Fearless Fantasy
- May 14, 2014
- Enter Skies
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Fearless Fantasy" is a unique RPG adventure that combines timing-based combat with hand-drawn art. Battle enemies in real-time by swiping and tapping to activate special abilities and combos. The game also features a humorous storyline with quirky characters and branching dialogue choices. Your decisions affect the outcome of battles and the overall story, adding depth and replayability to the experience.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging combat system that combines timing and mouse movements, making it fun and challenging.
- The art style and character designs are charming and memorable, contributing to the game's overall quirky and humorous atmosphere.
- The voice acting and music are well above average for an indie title, enhancing the light-hearted and comedic story.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, which may leave some feeling unsatisfied.
- The combat controls are primarily designed for touch devices, making gameplay with a mouse less enjoyable and sometimes frustrating.
- Some players found the story and character development to be cliché and lacking depth, which may detract from the overall experience.
- story23 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simple, humorous, and entertaining, with a lighthearted tone that complements its RPG parody elements. While the narrative is engaging and supported by good voice acting and character design, many reviewers note that it is brief and somewhat cliché, leaving players wanting more depth and length. Overall, the story is enjoyable and adds to the game's charm, despite its limitations.
“The story is brief and silly enough to be engaging, and the voice acting supports this well.”
“With that out of the way, the story is both humorous and entertaining and certainly not completely implausible as far as actual RPG storylines go.”
“It has great bosses, awesome music, nice story with interesting humor and of course a very interesting turn-based combat system that is challenging, satisfying, and entertaining.”
“The story and the length of the game is really the downside of it, but it's still worth experiencing.”
“The story is somewhat cliché, but I suppose that's actually the point since this RPG is kind of a parody.”
“The story is pretty bare bones, with your generic character tropes and pretty basic cutscenes, but even with all that in mind, you can feel the love that was put into this game.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highlighted for their unique and charming art style, which combines cool and quirky designs that evoke nostalgia for old-school JRPGs. Players appreciate the crisp, HD visuals and the creativity behind the character and monster designs, often finding them both memorable and amusing. Overall, the artwork is considered the standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal despite its standard gameplay mechanics.
“The art style is unique and I liked it; I also liked all the different types of monsters, and their names, quite often they made me laugh.”
“Fearless Fantasy has an art style that is both cool and crazy.”
“The artwork and the overall look of the game is the star, though.”
“When I first saw this, my reaction to the art style was basically 'what the hell is this nonsense?' Having played it, the answer is that it's amazing nonsense in the best traditions of old-school JRPGs, and full of hand-drawn cutscenes and fairly charming amateur voice acting for when you're not in combat.”
“Beyond the art style, Fearless Fantasy is more or less a standard JRPG with some clearly mobile-influenced elements, like the interface and being divided into short, selectable levels with three difficulty modes each.”
“The art style is what gets me on this game, and for me, that's what its most redeeming quality is.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, straightforward mechanics and engaging combat system, which is particularly well-suited for touch devices. Players appreciate the humor, character development, and unique art style, although some note that a more traditional interface could enhance the PC experience. Overall, the game offers a captivating blend of enjoyable mechanics and a compelling story, making it a worthwhile addition for RPG fans.
“The fighting mechanics are just brilliant.”
“I found myself loving this game to bits with its comedy and character building, and fun gameplay.”
“Despite its fairly short length, it manages to fully develop all of its mechanics, the well-tuned battle system making it so every action and decision really counts by the end of the game.”
“If it had a more traditional gameplay interface, it would be much improved as a PC game experience.”
“Despite its fairly short length (only about 3 hours for me, including 2 replays of every level except for the last two), it manages to fully develop all of its mechanics, with the well-tuned battle system making every action and decision really count by the end of the game.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring funny cutscenes, entertaining dialogues, and humorous character designs that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the light-hearted and silly tone, alongside a unique art style and engaging story, making it a delightful RPG with memorable comedic elements. The combination of great voice acting and amusing monster names adds to the charm, although some mechanics may not execute perfectly.
“With that out of the way, the story is both humorous and entertaining and certainly not completely implausible as far as actual RPG storylines go.”
“If you enjoy RPGs, unique art styles, fun combat mechanics, great voice acting, and humorously cliched (but not in a bad way) character design, then you need to get this game.”
“The music is catchy, the characters are interesting - I could even go so far as to say lovable. I found the humor light-hearted and enjoyable, and the upgrade system is simple and liberating.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being catchy, engaging, and above average, with contributions from notable artists like Andrew "Zircon" Aversa. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, complementing the fun gameplay and interesting story. Overall, the music is described as a significant asset that adds to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“The art was fun and interesting, the music (in part by ocremix stalwart Andrew 'Zircon' Aversa) was way above average.”
“The gameplay is super fun and the soundtrack is killer.”
“It has great bosses, awesome music, a nice story with interesting humor, and of course a very interesting turn-based combat system that is challenging, satisfying, and entertaining.”
“The music is catchy, but it quickly becomes repetitive and loses its charm.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“While the music has potential, it often distracts from the gameplay rather than enhancing it.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often leading to physical discomfort such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The gesture system, whether using a mouse or touchscreen, is criticized for being monotonous and unenjoyable over time.
“The gesture system is a tedious bore with a mouse, and I don't really see it being that much better on a touchscreen.”
“Yeah, that seems fun for a bit, until you find yourself grinding and having to put up with onset carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of some of those swipes.”
“Tedious.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is hindered by the challenging controls, which may create frustration for players, particularly on veteran difficulty. This difficulty in interaction can detract from the overall experience, making it less engaging and emotionally resonant.
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The character development in this game is enhanced by its unique art and character design, complemented by strong voice acting and engaging combat mechanics. Players appreciate the humorously clichéd character portrayals, which add charm to the overall RPG experience.
“The character development in this game is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The voice acting and character design really bring the personalities to life, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way throughout the game.”
“Despite the interesting premise, the characters remained one-dimensional and failed to grow or change as the story progressed.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering players a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“Awesome little RPG with a lot of replay value.”
“The game offers multiple endings and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“I love how different strategies can lead to entirely new experiences every time I play.”
