Fallen Angel

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Take the role of Lucifer and explore a twisted version of heaven. Hack and slash through God's army, consume the Archangels' power, and confront your creator.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 137 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game features pleasant pixel art and engaging visuals, reminiscent of titles like Hyper Light Drifter.
Combat can be fun and fast-paced, with a variety of abilities and weapons that add depth to gameplay.
The bosses are creatively designed and provide a unique challenge, making them enjoyable to fight.

The combat system feels clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustration during encounters.
There is little incentive to engage with basic enemies, as they drop minimal rewards and can often be avoided.
The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and bugs that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
70 mentions
14 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews for the game highlight a mix of strengths and weaknesses. While some players appreciate the fluid mechanics, interesting weapon variety, and engaging boss fights that require strategy, others criticize the lack of depth, poor controls, and numerous bugs that hinder the experience. Overall, the game offers enjoyable moments but suffers from inconsistencies that prevent it from reaching its full potential.
- “If you end up liking the game (or rather its gameplay), there's more than enough content for your purchase.”
- “The gameplay involves learning battle tactics for each new boss, and in total, players have several attacks at their disposal - with claws, blades, firearms, and special attacks, which yield memorable combos at the end.”
- “Overall, this game I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy hours of nonstop action and well thought out and designed gameplay mechanics.”
- “The gameplay itself is not really deep.”
- “These two things wouldn't be too bad on their own, except combined together and with the fact that the gameplay loop isn't fun enough to support it, which reinforces my feeling of the game being hollow and empty.”
- “Unfortunately, the game has several gameplay issues.”
graphics
34 mentions
76 % positive mentions
15 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing pixel art style, reminiscent of titles like Hyper Light Drifter, and are complemented by fluid animations and a nostalgic atmosphere. While some reviewers note the simplicity of the visuals, they generally agree that the art enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable for fans of hack and slash gameplay. The unique aesthetic and engaging combat techniques contribute to a visually satisfying and immersive gaming experience.
- “Pleasant hyper light drifter-esque visuals, fluid gameplay, interesting weapons, unique story.”
- “Unique graphics, atmosphere, and interesting combat techniques are waiting for you.”
- “Really fun hack and slash game with amazing art and a cool aesthetic.”
- “The graphics are very simple, somewhat reminiscent of mobile games.”
- “Graphics are designed in a way that does not catch the eye and evoke nostalgia for old toys.”
- “The graphics are very simple, somewhat reminiscent of mobile games.”
music
30 mentions
33 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as dynamic and fitting for the gameplay, while others find it terrible and poorly suited to the game's atmosphere. Several users express a desire for the option to turn off the music, indicating that it detracts from their experience. Overall, while some appreciate the soundtrack, many feel it falls short of expectations, leading to a divided opinion on its quality.
- “Epic bosses, awesome soundtrack, and some seriously badass weapons.”
- “The developers have turned out a very dynamic game that will not let you get bored for a second with its gameplay and scene music.”
- “Nice gameplay, beautiful art, and a great soundtrack.”
- “1.) The music... is terrible.”
- “The music is just awful.”
- “I was willing to look past that and just turn it off and put on a playlist of some gaming EDM, but I don't think there's actually an option to turn the music off.”
story
28 mentions
43 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as unremarkable, primarily revolving around a quest to confront a god, with some players finding it lacking in depth and context. While the game features intriguing lore and draws inspiration from notable titles, the execution leaves some feeling disconnected, particularly due to a lack of background information before engaging in dialogue choices. Overall, the narrative has potential but may not satisfy those seeking a more profound storytelling experience.
- “Pleasant hyper light drifter-esque visuals, fluid gameplay, interesting weapons, unique story.”
- “Interesting lore of heroes, the story itself, graphics and dynamics - everything is on top.”
- “The story is the real deal and they can keep moving with this.”
- “Fallen angel is not good for players who wish for deeper meaning, great soundtracks, and story-driven gameplay.”
- “I also didn't like how the game offers no story and then expects you to choose dialog options as if you know what you're choosing.”
- “Either have a story or don't, but don't give me no background and then expect me to roleplay as this mystery character through dialog.”
optimization
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The optimization of "Fallen Angel" has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its performance on lower-end PCs, others report significant lag and poor optimization that detracts from gameplay. Despite these issues, a few users note that the game runs surprisingly well for an indie title, with minimal bugs encountered. Overall, the optimization experience varies widely among players.
- “Fallen Angel is great for someone who has performance restrictions on your PC.”
- “Optimization-wise, the game also runs surprisingly well for an indie release, with no major bugs I've encountered so far.”
- “Moving on, for some reason the game seems to be poorly optimized and lags my computer when I run it.”
- “If there is a fix for the lag, I'd love to try it out and replay the game again because I really feel like I could have finished the game despite the bugs if it weren't for the abysmal gameplay performance.”
- “It seemed to me that the game is rather poorly optimized.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it primarily involves aimless wandering, avoiding enemies, and solving repetitive puzzles without a rewarding experience or leveling system. The reliance on a limited dash mechanic adds to the frustration, making movement feel cumbersome and slow. Overall, the lack of progression elements detracts from the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “I think I might like this game a little more if it had an experience/level-up system, because as it is now, it's just wandering around avoiding enemies, doing tedious puzzles, and looking for bosses.”
- “It seems so tedious to use the blue bar to dash everywhere until you run out, only to have to limp across the screen until it charges.”
stability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a point of contention among users, with many reporting that while it is not overtly buggy, it gives the impression of being unstable. Overall, players express a sense of frustration regarding its reliability.
- “The game is buggy.”
- “The game is buggy.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with players expressing frustration and disappointment, particularly regarding the controls, which detracts from their overall enjoyment and willingness to continue playing.
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highlighted by its unique graphics and engaging combat techniques, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “Unique graphics, atmosphere, and interesting combat techniques are waiting for you.”