated with the "Fairy Tail" franchise. While some enjoy the chill vibe of the music, others wish for more variety and customization options.
- “Battles are dynamic, music is energetic, characters make flashy attacks and look really cool while doing so, and you do have to use your brain every now and then.”
- “The visuals are great with the use of pixel art and some nice effects, plus all of it is accompanied by music that, although it's not directly taken from the show, is still in the same style and vein that fits perfectly with the game (think of uilleann bagpipes).”
- “The music is good too; it does a good job of feeling like the anime.”
- “There was only one soundtrack that plays in the background of the story as well as battle phases.”
- “The game's only downsides are repetitive music (which I personally don't mind), some questionable balance choices and a few bugs here and there.”
- “Other than the music which I think is not very 'Fairy Tail', the game is really fun.”
graphics
15 mentions
80 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their beautiful pixel art style and animations, which effectively enhance the gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the standout visuals that accentuate attacks and abilities, making it a notable feature of the game. Overall, the graphics are considered a perfect fit for the indie game's charm, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “Every attack and ability is accentuated by these fantastic visuals, which is definitely one of the game’s standout features.”
- “I love the many references, the simple gameplay, and the beautiful pixel graphics.”
- “The visuals are great with the use of pixel art with some nice effects, plus all of it accompanying with music that, although it's not directly taken from the show, still fits perfectly with the game.”
grinding
7 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, particularly in the early stages where repeated runs through dungeons are necessary to obtain desirable card combinations and abilities. While some appreciate the game's fun and replayability, many feel that the grind can be excessive, especially when trying to optimize character builds or unlock higher rank rewards. Overall, the grind is seen as a mixed bag—frustrating for some but manageable for those who enjoy the gameplay.
- “I don't see myself grinding the starting dungeon 10 times, hoping that a right combination of cards would pop up.”
- “It's very grindy to unlock anything and everything, including abilities.”
- “The expectation is you keep running the labyrinth (first half of the game) for each character multiple times until you can RNG a good skill compendium, which you can then use for the second half of the game.”
monetization
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization of this anime video game is surprisingly well-executed, as it avoids the typical pitfalls of being a cash grab. Instead, the developers demonstrate a genuine passion for the franchise through thoughtful updates and attention to detail, making it a standout title in the genre. Overall, players appreciate the game's depth and quality, which contrasts sharply with the often shallow offerings in the market.
- “It is rather unexpected that one of the best anime video games (which are usually just soulless cash grabs) to come out would be a deckbuilder RPG, but here we are.”
- “There's plenty of stuff to like, and I'm honest: I never thought this game would be so good since I thought it would be a short cash grab - but it's definitely not!”
- “It could have been a simple cash grab, but the attention to detail makes this game an easy recommend, especially with other developers forgetting what makes games fun anymore.”
character development
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game lacks meaningful storytelling and character development, leaving players unfamiliar with the fairy tail universe even after completion. While the character designs and visual effects are praised for their stunning quality, the interactions and growth of the characters are notably absent.
- “I didn't know anything about the Fairy Tail universe, and I still don't after completing the game, because there is no storytelling or character development here.”
- “The interactions between characters as well as character development were non-existent.”
stability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, where users report smooth performance and no significant issues.
- “Fab game runs great on the Steam Deck too.”
- “Playing on the Steam Deck and it runs great!”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong sense of nostalgia when revisiting familiar characters from "Fairy Tail," highlighting the emotional connection and fond memories associated with the manga.
- “Fairy Tail is one of the first mangas that I read, and playing this game and seeing these characters again made me feel pretty nostalgic.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its good performance, indicating effective optimization that allows for smooth gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly with excellent performance.”
- “I am impressed by the optimization; it really enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game for various systems.”