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Faye Falling

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61%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
atmosphere, grinding
100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Faye Falling is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Jack Astral and was released on July 19, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Out Now on Steam! FAYE FALLING is a turn-based RPG. You play as a recently passed lost spirit, unable to recall who they are, or how they died. After a chance encounter with a powerful entity, you begin an epic journey to defeat a growing darkness, and recover your memories along the way. Engage in fun, fast-paced turn-based battles against a large variety of enemies.Evade damage by dodgin…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story4 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • The game features a deeply emotional story that resonates with players, often evoking strong feelings and tears during key moments.
  • The visuals and audio are praised for their quality, effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere and overall experience.
  • The combat mechanics, including engaging mini-games and the ability to earn XP/Gold through optional trials, provide a fun and rewarding gameplay experience.
  • The story presentation has issues, with some messages being overly explicit and certain character backstories lacking depth, which can detract from immersion.
  • The balance of combat feels inconsistent, with some mechanics leading to awkward gameplay experiences, particularly in the Challenge Mode which fails to provide a significant increase in difficulty.
  • Backtracking can disrupt immersion, as many characters do not react differently to player choices, leading to a disjointed narrative experience.
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its emotional depth and atmospheric elements, though some criticize the presentation and lack of character responsiveness to player choices, which diminishes immersion. While the narrative features intriguing themes and diverse environments, there are suggestions that certain plot points, such as character fates, could have been more impactful if handled differently. Overall, the story is seen as a strong aspect of the game, blending light JRPG and shoot 'em up elements effectively.

    • “The overall story and the main character's thoughts resonate with me fairly well.”
    • “A delightful, emotional, story-driven game with light JRPG and shoot 'em up elements.”
    • “The dark tone of the story and your decisions during can really make an impact.”
    • “At the same time, I have a few issues with the story presentation.”
    • “Some side quests expect you to re-explore earlier areas, but many characters don't behave differently towards choices you've made, and it reduced my immersion with the story.”
    • “I think the story should have leaned a lot more into that; given that Faye literally killed herself... until the ending when it's revealed she didn't.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable combat mechanics and engaging dodge mini-games that emphasize RPG strategy. While the levels are varied and the worldbuilding is cohesive, some players find the RPG mechanics to be shallow and the combat balance inconsistent. Overall, the game offers a polished experience, especially considering it is developed by a solo creator.

    • “I enjoyed both the combat mechanics and dodge mini-games, despite agreeing with the issues stated by other reviewers.”
    • “The levels are varied but feel connected, and the gameplay revolves around navigating the environment.”
    • “A fun take on a variety of gameplay mechanics that melds together into a very enjoyable title.”
    • “The gameplay, on the other hand, excites less enthusiasm.”
    • “The RPG mechanics are quite shallow, and the balance of combat... the tools given to the player and the enemies... feels all over the place.”
    • “The combat uses a dodging minigame similar to Undertale, but here it's more focused on RPG mechanics and strategy.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its strong contribution to the overall experience, complementing the beautiful pixel-art graphics and evocative prose. Created by the solo developer, the soundtrack and sound effects are considered fitting and enhance the journey significantly.

    • “The presentation is simply superb, boasting beautiful pixel-art graphics, somber music, and a fair smattering of evocative, poetic prose.”
    • “This dude even did the music on his own, I believe, and it is a strong addition that added a lot to this journey.”
    • “Music and sound effects are pretty fitting.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are highly praised for their beautiful pixel-art style, complemented by evocative music and poetic prose. Reviewers appreciate the overall presentation and animations, highlighting the impressive quality given that the game is developed by a single indie creator.

    • “The presentation is simply superb, boasting beautiful pixel-art graphics, somber music, and a fair smattering of evocative, poetic prose.”
    • “Plus the art style is really pretty, and the gameplay and battle system are so good, especially for an indie game made by one person.”
    • “I love the nature of the combat, the mini-game/trials, and the art style.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a melancholic and immersive experience set in a geometric purgatory, effectively conveying themes of a declining afterlife and the protagonist's introspective thoughts. While some elements, like the "quest complete" sound effect, may momentarily disrupt the mood, the overall ambiance and storytelling are highly praised, contributing to a compelling RPG experience.

    • “Super atmospheric and melancholic RPG through a geometric purgatory.”
    • “Those emphasize the atmosphere of a declining afterlife and the main character's thoughts well enough.”
    • “The game is so atmospheric and auauuugghh it's so good.”
    • “The atmosphere of a declining afterlife is emphasized well, capturing the main character's thoughts effectively.”
    • “The game fails to create an immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
    • “Despite the intriguing premise, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a compelling story that blends JRPG and shoot 'em up elements. Players highlight the emotional impact of the boss fights, particularly the final encounters, which evoke a strong range of feelings while addressing a somber theme throughout the short journey.

    • “A delightful, emotional, story-driven game with light JRPG and shoot 'em up elements.”
    • “And the boss fights are so emotional - especially the last few (Gabriel, the Parasite, and Faye) just make me feel so many things.”
    • “Overall, it's a short journey that tackles a depressing topic, emotionally strong for sure.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing despite minor distractions like the "quest complete" sound effect. The overall atmosphere and engaging story complement the humor, enhancing the gaming experience. Additionally, interactions with the developer add a personal touch that players appreciate.

    • “The 'quest complete' sound effect playing after them does take me out of it a little, but it's funny, so it's fine! LMAO. The story in general is great, too - the game is so atmospheric and auauuugghh it's so good.”
    • “Funny enough, the developer, Jack Astral, gave me some tips and saw me play parts of the game.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate that the game requires minimal grinding, allowing for a more enjoyable experience, complemented by a variety of puzzles that keep gameplay engaging.

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Faye Falling is a role playing game.

Faye Falling is available on PC and Windows.

Faye Falling was released on July 19, 2024.

Faye Falling was developed by Jack Astral.

Faye Falling has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Faye Falling is a single player game.

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