Fallen Times

About

"Fallen Times" is a fast-paced, action-adventure arcade FPS shooter set in a parallel universe where Earth is connected to the chaotic fantasy world of Fancy Moon. As mercenary Kristfina, embark on a humorous and dramatic journey filled with anime-style storytelling and boss fights, while experiencing a balance of humor and a simple yet well-written story. The game offers various playstyles, from peek and pick to speedrunning.

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Play Modes

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

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

humor10 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

The game is a unique and humorous experience, providing a bizarre and entertaining world to explore.
It's a fast-paced shooter with a variety of enemies and weapons, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate chaotic gameplay.
The low price point makes it accessible, and some players find value in its absurdity and meme potential.

The game suffers from poor graphics, bad controls, and a lack of polish, making it frustrating to play.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and dull, with tedious backtracking and unfair boss fights.
The overall quality is low, with broken English and a confusing plot that detracts from the experience.

graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
67%
25%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as amateurish, muddy, and lacking in quality. The character artwork is particularly criticized for its low standard, resembling "my first Wacom tablet" creations rather than professional assets. Overall, the visual presentation is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the gaming experience.
- “Graphics are good.”
- “Only get this game if you have a decent graphics card.”
- “First of all, what kind of art style is that?”
- “The character artwork here is terrible; it's all just amateurish 'my first Wacom tablet' style drawings instead of professional-looking game assets.”
- “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent; regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating specific tracks like "Raising the Bar" by Envoi, while others criticize it for being repetitive and overly simplistic, leading to a desire to mute the sound. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight amidst a generally negative perception of the game's other elements.
- “This game is boring, I'll admit the music is good but aside from that it's really cringey and not worth buying.”
- “Hope you love the rock star musical riff because you're going to hear the same 15-second loop all the time.”
- “Thank you for showing me the song 'Raising the Bar' by Envoi.”
- “The repetitive music, stupid level design, bad character animation, crummy looking 'anime' artwork, brainless storyline, soul-crushing difficulty, and dumb humor all come together in one big package of severe mental retardation that brings a smile to my cold, dead, black heart in a game that is seemingly both a parody and a tribute all at the same time.”
- “Hope you love the rock star musical riff because you're going to hear the same 15-second loop all the time (I had to mute the sound at one point).”
- “Meh graphics, but the music is even worse.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is described as original and absurd, appealing to those who enjoy quirky and offbeat comedy. While some players appreciate the comedic elements and find them entertaining, others criticize the humor as being overly simplistic or nonsensical, contributing to a mixed reception. Overall, the humor is a defining feature that resonates with fans of unconventional and satirical content.
- “An original and funny single-player FPS set in a really weird world.”
- “The only reason I bought it was because the Steam video gameplay I saw was humorous (I love that kind of humor) and the reviews were good.”
- “It's got great, smooth gameplay, it forces a level of difficulty that's just enough for you to feel accomplished when completing a level, and if you like the humor shown in the Steam gameplay video, you'll like the game.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
40%
40%
The game's story is widely criticized for being nonsensical and poorly executed, with a plot centered around a dimension called "fancy moon" that feels like a lazy asset flip. Despite its shortcomings, some players find humor in the absurdity of the narrative, describing it as both a parody and a tribute, which can elicit some laughs. Overall, the storyline is seen as brainless and lacking depth, contributing to a mixed reception.
- “The story seems funny and had some good laughs (the heroes don't want to have sex with you).”
- “The story is both a parody and a tribute, bringing a smile to my cold, dead, black heart.”
- “The repetitive music, stupid level design, bad character animation, crummy looking 'anime' artwork, brainless storyline, soul-crushing difficulty, and dumb humor all come together in one big package of severe mental incompetence that brings a smile to my cold, dead, black heart in a game that is seemingly both a parody and a tribute all at the same time.”
- “This first person shooter has some garbage plot about another dimension called, I kid you not, 'Fancy Moon'.”
- “It truly is a terrible plot combined with a very lazy asset flip, with poor level design made of stock assets and the same enemies strewn randomly and nonsensically all over the place.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is praised for its smoothness and well-balanced difficulty, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment upon completing levels. Players appreciate the fast-paced nature of the game, which is complemented by its humorous elements, making it an engaging experience for fans of that style.
- “It's got great, smooth gameplay; it forces a level of difficulty that's just enough for you to feel accomplished when completing a level. If you like the humor shown in the Steam gameplay video, you'll like the game.”
- “Welp, besides the grammar nazi inside my chest trying to burst out, it's an interesting game with pretty fast-paced gameplay.”
- “The only reason I bought it was because the Steam video gameplay I saw was humorous (I love that kind of humor) and the reviews were good.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being a cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to the original artists and developers of the assets used. This has led to concerns about the ethical implications of the game's financial model.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets here, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been enjoyable without constant prompts to spend more money.”