Fake Happy End
- January 22, 2017
- Neo Kuriyo
Get on SteamA compelling supernatural mystery set in modern day. Fake Happy End places you in control of a team of young adults, who soon realize only they can perceive the tower that has mysteriously appeared in the middle of town. Why has it appeared, and why can't anyone else see it? Traverse it, and find out!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting overworld system and engaging dungeon crawling mechanics that encourage exploration and strategic gameplay.
- The combat system is unique, allowing for a variety of strategies and making battles feel fair and challenging.
- The characters are charming, and the dating elements add replayability and depth to the interactions between party members.
- The story is often confusing and cliche, with cringeworthy dialogue and unnecessary sexual themes that may alienate players.
- The gameplay can become repetitive, as many enemies require the same approach, leading to a lack of variety in combat encounters.
- The art style and character designs may not appeal to everyone, and the main character lacks a distinct visual representation.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered secondary to other elements of the game, with some players finding it overshadowed by discomforting aspects. However, those who can overlook these issues may enjoy the challenging boss fights and unique dungeon-crawling mechanics, which offer a fresh take on familiar formulas. While the core gameplay is engaging, it may not appeal to everyone due to its repetitive nature and the game's overall art style.
“The dungeon crawling mechanics are a nice twist on the usual Etrian formula that I'm used to.”
“To balance these helpful mechanics, there's no way to teleport to a safe zone like in Etrian, so the player will need to be very careful in outmaneuvering enemies.”
“Overall, despite the sort of hit and miss nature of the story and its characters, there's enough to make you want to really sink your teeth into where the game shines, and that's the core gameplay.”
“The first thing of note is that the gameplay is sort of eclipsed by everything else.”
“To balance these helpful mechanics, there's no way to teleport to a safe-zone like in Etrian, so the player will need to be very careful in outmaneuvering enemies.”
“Well, I do recommend that game to others, though it has its flaws and might not suit everyone with its gameplay and art style.”
- story20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story is a mixed bag, featuring a visual novel style with a solid central mystery and engaging character interactions, but it suffers from clichés, confusing elements, and uneven character development. While some players may find the dialogue cringeworthy and the themes unnecessary, others appreciate the depth of the three main character arcs that encourage multiple playthroughs. Overall, the narrative has its strengths and weaknesses, but it keeps players invested in the gameplay.
“The overall mystery of the tower and main plot of the game are solidly written, keeping you going until the end, but it preserves a light-hearted tone with plenty of amusing interactions between the main four characters.”
“Still, the three girls inspired me to go through the game three times to see all of their personal storylines and endings.”
“The story itself is quite good; however, since I played other games by Neok, I know he could have done better.”
“The story is okay, if a little confusing and cliché, but a lot of players will probably be put off by the cringeworthy dialogue, terrible art, stolen monster designs, and wholly unnecessary sexual themes.”
“The characters do grow a decent amount as the game goes on, though I can't help but feel like there wasn't a good balance to their development, with one character feeling far more central to the plot than the others, making them feel underdeveloped as a result.”
“Overall, the story is fairly decent, though it can be pretty hit and miss at times.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature disturbing enemy designs that contrast with the cute and creepy aesthetics of Etrian Odyssey. While the art style is well-drawn and has an anime influence, it may not appeal to all players. Overall, the visuals are a mixed bag, with strengths and weaknesses that could affect player enjoyment.
“The graphics feature some rather disturbing enemy designs, which sets it apart from other games.”
“I recommend this game to others, though it has its flaws and might not suit everyone with its gameplay and art style.”
“Graphics: unlike Etrian Odyssey, which has a combination of cute and creepy enemies, this game has some rather disturbing enemy designs.”
“The art style is well drawn, though it is somewhat anime-oriented and might not suit everyone.”
“While I do recommend this game to others, it has its flaws and might not suit everyone with its gameplay and art style.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The dating and relationship scenes significantly enhance the game's replayability by offering players the opportunity to explore different facets of party members, with one character featuring numerous references to alter a.i.l.a. This encourages multiple playthroughs to experience all the varied interactions and storylines.
“The dating scenes and relationship scenes add a lot of replayability due to how they show another side of the party members, and one of them will have a ton of references to alter a.i.l.a.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its quality; however, some tracks tend to become repetitive over time.
“The music is nice, though some tracks can get a bit repetitive after a while.”
