Fantasy Survivors

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Fantasy Survivors is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by ButtonSoft and was released on May 1, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Fantasy Survivors" is a rogue-lite game where you must find the exit while avoiding enemy attacks and leveling up. After each run, spend gold on weapons, artifacts, armor, or characters, and upgrade character attributes. Play solo or co-op, unlock more weapons, armor, and artifacts, and find hidden items and secret exits for more maps. Fight mini-bosses, upgrade equipment stats, and discover the use of chests and armor sets with matching artifacts. Escape alive to earn bonus gold.

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Audience ScoreBased on 254 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging multiplayer experience, allowing players to team up and enjoy the grind together.
There is a significant amount of content to unlock, including various characters, weapons, and maps, which keeps the gameplay fresh and rewarding.
The developers are actively updating the game and engaging with the community, which enhances the overall experience and shows commitment to improvement.

The game can feel grindy, with some mechanics and progression elements locked behind extensive achievements, which may frustrate some players.
The user interface and controls are criticized for being unintuitive and lacking proper controller support, making gameplay less enjoyable.
Some players find the abilities and weapons to be underwhelming and lacking in variety, leading to repetitive gameplay after extended playtime.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
39%
9%
Gameplay in this title is generally enjoyable, offering a mix of fun mechanics and cooperative play that encourages experimentation and teamwork. However, some players find it lacks engagement over time, with certain mechanics poorly explained and progression tied to a grind for achievements. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the content and challenges presented in each map, making it a solid choice for casual gaming sessions with friends.
- “The gameplay and progression is fun and rewarding, and sure the sound design and attack effects are not as pretty as in Vampire Survivors, but I don't notice that when I'm having fun with friends.”
- “If you're looking for a game that encourages experimentation, teamwork, and offers bite-sized gameplay sessions, Fantasy Survivors is the perfect choice.”
- “It offers a surprisingly large amount of content for the price along with each map design providing an interesting challenge for yourself and friends, with the only downside being that you might get a bit too addicted to the simple yet fun gameplay.”
- “After several run-throughs and unlocks, playing wizard, fighter, and archer - it just doesn't have enough engagement in the gameplay to keep me going, and I'm a completionist.”
- “Some important mechanics to progression are locked behind a 25 achievements grind fest.”
- “Some mechanics are badly explained, like the guardians (the first one spawns after 30 minutes, but the next one...)”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as cute and unique, with a charming old-school vibe that stands out despite being technically unimpressive compared to other titles in the genre. The art style is praised for its vibrant backgrounds and clarity, even during intense multiplayer sessions, ensuring a smooth visual experience. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the graphics effectively complement the game's content and multiplayer features.
- “Great visuals.”
- “The backgrounds and art style really pop and look fantastic!”
- “Art style is unique and stands out.”
- “I mean, of course the graphics aren't amazing like in other vampire survivor games, but don't let that fool you; this game is beyond amazing. Plus, it has multiplayer from the get-go, so you can team up with friends and explore the map together, which is a huge plus for me.”
- “The graphics, while simple, are easy to see. Even at max builds, at end game, with 4 players, there are no visual problems and no lag from enemies; it just feels good.”
- “Graphics are very cute compared to most vampire survivor games.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely described as grindy, with many players finding the extensive grinding and unlocking of weapons and characters enjoyable, while others feel it can become tedious, especially when reliant on RNG. Despite the grind, the multiplayer aspect and overall engagement keep the experience fun and addictive for many. However, those averse to grinding may want to avoid it.
- “The game turns from something novel and interesting to downright tedious since you are waiting for the right RNG so you can attempt to explore and see what the game has to offer.”
- “Let's be honest, this game has a lot of potential. It's fun for 20-30 hours, but if you hate senseless grinding, don't touch it.”
- “Kinda grindy but has a lot of different weapons and characters to unlock.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is largely criticized, with only an intro theme present and no background music during gameplay, leading to a lackluster experience. Players have noted that the sound effects are unpleasant and detract from the overall enjoyment, and the absence of a music slider further frustrates users. Overall, the audio design is considered a significant drawback.
- “Oh yes, there is music at the intro screen, but nothing when playing.”
- “Oh yes, there is music at the intro screen but nothing when playing.”
- “The art is some of the worst I have seen; there is no music playing during the level - just horrible sound effects giving you ear cancer, and the tempo is god awful from the moment you hit 'start'.”
- “No menu music slider, which I always turn down a lot in games.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse characters, weapons, armor, artifacts, and a robust skill system, allowing players to explore various combinations and strategies. Many users express surprise at how this aspect has been overlooked.
- “The game has huge replayability, and how it passed under the radar for me is beyond me.”
- “Characters, weapons, armor, artifacts, and a base skill system allow for a whole lot of replayability.”
- “The game has huge replayability, and how it passed under the radar for me is beyond me.”