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Fortune-499 is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by apthomson and was released on May 10, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Fortune-499 is a game about money and magic. You play a fortune teller working in the magical resources department of a large corporation. You engage in day-to-day office activities such as forwarding emails, attending meetings, fighting back hordes of monsters, and dealing with printer jams. With some tricky magic up your sleeve and your job on the line, it's up to you to build a future out of th…

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews
gameplay22 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions

  • Charming art style and engaging story that combines humor with relatable themes about corporate life.
  • Innovative gameplay mechanics that blend rock-paper-scissors with deck-building and puzzle-solving elements, making battles strategic and enjoyable.
  • Short playtime of around 4-5 hours, making it a perfect choice for a quick yet fulfilling gaming experience.
  • High degree of randomness in combat can lead to frustrating experiences, especially with poor save point placements and lack of manual saves.
  • Some players found the game mechanics overly complicated and not as well explained, leading to confusion during battles.
  • The game may feel too short for some, with a desire for more content or deeper exploration of its themes and characters.
  • gameplay
    67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around a unique twist on the classic rock-paper-scissors mechanic, incorporating deck-building and probability elements that create engaging and strategic encounters. While the game is praised for its charming aesthetics and clever writing, some players find the mechanics can feel shallow or overly simplistic, with a reliance on luck that may detract from the overall experience. Despite its brevity, the game introduces new mechanics throughout, keeping the gameplay fresh and enjoyable.

    • “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
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of Fortune 499 is widely praised for its engaging and humorous narrative, blending themes of corporate culture with a unique rock-paper-scissors gameplay mechanic. Players appreciate the well-crafted characters and the thoughtful exploration of life and work, though some feel the story could benefit from further expansion. Overall, it is described as a compact, enjoyable experience that effectively integrates storytelling with gameplay.

    • “The music is lovely, the game mechanics are fun, and the story is fantastic.”
    • “Funny and 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.”
    • “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.”
    • “The game has a fairly linear storyline where you are battling monsters that have taken over your workplace by besting them in games of rock, paper, scissors.”
  • graphics
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming 8-bit pixel art style that many players find aesthetically pleasing and fitting for its humorous and engaging narrative. While some reviewers appreciate the retro visuals and cohesive color palette, others feel that the simplistic graphics may not appeal to everyone, particularly in a modern gaming context. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received for their creativity and ability to enhance the game's quirky atmosphere.

    • “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
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its charm, catchy soundtrack, and stylish presentation, while others find it repetitive or unappealing. Some players appreciate the nostalgic 8-bit style, though a few express frustration with sound effects overshadowing the music. Overall, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a standout feature, enhancing the game's aesthetic and experience.

    • “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 soundtrack is catchy and something you could listen to for hours.”
    • “I'm not a big fan of the music, as it's composed 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.”
    • “The importance of sound effects and a decent soundtrack should never be neglected by dev teams, no matter the size and scope of their projects.”
  • humor
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and wit, blending smart dialogue with a lighthearted narrative that often reflects on everyday life and corporate culture. Players appreciate the quirky characters and funny interactions, which enhance the overall experience, making it both entertaining and engaging. While some find the humor to be hit-or-miss, the general consensus is that it adds a charming and enjoyable layer to the gameplay.

    • “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 monster boss makes some appearances and he's basically just a normal guy anyway and all the side characters have really funny dialogue.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its touching and heartwarming story, featuring well-developed characters and a unique blend of humor and emotional depth. Players appreciate the witty writing and the aesthetic appeal, which enhances the overall experience of the narrative centered around an underappreciated young witch in a corporate setting.

    • “The characters are awesome and the story is kind of touching.”
    • “It's aesthetically pleasing (assuming you like 8-bit game feel) and has a heartwarming story about business.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is commendable, as it runs smoothly even on older hardware, suggesting that it can perform well on devices from over a decade ago.

    • “The game's performance is impressively smooth, and its level of detail is so well-optimized that even mobile phones from over a decade ago can 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.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Despite the game's potential, poor optimization results in long loading times and crashes on lower-end systems.”
  • stability
    1 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 4 analyzed playthroughs
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Fortune-499 is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Fortune-499 is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The main story can be completed in around 4 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 5 hours to finish. On average players spend around 5 hours playing Fortune-499.

Fortune-499 was released on May 10, 2018.

Fortune-499 was developed by apthomson.

Fortune-499 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Fortune-499 is a single player game.

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