FANTAVISION 202X

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Fantavision 202x is a firework puzzle game.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

music4 positive mentions

The gameplay remains satisfying and addictive, capturing the essence of the original PS2 release.
Online leaderboards and the ability to play Fantavision on modern hardware are welcome additions.
The game runs smoothly on various systems, including the Steam Deck, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the original.

The remaster lacks significant content and options, making it feel like a quick and cheap port rather than a full remake.
The visuals and music do not live up to the original, with many fans disappointed by the changes, including the new announcer and soundtrack.
The VR mode is poorly executed, with subpar graphics and functionality that fails to capture the excitement of the original game.

music
32 mentions
13 % positive mentions
78 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the re-arranged soundtrack based on the original Japanese version to be underwhelming and not memorable. There is disappointment over the absence of options to toggle between the old and new soundtracks, and some players express a desire for mods to restore the original music. Overall, while the music and announcer are deemed acceptable, they do not meet the expectations set by the original game's iconic audio.
- “The music and announcer are good enough.”
- “Now I do have to point out there are two different versions of the soundtrack for the original (I have both).”
- “If you remember playing this and the music sounds different, that could be a reason why.”
- “Even simple options like the ability to toggle between the old and new soundtracks are absent from this game.”
- “But it really disappointed me that they didn't go with the original soundtrack in this remaster or at least something catchy and nice to listen to while playing.”
- “The music won't be what you expect either; it's a re-arranged soundtrack based off the OST of the original Japanese version of the game.”
graphics
14 mentions
29 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users noting that the updated visuals are not only less impressive than the original but also suffer from blurriness and lack of detail. Players have expressed frustration over the absence of graphic options, leading to a lackluster visual experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. Additionally, issues such as lag and poor visual effects further diminish the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “The game has no options, outside of changing the controls and audio; you get no graphic options.”
- “The original was a PS2 launch with severe interlacing issues, and sometimes the visuals would lag the whole system, making the music skip.”
- “The visuals have been scaled so far back that it's not even poor quality; it's just blurry lights that, when they explode, are more of a fart than a firework. The multiple exploding types don't even have color, so it's impossible to chain more colors together, just square boxes floating about.”
gameplay
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as satisfying and nearly addictive, maintaining its core mechanics while feeling slightly different, possibly due to familiarity from recent play. However, the updated visuals and music do not leave a lasting impression.
- “The gameplay itself is satisfying and almost addicting.”
- “I might just be more used to the mechanics since I replayed a little bit of it recently before this re-release.”
- “The base gameplay is exactly the same, sure, but things are...different.”
- “Might just be because I'm more used to the mechanics since I replayed a little bit of it recently before this re-release.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide any specific insights or details about the story aspect of the game, as they only mention the platform used for gameplay. Therefore, no summary can be derived regarding the story.