FARSIDERS

About

FARSIDERS is an action game inspired by classic legends. Embark on a journey between past and present in a world filled with technology and magic. Adventure through an intense storyline to meet legendary heroes, discover new spell cards, fight and performs various fancy fighting skills against historical villains, and save the world from this new imminent threat. STORY Join Cassandra or Cassie, t…

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Play Modes

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

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The artwork and character designs are visually appealing and well-executed.
The game features interesting gameplay mechanics with a variety of skills and builds to explore.
Boss fights are challenging and enjoyable, providing a sense of accomplishment when defeated.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The story and writing suffer from poor grammar and excessive exposition, detracting from immersion.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including long loading times and AI problems, which hinder the overall experience.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and easy to pick up, featuring a variety of skills and build options that enhance the experience and add rogue-lite elements for unique playthroughs. However, some players find the mechanics to be somewhat linear and the lesser enemies underwhelming, despite the overall excitement and fluidity of the gameplay.
- “The gameplay is exciting, with various skill and build combinations to try out, adding rogue-lite elements that make each playthrough unique.”
- “Fun gameplay with build variety: enjoyable gameplay with exciting skill and build variety to try out.”
- “- Easy to pick up, but still offers a variety of builds and mechanics.”
- “Some mechanics require guessing during gameplay.”
- “However, I feel like the gameplay is a bit linear, and the lesser enemies are a bit underwhelming.”
- “While it has some minor gameplay and technical quirks, it's still a captivating experience worth trying.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The graphics of Farsiders are widely praised for their captivating artwork, featuring a charming cyberpunk aesthetic and well-designed characters. Many reviewers highlight the visuals as the standout element of the game, contributing to a memorable indie experience.
- “The character artwork is great.”
- “The artwork is very 'high school on the back of my folder.'”
- “The visuals are the true highlight.”
- “In conclusion, Farsiders offers a good indie game experience with mesmerizing artwork that truly stands out.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story has potential with engaging elements that keep players interested, but it suffers from poor grammar and excessive profanity, which detracts from the experience. Additionally, the narrative is criticized for being overly brief and cluttered with exposition dumps, suggesting a need for better pacing and background context. Overall, while the core story is intriguing, its execution leaves much to be desired.
- “The story is quite good, but there are too many unnecessary expletives.”
- “The story starts at a rapid pace with exposition dumps in every dialogue slide.”
- “An interesting story that keeps you engaged and wanting to know more.”
- “The dreadful story, filled with poor grammar, spelling, and numerous errors, will constantly take you out of the action.”
- “The storyline is too short.”
- “The story starts at the speed of light with exposition dumps in every dialogue slide.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is characterized by a high-energy, banging soundtrack that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely banging!”
- “The music really elevates the entire gaming experience.”
- “I can't get enough of the catchy tunes that play throughout the game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the character designs, noting that they contribute to a visually appealing and engaging experience, but there is limited feedback on the depth of character development itself.