Fuchian Chronicles
- April 19, 2024
- ShenTzu Games
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming story with interesting characters and multiple endings based on player choices.
- Visually appealing with great graphics for an RPG Maker title, along with a well-utilized soundtrack and sound effects.
- Offers a fair and challenging combat system with unique mechanics for both ground and space battles.
- The pacing can feel off, with excessive combat sections leading to player fatigue and a lack of breathing room between major story events.
- Character development is lacking, making it difficult to connect with the characters beyond their superficial traits.
- Space combat is overly complex compared to ground battles, and the absence of character levels can lead to frustrating encounters with bullet sponge enemies.
- story34 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story has been described as engaging and enjoyable, with interesting characters and multiple endings based on player choices. However, some reviewers noted that certain narrative elements felt contrived, particularly regarding character motivations and the handling of serious themes. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong aspect of the game, leaving players eager for a sequel.
“The real strength is the story, which I found rather enjoyable.”
“Interesting story and believable characters.”
“The story was very engaging, challenging, and it didn't feel like fan fiction.”
“I don't know why they thought that was a good idea, as it just renders a lot of the more serious moments of the story incredibly painful to deal with, especially given that the ship combat doesn't have any compelling RPG elements. You more or less just repeat the same battle strategy over and over with no gear or stats for you to hone over time.”
“You can go turncoat in the last few chapters as a bunch of your followers suddenly decide, 'oh, I'm not on board with genocide anymore for some reason, despite loving it a chapter or two ago.' But that feels more like a matter of coincidence with characters drawing more motivation from the contrived stakes set up to appeal to their current motives rather than the story forcing them to think and feel things about their ideology.”
“The story might have benefited from more 'breathing' moments in the form of smaller side operations, but that's just my opinion.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally solid, with a few minor bugs, and functions as intended, providing a satisfying experience. Players appreciate the meaningful choices that impact the game's ending, as well as the unique mechanics of space battles that offer a refreshing contrast to ground combat. Overall, the gameplay duration is around 30 minutes to an hour, depending on exploration and dialogue engagement.
“I also liked how the choices made during the gameplay matter toward the ending you'll get.”
“Space battles feature unique mechanics, which provide a refreshing change after ground fights.”
“This is about 30 minutes of gameplay, up to an hour if you exhaust all dialog and explore everywhere.”
“A few bugs here and there, but the gameplay is solid and performs exactly as intended.”
“- Space battles feature unique mechanics, which are a refreshing change after ground fights.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their lovely visuals and cool designs, particularly highlighting the appeal of space foxes and bunnies. Reviewers note that the art style is impressive for an RPG Maker engine, showcasing two distinct themes that enhance the overall aesthetic experience.
“The game has very good graphics for an RPG Maker engine and an enjoyable art style.”
“There are two themes/aesthetics that are immediately apparent in this game before you buy it.”
“Visuals look lovely, designs are cool, space foxes are the best (but space bunnies are too).”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting that the original soundtrack (OST) is well-composed and effectively integrated into gameplay, particularly during battles, enhancing the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is fantastic and well-integrated, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music is awesome.”
“The original soundtrack is great and effectively used, especially with sound effects during battles.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game involves subjugating native populations to force them into labor, effectively treating them as slaves for farming purposes. This mechanic has raised ethical concerns among players regarding the moral implications of such actions within the gameplay.
