FARSIDERS

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FARSIDERS is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Gambit Ghost Studio and was released on July 19, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

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. Join Cassandra or Cassie, the Spec…

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The artwork and character designs are visually appealing, showcasing a strong aesthetic.
The gameplay is fun and engaging, with a decent amount of build variety and interesting spell combinations.
Boss fights are challenging and enjoyable, providing a satisfying experience.

The story is poorly written with numerous grammatical errors, detracting from the overall experience.
Controls are clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustrating gameplay and slow movement.
The game is plagued by bugs and performance issues, making it feel unfinished and in need of polish.

gameplay
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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 it linear, with underwhelming lesser enemies and certain mechanics requiring guesswork. Overall, it offers a fun and captivating experience despite minor technical quirks.
- “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.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and interesting, while others criticize it for poor grammar, excessive profanity, and convoluted exposition. Many feel that the narrative is either too short or poorly structured, detracting from the overall experience, although some suggest adding a codex for better context. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the story often fails to maintain immersion.
- “The story is quite good, but there are too many unnecessary expletives.”
- “The interesting story keeps you engaged and wanting to know more.”
- “It would be great to add a codex that describes the background of the map, characters, and story.”
- “The dreadful story with poor grammar, spelling, and errors abound will constantly take you out of the action.”
- “The story is short and lacks depth.”
- “The story starts at the speed of light with exposition dumps in every dialogue slide.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in 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 visuals are the true highlight of the game.”
- “Farsiders offers a good indie game experience with mesmerizing artwork that truly stands out.”
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highlighted as a "banging soundtrack," suggesting that it is energetic and engaging, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The game features a banging soundtrack that keeps you engaged throughout.”
- “The music is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly matches the game's atmosphere and keeps the adrenaline pumping.”
character development
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Reviewers highlight that the game features impressive character designs, which contribute to a visually engaging experience. However, there is limited feedback on the depth of character development beyond aesthetics.