Freedom Fall
- January 10, 2014
- Stirfire Studios
- 1h median play time
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Reviews
- Charming art style and humorous writing from the princess enhance the storytelling experience.
- Fast-paced gameplay with tight controls and a variety of challenges keeps the game engaging.
- Generous checkpoints and quick respawns make it accessible for players, reducing frustration during difficult sections.
- The game is very short, typically completed in under two hours, which may not justify the price for some players.
- Some players experienced technical issues, such as bugs and poor hit detection, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The difficulty can be inconsistent, with some sections feeling too easy compared to the more challenging parts.
- story60 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its unique presentation through wall writings and humorous dialogue from the princess character. While some find the narrative engaging and charming, others feel it lacks depth and could benefit from more character development and length. Overall, the storytelling is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its replayability and enjoyment despite its brevity.
“The game has a nice aesthetic with clean HD graphics and a cute story that plays out through writing on the wall narrative.”
“It's a brilliant premise, and I really am almost gushing at how brilliantly the story is told in this game.”
“The writings on the walls in the tower are funny and drive the story forward as you get to know more about the princess.”
“At the end, there is another hidden level, but I didn’t care enough for the story to play it through.”
“No true story, so nothing to make you feel for the character.”
“It could have been longer, it could have had puzzles, it could have had more notes and storytelling, it could have had more character development even; but that is asking too much of what was originally a mobile game.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful, hand-crafted art style and clean HD visuals, contributing to an enjoyable aesthetic experience. While some players noted issues with framerate and found certain elements painful to look at, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a strong point, enhancing the game's fun level design and engaging storytelling. The combination of excellent artwork, fluid controls, and a charming narrative creates a visually appealing and immersive gameplay experience.
“A short but enjoyable platformer with great visuals, fun level design, and tight gameplay.”
“The artwork is amazing, the puzzles creative, and the controls feel tight and responsive.”
“Excellent graphics, fluid controls, and a creative and delightful way to give insight on the backstory of the two main characters - Marsh and the princess.”
“Something about the framerate and the art style makes it painful to look at.”
“It tries to coast by on its art style and almost Portal-esque storytelling method; here, instead of a robot, it's a catty little princess writing us messages on the wall of the tower we're descending.”
“Freedom Fall is a great game for anyone looking for a challenge, fun story... damn, he hates his mom... and 2D graphics.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally fast-paced and enjoyable, featuring simple mechanics that are easy to grasp but can be challenging to master. While some players found it lacking in difficulty compared to other platformers, the charming visuals, engaging storytelling, and polished controls contribute to a fun experience. Overall, the game offers a delightful blend of platforming and humor, though some players noted technical limitations and a desire for deeper gameplay mechanics.
“The gameplay is fast-paced and fun.”
“A short but enjoyable platformer with great visuals, fun level design, and tight gameplay.”
“Music is awesome, graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is fantastic.”
“Finding out our main character's past is supposed to be a big carrot to dangle in front of the player, but the payoff is not worth putting up with the middling controls and trial-and-error gameplay.”
“Not really challenging compared to other PC platformers, although it was entertaining in terms of a funny script written purely on the walls; also, the soundtrack and game mechanics were solid.”
“Here is some really nice storytelling without much challenge gameplay-wise.”
- humor26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised for its quirky, dark, and often hilarious writing, which enhances the overall charm and enjoyment of the platforming experience. Players appreciate the clever narrative delivery through wall writings and the amusing interactions with the psychotic mute princess, making the gameplay both entertaining and engaging. While some jokes may feel familiar, the unique storytelling and comedic elements keep players invested and entertained throughout.
“The writing's hilarious, the game's solid, and it's just all around charming, if short.”
“The puzzles and platforming are fun, often requiring good timing and speed, but what will keep people playing is the hilarious and often dark commentary.”
“The writings on the walls in the tower are funny and drive the story forward as you get to know more about the princess.”
- music18 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its catchy and fitting nature for each level. However, some players expressed disappointment over issues like looping skips and the inability to download the soundtrack. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, complementing its beautiful artwork and engaging gameplay.
“A solid, challenging game with excellent artwork and music.”
“Instantly I'm hit with beautifully painted and animated scenes and awesome music that I wish I could listen to outside of the game.”
“I want to say this game is good, I really do, but there is too much I was let down by. It's short, they have a few themed levels that really needed expanding, and the soundtrack, though great, is badly looped, having notable skips as it loops.”
“The music is about as unobtrusive as you can get, while still adding to the mood, and fits the levels very well.”
“Not really challenging compared to other PC platformers, although it was entertaining in terms of a funny script written purely on the walls. Also, the soundtrack and game mechanics were solid.”
- replayability17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability through various difficulty settings, multiple endings, and a range of achievements and leaderboards that encourage competitive play. While some players find the game short (around 2.5 hours), the ability to improve scores, complete challenges, and explore different paths adds significant replay value. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy platforming and personal challenges, especially at a discounted price.
“High replayability with different difficulty settings, various story choices, and rewards.”
“There is some replayability with multiple endings, a leaderboard for each level based on the number of deaths, time taken, and currency collected, as well as Steam achievements.”
“Overall, a very fun game with multiple paths through the levels and various challenges for time and least deaths, providing decent replay value despite its short length.”
“Overall an alright game, not worth the price though, completed in 1 hour with little replay value (trying to get the 3 challenges on each floor, same on each), if there was more definitely worth the pickup; but there isn't so wait for it to be on sale before picking up.”
“Kind of disappointed in the length (2.5 hours for me) but there's plenty of replay value if you're the competitive type.”
“Overall a very fun game, albeit with a few frustrating moments (the shark boss comes to mind); also multiple paths that can be taken through the levels as well as various challenges for time, least deaths, etc. make for some decent replay value in spite of the shortness of the game.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted as charming and whimsical, with beautiful art and design, but many players feel it lacks depth and could benefit from more storytelling and character growth. While enjoyable, the experience leaves players wanting more in terms of character exploration and narrative complexity.
“Charming, whimsical, and a joy to play with beautiful art and character design.”
“The character development is engaging and adds depth to the overall experience.”
“It could have been longer; it could have had puzzles, more notes and storytelling, and more character development even. But that is asking too much of what was originally a mobile game.”
“The character development feels rushed and superficial, leaving me disconnected from the characters' journeys.”
“I expected a deeper exploration of the characters, but instead, their growth is minimal and lacks meaningful impact.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game experiences infrequent freezes on both PC and Android versions, impacting overall stability. While the PC version is deemed better, the Android version suffers from more frequent issues, leading to frustration. Additionally, the pricing is considered misaligned with the game's content and performance.
“Currently, even though the game is quite good, the price point is wrong, and some of the infrequent freezes are present even in the PC version. Having played the Android version, which has frequent freezes and limited content, I believe the price of $2.50-$4.00 is more acceptable for its length.”
