Farlight 84

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Farlight 84 is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing shooter game. It was developed by Farlight Games and was released on September 21, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Farlight 84" is a free-to-play, cosmic combat game set on the mysterious planet of Sak Star. With unique terrains and features like Ziplines, Super Airdrops, and XP Springs, players can expect swift and strategic gameplay. Showcase your skills and aim for the final prize in this immersive and unrivaled showdown. Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure with heroes from everywhere!

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Audience ScoreBased on 11,317 reviews

graphics1.3k positive mentions

stability128 negative mentions

graphics
1,985 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Farlight 84 have received mixed reviews from players. Many praise the game's vibrant visuals and unique art style, highlighting its ability to run smoothly even on low-end devices. However, recent updates have led to complaints about decreased graphical quality, lagging issues, and a loss of the game's original charm, particularly with the removal of the jetpack feature. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there are significant calls for optimization and a return to previous visual standards.
- “The graphics are stunning, delivering a visually stunning world that truly transports players to a futuristic realm filled with excitement and wonder.”
- “I'm really enjoying this game – the smooth gameplay mechanics and stunning graphics make it a captivating experience.”
- “The graphics are top-notch and the character design stands out from other games, which is quite refreshing.”
- “The graphics became cartoonish.”
- “The graphics are bad, and no more jetpacks which is literally the core of the game.”
- “The graphics now are trash, a literal downgrade for an update?”
gameplay
817 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
37%
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The gameplay of Farlight 84 has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its smooth mechanics, engaging graphics, and unique features like jetpacks and vehicles that enhance mobility and strategy. However, recent updates have led to significant dissatisfaction, particularly due to the removal of jetpacks, which many players feel has diminished the game's uniqueness and excitement. Additionally, issues such as lag, matchmaking problems, and the presence of cheaters have been highlighted as detractors from the overall gameplay experience.
- “I'm really enjoying this game – the smooth gameplay mechanics and stunning graphics make it a captivating experience.”
- “The game runs very smoothly, the gameplay is really entertaining and can run on both PC and mobile platforms.”
- “Farlight 84 shines in its gameplay mechanics, offering a unique, engaging experience with diverse weapons and beautiful designs.”
- “Awful clunky controls... terrible matchmaking, if any... gameplay is terrible!”
- “The game is crashing, it's automatically exiting the game even when I'm in battle... so annoying. I tried to use my mom's phone because I thought it was my phone that crashed, but then it happened again.”
- “The new update ruined my experience, mainly gameplay-wise.”
optimization
308 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing frame drops, lag, and performance issues, particularly after recent updates. While some users report smooth gameplay on low-end devices, others express frustration over the game's inability to maintain stable performance, even on higher-end phones. Overall, there is a strong demand for further optimization to enhance gameplay consistency and reduce lag, especially during intense moments.
- “Such a very fun and optimized game for most devices.”
- “The game is optimized well, it doesn't lag or have any fps drops, I hope it continues to be like that.”
- “Incredible graphics and optimized for 2GB RAM phones, runs smoothly, many guns, good gameplay.”
- “Ever since that 11 MB optimization update has been patched, even if your FPS is 120, you will still feel like the game lags and stops in a millisecond.”
- “From 5 stars to 1, the update just made the game less optimized compared to the previous version. It was stable and playable, but now it's not. The new features are cool, but it just doesn't matter if you can't even play the game without dropping frames every time compared to before.”
- “The update was not optimized well. Before it was running stable at 60 FPS, but after the update, my frames were so low, ranging from 40 down to 20 FPS.”
stability
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and lag issues, particularly after recent updates. Many players experience significant frame drops, graphical glitches, and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall gameplay experience. While some users note improvements in certain areas, the consensus is that the game requires urgent optimization and bug fixes to enhance stability and performance.
- “The game is really good, no bugs, no glitches, but one problem is the re-downloading of content.”
- “Amazing graphics, no glitches so far.”
- “This game is really good; I suggest you play it. The graphics and controls are excellent, with no glitches at all.”
- “Today's update (July 26th) broke the game: it won't open at all, only the starting screen is shown (the one that says something about Unreal Engine) and the app either freezes just after said screen, or it simply closes completely.”
- “After the update, it became really buggy. I played this game on my iPad and it is always crashing when I'm playing. Please fix this.”
- “I'm extremely disappointed, since the latest update this game glitches almost every time I go on, it keeps saying check my network but my internet is fine because I am receiving emails via WhatsApp and YouTube seems to run fine.”
monetization
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the reasonable in-app purchases and lack of intrusive ads, while others express frustration over bugs related to ad functionality and concerns about pay-to-win mechanics. Many users suggest improvements to the game's controls and settings, particularly regarding the aiming and shooting mechanics tied to ads, indicating that these issues detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the game is praised for its fun gameplay, the monetization and ad-related bugs need addressing to enhance player satisfaction.
- “In-app purchases are reasonable.”
- “No ads, free stuff, great graphics, no lengthy queues, it's amazing.”
- “Great game, the graphics are superb and no ads whatsoever.”
- “The game also has some drawbacks in terms of its monetization and progression, as it can be seen as pay-to-win and grindy by some players.”
- “My in-app purchase of subscription was not delivered but deducts the money from my account.”
- “I was constantly seeing this game in ads, I've always thought it looked good but never tried it because a lot of the games I've seen were only good with their ads and nothing to show for their actual game.”
story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is generally appreciated for its unique art style and atmospheric sound design, but many players feel it lacks a coherent narrative. While the gameplay mechanics are engaging, the battle pass missions are often criticized for being too limited and difficult, leading to frustration over unlocking characters and rewards. Overall, players express a desire for more substantial story elements and mission variety to enhance their gaming experience.
- “A fun first person shooter that has new and exciting missions and a stellar battle-royal set-up with other modes as well.”
- “Many players have praised the game's unique art style, atmospheric sound design, and thought-provoking storyline.”
- “Although for my side it was laggy, I still enjoyed it as it has the elements I like in a game - storyline and characters.”
- “All that's missing is a coherent storyline.”
- “From best game ever to worst game, I mean can't even play a single mission without the game crashing.”
- “You made so many unnecessary changes and drastic changes that don't need any changing, from the hero looks, hero skills, removing jetpacks, removing passive skills, adding another tactical skill, adding trios, removing squads, changing revival mechanics, changing the user interface from update to update, merging battle pass/daily quests/seasonal quests interface which makes a lot more confusing, and a lot more.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the background music during battles and in the lobby, while others find the opening theme and certain sound effects annoying. Many users express a desire for improvements, such as a more exciting lobby soundtrack and the addition of victory music, while some lament the removal of previous music styles and character designs. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay are praised, the music aspect seems to be a point of contention, with calls for a return to older themes and better audio integration.
- “Good graphics and the music is so good.”
- “Satisfied by the work of the Farlight team, I request to not change the relaxing and positive environment of the game by adding new things in the game, it's already perfect. It's very underrated, but I think it's good because good stuff is always limited. Low bugs compared to other multiplayer battle royale games, and the lobby songs are just so good.”
- “I am enjoying the game a lot; the graphics, the music, and the gameplay are the pros of the game.”
- “The opening music while the game loads is so bad.”
- “The matching and lobby music is childish, and after we reach a high rank like diamond, the matches are full of bots which makes the game boring after that... bring back the old lobby music.”
- “The latest update is trash... the theme is so bad.. but the music is ok... all characters lost their originality.. looking like a cartoon... the old version was far better.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it addictive and entertaining, particularly through emote interactions and character voices. However, some frustrations arise from gameplay issues, such as cheating and unfair advantages, which can detract from the overall fun. Despite these concerns, many players appreciate the game's comedic elements and unique features, contributing to a lighthearted gaming experience.
- “Clever trick; shaded shadows :) addictive, fun, and hilariously funny with emote interaction.”
- “Very funny, good optimization and great gameplay.”
- “This is a hilarious game.”
character development
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its impressive and diverse character designs, which many players find visually appealing and unique. However, there are mixed feelings regarding the depth of character abilities and the impact of recent updates, with some players expressing disappointment over changes that have made the game feel less original. Overall, while the character design is praised, there are calls for more meaningful character development and gameplay mechanics beyond aesthetics.
- “I like the game because it's so female player friendly, the graphics are good, and the character design is so beautiful.”
- “It's an amazing game, at first when I downloaded it last time, the graphics were bad and it was lagging, but a year later my friend told me to check it out again and everything is alright. Awesome vehicles, nice character designs with their own unique powers, great gameplay and visuals. I play this almost every day; this game is highly recommended.”
- “The diverse arsenal of weapons and creative character designs add depth to the experience.”
- “I tried to play it again, and wow, out of all games this game has one of the worst glow down. In the past, I was so proud to be part of the community because it's really unique and they have one of the most creative developers. Now, disappointment is what awaits me in this game; everything changed, even the character designs that I was so obsessed with. If I could just bring back one thing, it would be the old Farlight.”
- “The whole map and skin redesign makes it a poor man's copycat from skills and character design.”
- “The recent update is disappointing due to the removal of the jetpack, alterations to character designs, and changes to skills.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its potential and enjoyable gameplay, but they also feel disappointment and frustration due to bugs, control issues, and recent updates that removed beloved features. The sense of betrayal from changes made by developers has led to a decline in player satisfaction, with many longing for improvements and a return to previous elements that enhanced their experience. Overall, while the game has heartwarming qualities, the technical shortcomings and lack of responsiveness to player feedback have dampened the emotional impact for many users.
- “It is not a game, brother, it is a heart-touching game and it has nothing to do with Free Fire and PUBG.”
- “But the update, man, it's heartbreaking... literally.”
- “Y'all shouldn't have removed the jetpacks; it was extremely heartbreaking.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing issues like lag and unbalanced experiences between different platforms. Many feel that the rewards for grinding are insufficient, with some describing the process as tedious and not worth the effort, especially given the complicated mission requirements and perceived pay-to-win elements. Overall, while some enjoy the gameplay, the grinding experience is often seen as a significant drawback.
- “It's not worth grinding just to obtain some items that are going to disappear.”
- “Not worth grinding for this season.”
- “The game is now slow, generic, and tedious.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique art style, futuristic graphics, and atmospheric sound design, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of other battle royale games. However, some players note that bugs and optimization issues can occasionally detract from the overall ambiance.
- “Love the atmosphere, the graphics, the quality, and the uniqueness of the characters.”
- “Many players have praised the game's unique art style, atmospheric sound design, and thought-provoking storyline.”
- “The game looks futuristic and sci-fi, but the atmosphere feels similar to other battle royale games like PUBG Mobile and CODM.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While players find the game enjoyable enough to replay multiple times, they note that the limited character and weapon options can lead to redundancy. Additionally, concerns about balance, particularly regarding overpowered weapons, suggest that improvements could enhance the overall replayability experience.
- “Would be 11teen thousand stars, but you know, there are only two handfuls of characters to choose from, and not near the amount of firearms/weapons that there should be, so it becomes a little redundant but still replayable time and time again.”