Fayburrow

About

In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 292 reviews

story49 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and charming character designs that create an enchanting atmosphere.
The storyline is intriguing and leaves players wanting more, showcasing the potential for a full game.
The music and sound design enhance the overall experience, making it a cozy and enjoyable adventure.

The game is very short, with a playtime of around 30-60 minutes, leaving players feeling unsatisfied.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, including issues with camera control and motion blur.
The lack of options for mouse sensitivity and the inability to save progress can make the experience frustrating.

story
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
57%
2%
The story of the game is described as intriguing and beautifully crafted, with many players expressing a strong desire for a full version that expands on the existing narrative and character development. However, numerous technical issues and bugs hinder the experience, often leaving players frustrated and feeling that the game serves more as a demo than a complete story. Overall, while the visuals and concept are praised, the abrupt ending and lack of closure leave many eager for a continuation of the story.
- “The world, the art, the characters, the story, it's all so fleshed out and in depth!”
- “Beautiful visuals and concept and a story that just pulls you in... I really wanted to spend more time in this world!”
- “Fayburrow has all the ingredients you look for in a game: the visual style is stunning, an intriguing story, and a great soundtrack to tie the whole game together.”
- “The story cuts off just as you start to get into the mystery, with no real story or character development.”
- “It was such a quick and unexpected cut-off that I thought I chose a 'wrong' story plot leading to a bad ending and played through again, then googled and realized that's all there is to this game.”
- “Before you decide to play this game, know it's a student project, so it's not a 'full' game with a completed story by any means.”
graphics
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
38%
4%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beautiful art style, charming character designs, and stunning atmospheric visuals, often compared favorably to larger commercial titles. However, many players have reported significant bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, hindering gameplay despite the appealing aesthetics. Overall, while the visuals are a standout feature, the game's technical issues have left some players frustrated.
- “The graphics are very pretty, the atmosphere is stunning, the character designs are very charming.”
- “Beautiful visuals and concept and a story that just pulls you in... I really wanted to spend more time in this world!”
- “Gorgeous visuals, an engaging narrative, character and fairy designs exquisite, easy to understand and fun to play game mechanics - and don't get me started on the beautiful soundtrack.”
- “I really want to like this game, but it resets all my settings (i.e. graphics always set to high even when I change them to medium or low) and some chapters are just too buggy to even play.”
- “For such a graphic, the resources consumed are unimaginable; the game must be polished and optimized.”
- “I really liked the art style and atmosphere of this game, but I couldn't even get past the opening sequence because of the atrocious camera.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
35%
7%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its beautiful, relaxing, and whimsical qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to complement the stunning visuals and engaging storytelling, often expressing a desire to listen to it outside of the game. Overall, the combination of charming character designs, art style, and music creates a captivating and immersive adventure.
- “A lot of love went into this short game and you can feel it from the beautiful art style to the lovely music.”
- “The sound design and music alone brings a lot of life to the otherwise gorgeous little snippet of the world that you see here, it's super whimsical and all-in-all a fun little adventure!”
- “Fayburrow has all the ingredients you look for in a game, the visual style is stunning, an intriguing story, and a great soundtrack to tie the whole game together.”
- “Also, the music volume turned full every time I began a new chapter.”
- “Another issue is I wish for the developers to release the soundtrack because I would love to listen to it outside the game.”
- “Very short and cute game, really enjoyed the graphics and the soundtrack, though sadly the game leaves you on a cliffhanger.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
54%
11%
The gameplay is characterized by its beautiful visuals and engaging narrative, but it suffers from numerous bugs that can disrupt the experience and extend playtime unnecessarily. While the mechanics are simple and the game offers a cozy atmosphere with charming characters, many players feel that the gameplay lacks depth and polish, particularly in terms of puzzle-solving and interaction. Overall, it provides a short, enjoyable experience, but it could benefit from further development to enhance its mechanics and reduce technical issues.
- “However, it is such a pleasant little game to fill up an hour or so of gameplay with delightful characters and artwork.”
- “Gorgeous visuals, an engaging narrative, character and fairy designs exquisite, easy to understand and fun to play game mechanics - and don't get me started on the beautiful soundtrack.”
- “The puzzle-solving mechanic is very interesting and clever; I enjoyed that bit quite a lot.”
- “The gameplay would be decent if not for the million bugs that turn what's probably a 30-40 minute game into a multiple hour affair.”
- “Gameplay was sometimes a little on the slow side, like having to hold the left shift key the whole time to make sure you move at a faster rate.”
- “Love the graphics, gameplay, and worldbuilding, but I've come across two game-breaking bugs within the first 15 minutes of the game: once a completely black screen and another time the main character got stuck in the 'talking to someone' screen without actually talking to them, and I couldn't proceed.”
character development
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
30%
9%
Overall, the character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and memorable designs, which many players found captivating and well-executed. However, several reviews noted a lack of depth in the story and character arcs, with some expressing disappointment that the game ends abruptly without fully exploring the characters or their mysteries. While the visuals and atmosphere received high praise, the brevity of the experience left players wanting more substantial character growth and narrative engagement.
- “The character design is superb and the dialogues are very well written, the only downside of this game is the length; you can beat it in 30 minutes even taking your time and exploring.”
- “All the character designs are incredibly memorable and they breathe a certain level of quality that I rarely see these days.”
- “The character designs were so well done, the faeries were adorable and super unique, the village was cozy and cute, the music was so peaceful and relaxing, and the story was engaging!”
- “The story cuts off just as you start to get into the mystery, with no real story or character development.”
- “The character designs were so well done, the faeries were adorable and super unique, the village was cozy and cute, the music was so peaceful and relaxing, & the story was engaging!”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and issues with camera movement that detract from the overall experience. While some players managed to enjoy the game's aesthetics and story, many found the bugs to be frustrating enough to hinder gameplay, often requiring restarts or workarounds. Overall, the game is described as unpolished and in need of substantial fixes before it can be considered stable and enjoyable.
- “The camera movements are a little buggy sometimes, and it would be nice to have some extra control settings, but overall, a beautiful game.”
- “I really wanted to play this game since it's gorgeous and the story so far is great, but the game itself is unbearably buggy and it won't stop crashing.”
- “For a game that is supposed to last around one hour at the current state, I spent more time trying to go around glitches and progress the story than completing it.”
- “The game is very pleasant to the eye and has a decent story, but the heavy blurry motion and the glitches make it hard to play.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
20%
15%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning graphics, charming character designs, and immersive soundtracks, creating a cozy and enchanting experience. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful art style and world-building, which effectively evoke a fairy-tale ambiance, despite some technical issues that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a visually captivating and atmospheric adventure.
- “The atmosphere of this game is beautiful.”
- “Fayburrow has great and atmospheric graphics and soundtrack; characters and plot are also very well made.”
- “An absolutely savory bite of beautiful art, excellent world building, and an enchanting atmosphere!”
- “I really liked the art style and atmosphere of this game, but I couldn't even get past the opening sequence because of the atrocious camera.”
- “It's a very short experience and the gameplay has interesting mechanics that could do with a bit of polishing, but the main draws are rather the beautiful designs, expressive characters, and cozy atmosphere.”
- “This is breathtaking; from the moment you step in, the lighting, character design, and atmosphere leave you wanting more.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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60%
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing significant frame rate issues, particularly in town areas, and for an overall lack of polish. Many users noted that the tendency of amateur developers to overcrowd scenes with objects leads to performance problems, exacerbated by effects like motion blur. Overall, the game requires substantial optimization to improve the user experience.
- “For such a graphic, the resources consumed are unimaginable; the game must be polished and optimized.”
- “There were some minor issues with optimization; FPS were going crazy in town, and the game felt a little empty.”
- “Like many student games I've seen on Steam, this one has optimization problems. The urge to fit everything into a scene leads to an overkill of objects, negatively affecting the overall performance of the game.”
- “When you combine motion blur with poor optimization, it can create a nauseating experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's beautiful atmosphere and emotional depth, but technical issues like excessive motion blur and high mouse sensitivity detract from their overall experience. The presence of supportive elements, such as a beloved pet during gameplay, adds a personal touch to the emotional engagement.
- “Shout out to all the devs that watched me live stream the game & to Bram, the long-distance emotional support kitty.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by moments that evoke genuine laughter, such as a character's glasses flashing in a comedic realization.
- “Her glasses flashed when she figured out what to do, and it made me laugh.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me chuckling throughout the game.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the absurd situations the characters found themselves in.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been criticized for lacking replay value, with users indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play it again.
- “There's no replay value.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”