Fated Souls 3
- March 10, 2017
- Warfare Studios
- 4h median play time
In "Fated Souls 3" , join Kara and Dorothy on their journey to find Galahar. Solve puzzles, unlock Field Skills, and uncover the true meaning of friendship and courage in this immersive adventure game. This entry is part of the Fated Souls series, offering an engaging and interactive experience for players. Explore the dark tales from Warfare Studios with this exciting quest.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art, reminiscent of classic RPGs, which adds to its nostalgic charm.
- Fated Souls 3 offers a deep and immersive story, drawing players into its rich narrative world filled with intrigue and character development.
- Some players appreciate the game's straightforward nature and find enjoyment in its pacing and art style.
- The gameplay can become repetitive over time, with combat encounters feeling formulaic and lacking innovative mechanics.
- Technical issues such as bugs and glitches can hinder the overall experience and immersion.
- The game is criticized for being extremely short and lacking in content compared to its predecessors, leading to disappointment among players.
- story20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game received mixed reviews; while some players praised "Fated Souls 3" for its deep and immersive narrative filled with memorable characters and engaging moments, others found the overall story to be generic and uninteresting, lacking significant changes throughout. Additionally, some players noted that the pacing and simplicity of the story might appeal to those looking for a quick RPG experience, despite its repetitive gameplay elements.
“Fated Souls 3 offers a deep and immersive story, drawing players into its rich narrative world filled with intrigue, mystery, and epic quests.”
“The game's storytelling keeps players engaged from start to finish, offering memorable moments and character development.”
“Fated Souls 3 delivers an engaging RPG experience with its deep story, beautiful pixel art, and nostalgic charm.”
“The grammar was surprisingly much better than most RPG games, but the story itself was much more generic and uninteresting.”
“And the story doesn't change much, but for the price I can't ask too much.”
“The story didn't grip me, but if you want a quick game that can also be tough at points, and that has no tutorial, you may enjoy this game.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 44 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Fated Souls 3 has been criticized for its repetitiveness, with combat and quest mechanics feeling formulaic and lacking innovation. Additionally, players have reported technical issues such as bugs and performance problems that hinder the overall experience. Overall, these factors contribute to a negative perception of the gameplay quality.
“So when it came down to it, the gameplay itself is what set me to give this a negative review.”
“Some players may find the gameplay to become repetitive over time, with combat encounters and quest objectives feeling somewhat formulaic.”
“The lack of innovative mechanics or surprises can detract from the overall experience for those seeking more variety.”
- music18 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as "ok," featuring a nostalgic "old school" RPG style that feels fresh rather than recycled. However, many reviewers noted a significant drawback in the limited variety of the soundtrack, which can lead to repetitive and monotonous listening experiences during extended play sessions. Overall, while the music fits the game's theme, it lacks the diversity needed to enhance immersion.
“Music and art is okay and features 'old school' RPG music, which feels fresh and not like re-run RPG Maker tracks.”
“The game's soundtrack, while fitting, may lack variety, leading to repetitive or monotonous background music during extended play sessions.”
“More diverse musical compositions could enhance the overall atmosphere and immersion.”
“The music was okay, a bit irritating at times but okay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are a mixed bag; while the detailed sprites and environments contribute positively to the aesthetic and immersion, the engine's limitations result in poor fullscreen performance and a lack of HD support, which may disappoint modern PC gamers.
“The detailed sprites and environments enhance the overall aesthetic appeal, immersing players in its fantastical setting.”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's art and visual design are praised for creating a pleasant and immersive atmosphere, complemented by a nostalgic charm. However, reviewers suggest that incorporating more diverse musical compositions could further enhance the overall ambiance and immersion.
“The art and look of the game was actually very nice and created a wonderful atmosphere.”
“The game has a nostalgic charm and atmosphere.”
“More diverse musical compositions could enhance the overall atmosphere and immersion.”
“[*] nostalgic charm and atmosphere.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it a cash grab that relies on low-quality, stock assets and minimal development effort. Reviewers express concern that such practices tarnish the reputation of amateur developers and contribute to the proliferation of subpar content on platforms like Steam.
“This kind of cash grab construction kit shovelware from bad actors like Andorlea gives amateur developers a bad name.”
“It's horribly basic, riddled with grammatical and spelling errors, full of stock copy-pasted RPG Maker assets... no real game development has taken place here, this is just a cash grab, it's shovelware polluting Steam for profit.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Fated Souls 3 is reported to have significant optimization issues, including bugs and glitches that detract from gameplay smoothness and overall immersion. These technical problems have been consistently highlighted by users, indicating a need for improvements in performance.
“Fated Souls 3 may suffer from technical issues such as bugs, glitches, or performance optimization problems, impacting the smoothness of gameplay and immersion.”
“Fated Souls 3 may suffer from technical issues such as bugs, glitches, or performance optimization problems, impacting the smoothness of gameplay and immersion.”
“Fated Souls 3 may suffer from technical issues such as bugs, glitches, or performance optimization problems, impacting the smoothness of gameplay and immersion.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly during boss fights that involve repetitive healing mechanics. The predictability of facing multiple "final" bosses adds to the frustration, making the experience feel drawn out and monotonous.
“You fight the 'final' boss (but of course it's predictably not the final boss) and after a tedious fight of kind of repetitive healing, you are tasked with slaying the fallen angel.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for levels, only to realize it was all for a lackluster reward.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game excels in character development, providing a compelling narrative that captivates players throughout, filled with memorable moments that enhance the overall experience.
“The game's storytelling keeps players engaged from start to finish, offering memorable moments and character development.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Fated Souls 3 is reported to have notable stability issues, including bugs, glitches, and performance optimization problems, which detract from the overall gameplay experience and immersion.
“Fated Souls 3 may suffer from technical issues such as bugs, glitches, or performance optimization problems, impacting the smoothness of gameplay and immersion.”
“Fated Souls 3 may suffer from technical issues such as bugs, glitches, or performance optimization problems, impacting the smoothness of gameplay and immersion.”