Fatermyth

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Fatermyth is a single player role playing game. It was developed by KDream and was released on April 23, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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The game features a unique and engaging card battle system combined with a compelling story that draws players in, especially those interested in Chinese mythology.
The art and design of the game are beautiful, with a variety of stunning card art and scenery that enhances the overall experience.
The narrative is emotionally impactful, with intricate failure states and character journeys that evoke strong feelings, making players eager to see what happens next.

The English translation, while generally good, has some awkward phrasing and occasional untranslated sections that can detract from the immersion.
Gameplay can feel a bit janky at times, with issues such as saving in dungeons and small text that may hinder the experience.
The game has a linear structure that can feel railroady, with choices that often lead to fail states if not aligned with the game's intended path.

story
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The game's story is engaging and emotionally impactful, featuring a unique narrative structure that follows seven protagonists through their individual journeys, often presented in a visual novel format with choices and consequences. Players can explore various story elements tied to characters and locations, each offering its own mini-narrative that can be resolved through decision-making and combat. While the overall story is praised for its depth and brutality, some players found the English translation lacking in engagement, making it difficult to fully connect with the narrative.
- “I honestly didn't expect too much from this game, the whole play dice on cards intrigued me but then I played the demo and what actually grabbed my real attention is that the story is amazing, which more or less plays out as a visual novel with choices, deaths, and failure states.”
- “The story was stunningly emotional, invoked feelings of happiness, grief, anger, so many tears, and a desire to see everything through.”
- “Story is split into different characters and you experience their journey one by one.”
- “There are still some untranslated 'pages' of the story here and there (thankfully you usually don't lose much), and the overall English translation is written in a way I personally found severely unengaging and detached.”
- “The game wants to tell its story, and all you need to do is play the right moves and press the right buttons.”
- “Also, I have to say the story itself gets quite brutal (Chapter 2 spoiler).”
gameplay
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The gameplay is described as unique and engaging, particularly with the innovative use of dice as a stamina mechanic. However, it tends to be less challenging, often relying on predictable strategies that can make encounters feel less dynamic. Overall, it resembles a simplified and linear tabletop RPG experience.
- “Cool gameplay, never seen using dice as stamina before.”
- “The gameplay is very different and engaging.”
- “Interesting, but rarely challenging dice TTRPG gameplay.”
- “I would best describe this game as a severely railroaded D&D campaign with simpler mechanics.”
- “5 of those images up there only happen in the last ~4 hours of the game, and this includes the art and gameplay of the protagonists interacting with each other.”
- “Gameplay loop:”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is profoundly impactful, with players reporting intense feelings of happiness, grief, and anger that lead to tears. The dark moments in the narrative enhance the overall experience, creating a compelling desire to continue exploring the story.
- “The story was stunningly emotional, invoked feelings of happiness, grief, anger, so many tears and a desire to see everything through.”
- “Ji Yun, Ji Yu, and Ji Feng made me cry for an hour and also has quite a few dark moments, but that definitely just adds to the fascination of wanting to see what's next.”
humor
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The humor in the game is primarily driven by the commentary from the fisherman, who serves as the DM, providing amusing insights and quips that enhance the overall experience. Players consistently find this aspect entertaining and a highlight of the gameplay.
- “The commentary from the fisherman (the DM in the background) is also quite funny.”
graphics
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The graphics are highly praised for their stunning artwork, with multiple users expressing admiration for the visual design.
- “The artwork is so amazing!”