Legend of Fae
- July 26, 2011
- Endlessfluff Games
Get on SteamIn 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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Reviews
- The game features charming visuals and a cute story that keeps players engaged.
- It successfully combines match-3 mechanics with RPG elements, providing a unique gameplay experience.
- The combat system is strategic and fun, with a good difficulty curve that offers a satisfying challenge.
- The game can become repetitive and lacks balance, especially in later levels where certain elements feel useless.
- The music loops poorly and can become annoying over time, detracting from the overall experience.
- Switching between the matching area and combat can feel clunky and disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- story45 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally well-received, described as engaging and cute, with a heartfelt narrative that adds depth to the puzzle gameplay. While some reviewers note that the plot can be generic or slow to progress, many appreciate the charming characters and the unique blend of storytelling with match-three mechanics. Overall, it offers a solid narrative experience that complements its gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
“The story is cute, the characters are cute -- even the monsters are cute!”
“Legend of Fae includes a fantastic story, fun characters, and colorful art.”
“This game actually has an engaging storyline, which one may not expect from what appears to be a basic 'match three' puzzle game.”
“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.”
“The story is okay but the writing itself is a little rough.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of match-3 mechanics and RPG elements, offering a strategic and engaging experience despite some players' reservations about the match-3 genre. The game features a good difficulty curve and a variety of mechanics that keep it interesting for many hours, making it suitable for casual play. While the storyline may not be strong, the combination of solid gameplay, appealing visuals, and depth makes it a highly recommended choice for fans of puzzle games.
“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.”
“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.”
“Neat story and solid gameplay, although the later stuff gets ridiculously hard if you specialize wrongly.”
“Gameplay may not be for everyone, but highly recommended.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their charming and cute aesthetic, featuring outstanding pixel art and animation that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals that complement the fast-paced match-three mechanics and engaging story, making it a standout title in its genre. Overall, the art style and design contribute significantly to the game's appeal, despite some mixed feelings about the plot.
“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.”
“Add the delightful graphics and animation into the mix, this game is well worth the price.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and well-composed, while others criticize its repetitive looping and lack of variation, leading to annoyance during gameplay. Despite these issues, many appreciate the overall quality of the music and its contribution to the game's atmosphere.
“Good art, good music, good story, and novel gameplay.”
“For all that it just looks like another Bejeweled clone, the art and music are gorgeous, and the plot is both sweet and depressing.”
“I'm not a fan of the overall plot, but the graphics are cute, and the music is good.”
“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.”
“Annoying enemies, slow transitions, music that loops abruptly and too often, and far too many battles per stage.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, often requiring constant focus on two control areas simultaneously. While the puzzle elements can become monotonous, the engaging story and RPG features provide enough motivation to continue playing despite the challenges.
“Grinding is slow and tedious, requiring you to constantly switch between two control areas in real time, which takes exclusive focus of the screen.”
“While the puzzle aspects of the game can occasionally become tedious, the grinding elements detract from the overall experience.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartfelt storyline, which stands out from typical narratives, and is complemented by a well-developed combat system. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke strong feelings, making it a touching experience overall.
“Instead of the stale narrative of the past, you've got a more heartfelt storyline with a very well fleshed-out combat system that covers everything from blocking and dodging to critical attacks.”
“Great indie game with a touching story.”
