Fuchian Chronicles
- April 19, 2024
- ShenTzu Games
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Reviews
- The story is engaging and features believable characters, with multiple endings based on player choices.
- The visuals and character designs are charming, and the game has a good soundtrack that enhances the experience.
- The combat system is challenging yet fair, with unique mechanics for both ground and space battles.
- The pacing can feel off, with excessive combat sections that may lead to player fatigue and disrupt the flow of the story.
- The character development is lacking, making it difficult to connect with the characters on a deeper level.
- Some gameplay mechanics, particularly in space combat, can be overly complex and may not be well-balanced.
- story17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story is generally praised for being engaging and well-crafted, with interesting characters and multiple endings based on player choices. However, some reviewers noted that certain narrative elements felt contrived or poorly executed, particularly regarding character motivations and the handling of serious themes. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong point of the game, leaving players eager for a sequel.
“The story was very engaging, challenging, and it didn't feel like fan fiction.”
“The real strength is the story, which I found rather enjoyable.”
“- interesting story and believable characters”
“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 and the fact that they're just as guilty of the genocidal schism that they're angry about as anyone else is in this setting.”
“The story might have benefited from more 'breathing' moments in the form of smaller side operations, but that's just my opinion.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally solid, with a few minor bugs, and effectively supports the narrative through meaningful choices that impact the ending. Players appreciate the unique mechanics of space battles, which provide a refreshing contrast to ground combat, and the overall experience lasts between 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.”
“So most of my feelings on this game are related to the story, but I guess it would be better to talk about the gameplay first since my feelings on that will be a little less agitating and politically charged for the poor folks reading this.”
“A few bugs here and there, but the gameplay is solid and performs exactly as intended.”
“This is about 30 minutes of gameplay, up to an hour if you exhaust all dialogue and explore everywhere.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their lovely visuals and cool designs, particularly highlighting the appeal of space foxes and bunnies. Players appreciate the distinct themes and aesthetics, noting that the art style is impressive for a game built on the RPG Maker engine.
“The visuals look lovely, the designs are cool, and the space foxes are the best (but space bunnies are too).”
“There are two themes/aesthetics that are immediately apparent in this game before you buy it.”
“The game has very good graphics for an RPG Maker engine and an enjoyable art style.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and effective integration, particularly during battles, where it enhances the overall experience with impressive sound effects.
“The soundtrack is fantastic and well-integrated, with excellent use of sound effects during battles.”
“The music is awesome.”
- grinding1 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, likening this mechanic to slavery for farming purposes. This element has sparked discussions about ethical implications within the gameplay.
