FAREWELL SEN
- October 28, 2022
- amoxy
Make friends with ghosts!
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and captivating atmosphere that many players found delightful.
- The original soundtrack is highly praised, with players expressing a desire for more music and even purchasing options.
- Despite some gameplay challenges, many players enjoyed the engaging story and character development, making it a memorable experience.
- Combat can feel tedious and drawn out, with many enemies having excessive health, leading to repetitive battles.
- There are several grammatical errors and unclear mechanics, such as the lack of enemy health indicators and confusing status effects.
- The game is short and some players felt it lacked depth in its storyline and character backstories, leaving them wanting more.
- music30 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its charm and quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. While many players enjoyed the soundtrack, some noted that the final boss theme felt anticlimactic compared to the rest of the music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, with requests for a purchasable version to be made available.
“The original music is really good, and at a few moments I found myself just sitting in a fight not doing anything purely to listen to it for a bit.”
“The art, music, atmosphere, and challenging gameplay left me wanting more when the credits rolled.”
“The music in the game adds a lot of charm and enhances the tone of it.”
“But I don't like that if I put everything in the main menu (music, sfx, ambient) on 0, and start the game, some strange music starts playing at full volume.”
“The only thing I could critique is the final boss battle music, which I thought was unfitting for the climactic battle with Prong.”
“The fighting music is way too loud, but that's not why I'm here.”
- story25 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its charm, atmosphere, and engaging lore, while others find it linear, underdeveloped, or confusing. Many highlight the captivating characters and enjoyable music, but there are criticisms regarding grammar issues and forgettable elements. Overall, while the story may not be groundbreaking, it offers a decent experience, especially for a free RPG Maker title.
“Tough as nails, inspired yet unique, incredibly charming throughout, excellent music and production, quirky characters and fun art, gripping story and fascinating lore...”
“The music and story are both so enjoyable with lovable characters who push the story forward.”
“Great story, great characters and really cool art.”
“The storyline could be a little more fleshed out; this is a super linear game.”
“I have to admit I'm not the biggest fan of the way the story and lore are presented. There are also some points where grammar and spelling are incorrect, but it's overall excellent quality for a free RPG Maker experience.”
“Forgettable characters and story.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique and charming art style, reminiscent of older RPGs and classic games like Pokémon. While some players find the graphics basic, they appreciate how the visual presentation enhances the atmosphere and storytelling. Overall, the combination of art, music, and writing creates a distinctive and enjoyable experience.
“The art style, music, and writing all come together to make this a really unique and pretty experience.”
“The graphics are amazing and remind me of old Pokémon games.”
“The graphics are pretty basic, but it makes up for the atmosphere and the story.”
“The use of older public access works and the pixelated art style really helps set the tone of the game.”
“The game's art style, presentation, and mystery of the place really sells it for me!”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as fairly standard for an RPG Maker title, featuring traditional mechanics that can feel repetitive and lacking in depth. While some players appreciate the challenge and variety of enemies, others note the absence of essential features like a boss health bar and the potential for players to become soft-locked due to difficulty spikes. Overall, the game is short enough to avoid overstaying its welcome, but it may not satisfy those seeking a more engaging or innovative experience.
“Traditional mechanics, but feels really unique.”
“The art, music, atmosphere, and challenging gameplay left me wanting more when the credits rolled.”
“Gameplay mechanics are mildly interesting, and there are many variations of the enemies.”
“However, some in-game mechanics are a little lacking (can we please get a boss health bar, also regenerative AP?).”
“Traditional mechanics, but it feels really apart.”
“Being made in RPG Maker gives it some very boring and repetitive gameplay, but luckily it doesn't overstay its welcome as the game is very short.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many players noting its charm, engaging world-building, and captivating music that enhance the overall experience. Despite basic graphics, the immersive atmosphere and compelling story encourage players to fully engage with the game, often leading them to complete it in one sitting. Overall, the combination of art, music, and atmosphere creates a delightful environment that leaves players eager for more.
“I liked the atmosphere so much I straight up decided to finish the whole thing in one go.”
“The music and characters are super charming; the atmosphere and world-building are also great.”
“The graphics are pretty basic, but it makes up for the atmosphere and the story.”
“The art, music, atmosphere, and challenging gameplay left me wanting more when the credits rolled.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring significant effort due to limited resources and high enemy health. This has led some to feel that it demands an unrealistic amount of time investment.
“Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“My only gripes are the limited resources, the high enemy health, and the tedious battles.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development is noted for its appealing and cute designs, which contribute positively to the overall aesthetic of the game.
“The character design is cute.”
“Pretty nice character designs as well.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be genuinely impactful, noting that it evokes feelings in a way that many contemporary RPGs fail to achieve. The game's ability to resonate on an emotional level sets it apart, leaving a lasting impression on players.
“I think a lot of RPGs these days try to be quirky or emotional, but this one had me actually feeling some things by the time it was over.”
“The game made me feel a certain way that hardly any games can replicate.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the engaging and witty dialogue of its characters, who are both amusing and well-developed, making interactions enjoyable and entertaining.
“Every character was funny, deep, and just fun to talk to.”
“The humor is clever and keeps you laughing throughout the game.”
“I love how the game balances humor with serious moments, making it a unique experience.”