Fortissimo FA

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Reiji is a typical student on the remote southwest island of Tsukuyomi-jima. However, due to an unexpected event where his life was in danger, he awakened as the 13th magical summoner. After summoning the spirit and magical superweapon Sakura, she gifts him with the special ability ‘Da Capo,’ which allows him to summon anyone who he met in the past 24 hours or reverts items back to its previous st…

Play Modes

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

Reviews

43%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

story4 positive mentions

Rich musical theme enhances immersion and provides a captivating auditory experience.
Engaging blend of visual novel storytelling and rhythm-based gameplay adds depth to the experience.
The game has a compelling narrative that resonates emotionally with players.

Steep learning curve may frustrate newcomers to rhythm games or visual novels.
Limited replay value due to linear narrative paths and lack of substantial branching storylines.
Visual presentation may not meet the standards of contemporary visual novels.

music
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The music in "fortissimo fa" is praised for its rich and captivating themes that enhance the immersive experience, featuring engaging soundtracks and interactive musical sequences. While the melodic compositions contribute significantly to the storytelling, some players may find the rhythm-based challenges frustrating, particularly newcomers to the genre. Overall, the game's musical elements are considered a highlight, appealing to both visual novel fans and music enthusiasts.
- “🎼 Fortissimo Fa boasts a rich musical theme that permeates throughout the game, enhancing the overall immersive experience for players.”
- “From captivating soundtracks to melodic compositions, the game offers a delightful auditory journey.”
- “Fortissimo Fa delivers an enchanting experience with its captivating musical theme and engaging gameplay mechanics.”
- “Mastering the timing and coordination required for the musical segments can be challenging, potentially leading to frustration for some players.”
- “While the game's focus is primarily on its musical and narrative elements, improvements in graphical quality could enhance the overall experience.”
- “But right now, if you ask me, I'd rather wait for the English version to arrive instead of spending hours just to see CGs, backgrounds, and listen to music without knowing what the hell just happened in this visual novel.”
story
11 mentions
36 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The game's story is an engaging blend of visual novel elements and rhythm-based gameplay, offering an immersive experience that resonates emotionally with players. However, it suffers from limited replay value due to a lack of branching paths and alternative endings, which may reduce its long-term appeal. Additionally, players with limited proficiency in Chinese may struggle to fully appreciate the narrative.
- “While it may pose challenges for newcomers to rhythm-based gaming, its immersive storytelling and melodic compositions make it a worthwhile journey for fans of visual novels and music enthusiasts alike.”
- “But this story made me cry multiple times in these 2 weeks playing it.”
- “Good story, sounds, BGM.”
- “Without substantial branching storylines or alternative endings, the game's long-term appeal may diminish for certain players.”
- “Unless you have better knowledge of the Chinese language, you are out of luck to understand this story.”
- “The plot is like always.”
gameplay
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Fortissimo FA is characterized by its engaging blend of visual novel storytelling and rhythm-based mechanics, providing a captivating experience. However, players may find limited replay value after completing the main narrative paths.
- “The game features engaging gameplay mechanics, blending elements of visual novel storytelling with rhythm-based gameplay segments.”
- “Fortissimo FA delivers an enchanting experience with its captivating musical theme and engaging gameplay mechanics.”
- “Engaging blend of visual novel storytelling and rhythm-based gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Fortissimo FA offers an engaging storyline and gameplay, but players note that its replayability is limited due to the linear nature of its narrative paths, which may not encourage multiple playthroughs once the main story is completed.
- “Despite its engaging storyline and gameplay, Fortissimo FA may have limited replay value once players have completed the main narrative paths.”
- “The game has limited replay value due to its linear narrative paths.”
- “Limited replay value due to linear narrative paths.”
- “Replay value is minimal, as the game offers little variation in outcomes.”
graphics
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users noting their high quality; however, there is a consensus that enhancing the graphical elements could further improve the experience. Additionally, the lack of English localization is mentioned, though a future release is anticipated.
- “Graphics look very good, but there is no English localization available yet (I understand one may be released in the future).”
- “While the game's focus is primarily on its musical and narrative elements, improvements in graphical quality could enhance the overall experience.”