Fhtagn Simulator

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Fhtagn Simulator is a single player casual strategy game with a horror theme. It was developed by 锁眼工作室 and was released on October 21, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Fhtagn Simulator" is a roguelike card game inspired by deck-building games such as "Luck be a Landlord," "Slay the Spire," and "Monster Train." You play as a cultist, offering tributes to the ancient gods and avoiding their punishment if you fail to collect enough spirit within the time limit. The game features a chaotic and disorderly world, with cards entering the roulette in a random order each round. The goal is to successfully summon the ancient gods and bring chaos back to the world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 176 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging card pool mechanic that allows for high build variety and interesting synergies.
The art style and Lovecraftian theme are well-executed, providing a charming and immersive experience.
Gameplay is addictive and offers a satisfying challenge, with a good balance of luck and strategy.

The game suffers from translation issues and some unclear card descriptions, which can hinder understanding of mechanics.
There are reports of bugs and performance issues, particularly with memory leaks that affect playability over time.
The gameplay can feel overly reliant on RNG, making it frustrating when strategies fail due to bad luck.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by chaotic yet skillful mechanics that offer a high degree of player agency through unique card interactions and a slot-locking system, setting it apart from similar games like "Luck Be a Landlord." Players appreciate the depth of strategy and build variety, although some mechanics may require a learning curve and can occasionally feel unbalanced. Overall, the game provides a satisfying and engaging experience, particularly for fans of the Lovecraftian theme, with a laid-back yet strategic gameplay loop that encourages exploration of different card archetypes.
- “Solid, bite-sized luck be a landlord-like game, with a very interesting card pool mechanic (you get to fix some positions of cards, you can expand your board by drawing, investigators enter your deck and interfere at higher difficulties).”
- “High build variety, most synergies have multiple options (particularly the ones that sacrifice humans and also benefit a specific subtype), mechanics interplay interestingly (fire destroys, freeze stacks well with high spirit), or you can just stack synergy cards.”
- “Gameplay loop is really laid-back, but still requires some effort to gather the combo pieces and put them in order.”
- “Endless is fairly boring; there aren't any degenerate 'big numbers' strategies as there are few true multipliers, and mechanics like 'might' and 'multiple' reset every round.”
- “Takes a little bit to learn because the mechanics are unusual.”
- “And there are some cards with either bad translation or broken mechanics.”
graphics
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The graphics of "Fhtagn Simulator" are characterized by a charming pixel-art style that enhances its homemade indie feel, contributing to the game's spooky aesthetics and overall personality. While some visuals may appear vague or simplistic, they effectively evoke a creepier atmosphere than more realistic depictions of horror themes. Overall, the art style is well-received, though some players suggest it could benefit from further refinement.
- “A true indie production by a three-person team, Fhtagn Simulator has a certain amount of homemade charm, from the pixel-art graphics to the sound effects featuring what I'm pretty sure is one of the devs saying the word 'roar.' I genuinely love little games like this (and no, for those who don't know me, I'm not being ironic).”
- “Very similar to 'Good Luck, My Lord' (another very recommendable game that I love from the same genre), just with a Cthulhu theme which is always a boon, and the pixel graphics make the simplified, vague-looking, and not always fully discernible creepy visuals actually creepier than any photo-realistic pictures of madmen and Lovecraftian monsters could.”
- “For its graphics and sound, which are frankly bare-bones -- this game has a striking amount of personality.”
- “The one-bit art style definitely needs another pass on some of these cards though.”
- “The pixel graphics make the simplified, vague-looking, and not always fully discernible creepy visuals actually creepier than any photo-realistic pictures of madmen and Lovecraftian monsters could.”
music
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The music in the game is generally well-received, effectively capturing the Lovecraftian theme and enhancing the overall experience without becoming repetitive or annoying. However, some players expressed a desire for varied tracks to accompany different difficulty levels, as the single looping tune can feel limiting. Overall, the music complements the game's art and lore, contributing to a fun and immersive atmosphere.
- “Loved the graphics and music.”
- “Fun game, nice art and music, well priced.”
- “I do wish it had differing music, maybe for each increasing difficulty level, instead of the one tune.”
- “It absolutely nails the Lovecraftian theme in terms of music, art, lore, and even with the card interactions.”
- “Also, I don't know how they did it, but they have a song loop as you play that doesn't get boring or annoying.”
replayability
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The game has limited replayability compared to more established titles, but it offers enough variety through items that influence gameplay, making it worthwhile for achievement hunters. Future updates with new cards or mechanics could significantly enhance its replay value.
- “Replayability is the only thing that suffers a bit, but if they ever add new cards or mechanics, it will skyrocket immediately.”
- “For the price, it's definitely worth going through for a complete achievement addition to anyone's collection.”
- “Arguably doesn't have the replay value of some of the more well-known titles it is compared to, but for the price, it's definitely worth going through for a complete achievement addition to anyone's collection.”
- “Replayability is the only thing that suffers a bit, but if they ever add new cards or mechanics it will skyrocket immediately.”
- “Items you get every so often can dictate how the game is played, adding to replayability and how hard or lucky a run can be.”
story
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The game features a captivating concept and beautiful art, but many players feel that the story is underdeveloped and could benefit from more depth. However, the intriguing snippets of narrative that are present have garnered positive attention.
- “The little bits of story I've been finding are also intriguing.”
stability
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The game is plagued by numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players, and there has been a notable lack of communication and updates from the developers. Many users express dissatisfaction with the stability, indicating that they would have sought refunds if they hadn't invested significant time in the game.
- “The game is a buggy mess, and the developers on Discord don't acknowledge or respond to whatever issue you are dealing with. There has been a lack of actual updates for months now. If I had not spent around 50 hours on it, I would have refunded it already.”
- “The game is plagued with bugs, and the developers seem unresponsive to the issues players are facing. It's been months without any meaningful updates, and I regret investing my time into it.”
- “This game suffers from severe stability issues, with constant bugs and a lack of communication from the developers. If I hadn't already invested so much time, I would have requested a refund long ago.”
humor
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The humor in the game is noted for its satirical take on political themes, drawing comparisons to "Luck Be a Landlord" while highlighting the irony of its Chinese developers. This juxtaposition adds a layer of comedic commentary that resonates with players.