Fairytale Fables

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Fairytale Fables is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Fairytale Software CaWa GmbH and was released on December 23, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Dive into a fantastical autobattler where fairytales and legends collide! Choose your hero and assemble your team of characters, items and treasures to outwit opponents in strategic battles where positioning matters. Will you be the last one standing in this enchanted PvP arena? Strategic GameplayChoose your Hero carefully at the start of each game, as each Hero plays differently. Earn gold to …

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Audience ScoreBased on 302 reviews

story26 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Fairytale Fables is a fun and engaging auto-battler that successfully captures the essence of Storybook Brawl while introducing new mechanics and features.
The game is free-to-play with a fair monetization model, allowing players to enjoy it without feeling pressured to spend money.
The developer is responsive to community feedback, regularly implementing updates and balance changes, which enhances the overall gameplay experience.

The game suffers from poor visual quality, primarily due to the use of AI-generated art, which many players find off-putting and inconsistent.
There are significant balance issues, with certain strategies and characters dominating the gameplay, leading to frustration among players.
The user interface is clunky and can be overwhelming, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the game mechanics.

story
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is heavily influenced by the beloved "Storybook Brawl," which it aims to revive and improve upon. Many players appreciate its familiar mechanics and character, while also noting the introduction of new features that enhance gameplay. However, some critiques highlight issues with visual presentation and balance, suggesting that while it captures the essence of its predecessor, it may lack the charm and polish that made "Storybook Brawl" a standout title.
- “It captures everything I cherished about the classic Storybook Brawl while introducing a host of exciting new features.”
- “This game is everything I've been looking for since Storybook Brawl went away.”
- “Fairytale Fables expands upon almost everything from Storybook Brawl in some way and it all feels great.”
- “I would love to say something nice here because I'm sure the creators put effort in and I'm sad about everything that happened to Storybook Brawl, but unfortunately I have to say this game is painful to look at and full of way too much animation and text to even tell what is going on just in the tutorial.”
- “It feels like a worse version of Storybook Brawl and I already didn't like that one much, so go figure.”
- “Storybook Brawl died at the hands of crypto, and came back with ugly AI images.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this auto-battler is praised for its depth, variety of build options, and engaging mechanics that balance familiarity with innovation. Players appreciate the strategic elements and the ease of understanding the mechanics, although some express concerns about execution and balance issues. Overall, the game offers a solid and enjoyable experience, with significant replayability and ongoing improvements from the developers.
- “This free-to-play PvP card auto-battler combines strategic gameplay and unique mechanics to create a fun gaming experience with tons of replayability.”
- “The gameplay is solid and really engaging.”
- “Hero attacks, delayed damage, movable items, and significant bench interaction are all novel mechanics that bring something new to the world of auto-battlers.”
- “I like the concept and the 'idea' of the mechanics, but I just don't like the execution at all.”
- “The glaring issue that should not be overlooked is the GPU usage that occurs during gameplay.”
- “While I have had no trouble with the mechanics, there was no attempt at guiding me towards understanding how things work other than a popup complaining that I hadn't used all my gold before starting battles.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the inconsistent and chaotic art style, often described as AI-generated and lacking cohesion. While some appreciate the updated visuals and the potential for improvement, others find the current aesthetic distracting and unappealing, suggesting that the game would benefit from more polished, human-made artwork. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant downside, but there is hope for future enhancements.
- “The updated visuals really make the game a lot more fun and interesting and easy to understand.”
- “Fantasical game with great gameplay loop, interesting artwork, phenomenal deckbuilding and potentially thousands of hours worth of fun.”
- “100% recommend, just needs some graphical updates and it's golden <3”
- “The game’s visuals have become a major downside.”
- “The art style feels inconsistent, with contributions from multiple artists that don’t blend seamlessly, resulting in a disorganized and visually distracting experience.”
- “Right now the game is very rough around the edges from a UI/visual standpoint; the art has wildly differing levels of finish, which I assume is due to the use of AI art, so hopefully some money can be put down to get some flesh-and-blood artists to give this game the visuals it needs/deserves as the game develops.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its exceptional replayability, offering engaging and strategic gameplay that keeps players coming back for more. With unique mechanics and additional quality-of-life features, it provides a fun and challenging experience that enhances its replay value. Overall, players find it endlessly enjoyable and highly replayable.
- “Overall, it delivers an engaging experience with exceptional replayability, making it endlessly enjoyable.”
- “This free-to-play PvP card auto battler combines strategic gameplay and unique mechanics to create a fun gaming experience with tons of replayability.”
- “This is a really great concept that results in wildly fun gameplay and endless replayability.”
- “It's very nearly a 1:1 successor, but with some additional quality of life and replayability features (such as the asynchronous mode made popular by games like Super Auto Pets).”
- “Has a ton of replayability.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in the game is generally seen as non-intrusive, primarily offering cosmetic in-app purchases and currency for faster hero unlocks. However, some users criticize the scheme as predatory, especially in comparison to other games, and express concerns about the influence of streamers promoting it. Overall, players are advised to check for updates on pricing and monetization details in recent reviews.
- “Monetization is not intrusive or required.”
- “The in-app purchases are cosmetics (like player frames) and currency that can be used to unlock heroes faster.”
- “Check with more recent reviews to see price and monetization information, in case it changes.”
- “Somehow the monetization scheme is even more predatory than the game run by a crypto scam.”
- “The bigger kicker here is the advertisement it receives from streamers.”
- “The 'in-app purchases' are cosmetics (like player frames) and currency that can be used to unlock heroes faster.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its excellence and whimsical quality, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Music is excellent and whimsical.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of unlocking heroes to be somewhat tedious, yet they enjoy the overall experience, making it a fun option for casual gaming sessions.
- “Unlocking heroes is a bit grindy, but it's a very fun game to pass the time when you want to game casually.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its funny card mechanics and the fresh take it offers on the established Hearthstone formula, adding a lighthearted twist to the genre.
- “A hilarious card game that adds a refreshing twist to the Hearthstone formula, which is already a remarkable achievement in the genre.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every match not just competitive but also entertaining.”
- “I love how the witty dialogue and funny character interactions keep me laughing throughout the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly on various CPUs, with a stable performance that enhances the enjoyable user interface and overall experience, despite its simple aesthetic.
- “The game runs smoothly on any CPU, making it accessible for a wide range of players.”
- “Despite its simple aesthetic, the overall feel of the game is impressive and stable.”
- “There are lots of nice UI elements, contributing to a great overall experience.”