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Fortune-499

89%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
optimization, stability
89% User Score Based on 232 reviews

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"Fortune-499 is a single-player fantasy card game where you play as a corporate fortune teller, using magic and prediction to battle monsters, build your deck of fortunes, and uncover a complex plot, all while dealing with day-to-day office tasks."

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 232 reviews
gameplay44 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming story with witty writing and relatable characters, providing a humorous commentary on corporate life.
  • The unique mechanics of combining rock-paper-scissors with deck-building create engaging and strategic gameplay that evolves throughout the game.
  • The art style and music are delightful, enhancing the overall experience and making it a visually appealing and enjoyable game.
  • The game suffers from frustrating save point placements and a lack of manual save options, which can lead to repeated gameplay and loss of progress.
  • Some players found the core combat mechanic to be overly reliant on luck, making it feel shallow and less engaging over time.
  • The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more depth and content in both gameplay and story.
  • gameplay
    134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around a unique deckbuilding twist on the classic rock-paper-scissors mechanic, incorporating elements of probability and strategy that evolve as players progress. While the mechanics are simple and charming, some players find them shallow and repetitive, with a mix of engaging puzzle-solving and combat that can become overly complex. Overall, the game offers a refreshing experience with its cute aesthetic and clever writing, though opinions vary on the depth and longevity of its gameplay.

    • “The gameplay is a deckbuilder twist on rock paper scissors, and you use your foresight to manipulate which cards you're most likely to draw next.”
    • “Beautiful short game with very simple, but still surprisingly deep mechanics revolving around rock-paper-scissors, deck building, and probability.”
    • “I would not have thought it would be possible to make a compelling game around rock-paper-scissors mechanics, but they do an impressive job of adding a bunch of interesting twists.”
    • “It's a novel idea, but very shallow; you've experienced the majority of the gameplay within 5 minutes and it doesn't get much deeper.”
    • “Unfortunately, I feel that the mechanic is not as well developed as it could be, since the prediction influences your choices and virtual rock-paper-scissors plus prediction takes away some of the nuances that RPS has in real life.”
    • “Gameplay is luck-based and the goal of the game is to manipulate luck in your favor, which seems like a good idea, and it is, but it still feels kind of bland.”
  • story
    108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of Fortune 499 is widely praised for its engaging and humorous take on corporate culture, blending themes of fate and self-interest with a unique rock-paper-scissors gameplay mechanic. Players appreciate the well-crafted narrative, which is both touching and witty, though some feel it could benefit from further expansion. Overall, the story is described as relatable and compelling, making it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “Funny + thoughtful story about the drudgery of a 9-5 (who are we really working for?), fate, and luck, loved the world and everyone in it.”
    • “Amazing game, loved it, takes a simple mechanic and runs with it while telling an excellent story.”
    • “The story isn't very long, but is plenty relatable and headed by a compelling protagonist.”
    • “Even though F9 opens with a tutorial, you're pretty much thrown into the world without any backstory.”
    • “I do wish the story had been expanded on a bit more; it seems like it ends just when it was getting interesting.”
    • “Story doesn't offer much either.”
  • graphics
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming 8-bit pixel aesthetic that appeals to fans of retro visuals, with many praising its cohesive color palette and overall artistic presentation. While some players appreciate the nostalgic style, others find it simplistic and dated, suggesting that it may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the visuals are described as aesthetically pleasing and well-integrated with the game's humorous and engaging content.

    • “Charming little game with cute 8-bit pixel graphics and a simple and fun gameplay mechanic based on rock, paper, scissors.”
    • “This is a very fun game, extremely creative, nice puzzles, with an incredibly original premise, and amazing graphics.”
    • “Overall, this game has an incredible aesthetic and an even better soundtrack.”
    • “The graphics really let this game down hard.”
    • “Retro pixel graphics, in 2018?”
    • “The graphics are retro and simplistic, probably a bit too much for my tastes.”
  • music
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy and enjoyable soundtrack that complements the game's aesthetic. Some players appreciate the retro 8-bit style and find it reminiscent of other titles like "beglitched," while others criticize certain sound effects and repetitive tracks that detract from the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, though some players noted issues with sound effects interfering with the music.

    • “The music is lovely, the game mechanics are fun, and the story is fantastic.”
    • “Overall, this game has an incredible aesthetic and an even better soundtrack.”
    • “The writing's fun (maybe a bit preachy), the music's nice, and the concept is interesting/well-executed.”
    • “I'm not a big fan of the music, as it's composed out of sound effects I find unappealing.”
    • “The lack of voice acting didn’t bother me as much as the 'elevator music' playing incessantly to the point of forcing me to mute it and listen to songs of personal choice.”
    • “A glorified rock, paper, scissors game... the music and visuals are neat, but sadly it gets boring fast.”
  • humor
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its clever and cohesive humor, blending witty dialogue with a thoughtful narrative that explores themes like the monotony of 9-5 work life. Players appreciate the quirky characters and funny interactions, though opinions vary on the depth of the story. Overall, the humor is described as charming and engaging, making the game enjoyable for those who appreciate a lighthearted approach.

    • “There's lots of smart humor sprinkled around to keep things going.”
    • “Funny + thoughtful story about the drudgery of a 9-5 (who are we really working for?), fate, and luck, loved the world and everyone in it.”
    • “The story kind of draws you in with its funny sense of humor and the rock, paper, scissors thing is pretty original.”
  • emotional
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching story and well-developed characters, particularly focusing on the struggles of an underappreciated young witch in a corporate setting. Players appreciate the game's witty writing and heartwarming themes, which resonate deeply despite its 8-bit aesthetic. Overall, it combines humor with heartfelt moments, making it a memorable experience.

    • “The characters are awesome and the story is kinda touching.”
    • “Fortune-499 is a witty and surprisingly heartfelt deck-builder (which plays more like a puzzle game) following an underappreciated young witch working a boring corporate job as an oracle.”
    • “Buy this game if you like funny and surprisingly heartfelt writing, fun and surprisingly deep combat, and a killer aesthetic.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is highly praised, with smooth performance reported across various devices, suggesting that even older mobile phones could run it without issues.

    • “The game's performance is smooth, and its level of detail could probably allow even mobile phones from over a decade ago to run it without issue.”
    • “The game's performance was smooth, and its level of detail could probably allow even mobile phones from over a decade ago to run it without issue.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates excellent stability, with users reporting no glitches or crashes, and it fully supports the Steam overlay.

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5h Median play time
5h Average play time
4h Main story
5h Completionist
5-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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