Legend of Fae

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In Legend of Fae, players enter a world of fantasy and magic as they assume the role of a young hero tasked with saving their sister. The game features tactical combat and puzzle-solving, with players collecting and utilizing a variety of magical creatures called "Fae" to aid them in their journey. With a focus on strategy and customization, players must build and manage their army of Fae to overcome challenges and save the day.

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Single-Player

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

story22 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Charming visuals and engaging storyline that keeps players invested.
Unique blend of match-3 mechanics with RPG elements, providing depth and strategy.
Fun and challenging gameplay that can lead to satisfying victories after tough battles.

Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially in later levels with chaotic enemy abilities.
Repetitive gameplay and mechanics can lead to boredom over time.
Control limitations, such as only being able to swap gems horizontally, can hinder gameplay experience.

story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
56%
8%
The story in this game is generally described as cute and engaging, with some players appreciating its depth and connection to the broader universe of Fae Tactics. While it may not be groundbreaking, it effectively motivates gameplay and features likable characters, though some reviews note that the narrative can feel generic or slow-paced at times. Overall, the combination of a charming storyline with puzzle mechanics keeps players invested, despite some criticisms regarding writing quality and repetitiveness.
- “The story is also pretty interesting; it definitely goes some places over the course of the game that I didn't really expect it to.”
- “This game actually has an engaging storyline, which one may not expect from what appears to be a basic 'match three' puzzle game.”
- “Legend of Fae includes a fantastic story, fun characters, and colorful art.”
- “This puzzler is a limited form of Bejeweled with a weak clicktext plot to 'motivate' you to play their version of Bejeweled.”
- “For the first several levels, the game may be interesting, but after that, the combat becomes quickly repetitive and the story progresses very slowly.”
- “A solid, little puzzler, though the story/character aspects are extremely generic and disposable.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
13%
The gameplay is a blend of match-3 mechanics and RPG elements, offering a strategic and engaging experience that evolves with new challenges and difficulty spikes. While it draws comparisons to games like Bejeweled, it introduces unique features such as spellcasting and a solid difficulty curve, making it appealing for both casual and dedicated players. Overall, the combination of cute visuals, interesting mechanics, and a lengthy playtime provides good value, though the gameplay may not resonate with everyone.
- “The combination of RPG mechanics and puzzle game is an oddly rare thing, even though RPGs have classically designed their combat systems in the vein of puzzles.”
- “Matching up the colors has the corresponding element use an attack, heal, etc. sounds simple enough and it is, but the game has a good difficulty curve and a few interesting gameplay mechanics.”
- “The real meat of the game is its surprisingly deep gameplay.”
- “Gameplay: bejeweled.”
- “This goes against the game's spellpower mechanic, which rewards you with extra damage for only swapping gems that cause chains.”
- “Neat story and solid gameplay, although the later stuff gets ridiculously hard if you specialize wrongly.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming and cute art style, with many reviewers highlighting the appealing pixel art and animation. While some mention technical limitations, such as the lack of 4K support, the overall visual presentation is considered solid and enjoyable, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, a few critiques note that certain titles, like "Legend of Fae," suffer from mediocrity in graphics compared to others in the genre.
- “The art style is pretty and evokes memories of well-animated 2D adventure games.”
- “Charming visuals, surprisingly fast-paced battle, all under the guise of a match-three puzzle game.”
- “Legend of Fae has outstanding art style and pixel work.”
- “Legend of Fae not only has mediocre graphics and reuses the same sounds as Valdis Story, but it also feels tedious and tiresome.”
- “The game works and is stable, but there's no graphics support for 4K.”
- “Graphics: simple but workable enough.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it serviceable but ultimately forgettable, often suffering from poor looping and a lack of variation. While some appreciate its fit with the game's mood, others describe it as repetitive and annoying, particularly during battles. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a minor aspect of the game, neither enhancing nor detracting significantly from the experience.
- “The character designs are interesting and cute, and the music, although somewhat limited so far, fits the mood of the game.”
- “Good art, good music, good story and novel gameplay.”
- “For all that it just looks like another bejeweled clone, the art and music is gorgeous and the plot both sweet and depressing.”
- “The only real sour note to this game is the music, which sounds fine really but often loops very poorly.”
- “The music is just so-so; the sound effects are alright at first, but after a handful of battles, this rapidly becomes old and annoying due to the lack of variation.”
- “The soundtrack, while fitting for this game and serviceable for a budget title like this, is largely forgettable right down to the battle music, which sounds like they were going for something exciting, but doesn't get there.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in the game to be slow and tedious, often requiring constant focus on two control areas, which can detract from the overall experience. While the graphics and sound design are considered mediocre, the engaging story and RPG elements provide enough motivation to continue despite the repetitive nature of the gameplay.
- “Slow and tedious, requiring you to constantly switch between two control areas in real time, which takes exclusive focus of the screen.”
- “Legend of Fae not only has mediocre graphics and reuses the same sounds as Valdis Story, but is also tedious and tiresome.”
- “While the puzzle aspects of the game can occasionally become tedious, the story and RPG elements keep you coming back after you die.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a mix of emotional engagement, with some players feeling frustrated by difficulty levels that detract from the experience, while others appreciate the heartfelt storyline and well-developed combat system that enhances the overall emotional impact of the game. The narrative is noted as a standout feature, contributing to a more immersive and touching experience.
- “Instead of the stale narrative of the latter, you've got a more heartfelt storyline with a very well fleshed out combat system that covers everything like blocking and dodging to critical attacks.”
- “Great indie game with a touching story.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
Reviews indicate a mixed sentiment regarding optimization, with some players expressing a desire for performance-based upgrades, suggesting that while the current system is acceptable, there could be more engaging alternatives.
- “I appreciate how the upgrades are tied to performance, making the optimization feel rewarding and engaging.”
- “The way upgrades unlock through performance metrics adds a layer of strategy to the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love the optimization system; it encourages players to improve their skills while also providing meaningful rewards.”
- “I'd rather have had upgrades work like that with book pages unlocked through performance, but six of one, half dozen of the other, I suppose.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is highlighted by interesting and cute designs, contributing to the overall charm of the game. However, the music, while fitting the mood, is noted to be somewhat limited at this stage.
- “The character designs are interesting and cute, and the music, although somewhat limited so far, fits the mood of the game.”

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