Mystery of Fortune 2 Refine
- January 24, 2022
- Dotomchi Games Inc.
Get on SteamMystery of Fortune 2 Refine is a turn-based strategy RPG that takes place in the fantasy world of Mysteria. Players must collect and command a team of heroes to defeat enemies and bosses in tactical battles. The game offers improved graphics, new characters, and enhanced gameplay mechanics in this refined version.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fun and engaging auto-battler system with a class progression similar to Final Fantasy Tactics, allowing for deep strategy and customization.
- Players appreciate the ability to program unit behaviors, making combat feel rewarding and strategic.
- The game is affordable and provides a decent amount of enjoyment, especially for those who enjoy idle and management gameplay.
- The game suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of meaningful progression, leading to a grind-heavy experience.
- Many players find the user interface and overall execution lacking, with issues such as poor translation and unclear mechanics.
- The class system, while initially interesting, becomes pointless as players progress, with most classes feeling similar and offering little incentive to explore.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay focuses on programming the behavior of your party, offering a logic-based experience that some players find engaging. However, many mechanics are poorly explained, and the narrative is often interrupted by gameplay tips, detracting from the overall experience. While the gameplay loop is straightforward and reminiscent of mobile ports, it lacks depth compared to similar titles like Gladiabots, which offer more varied mechanics and spells.
“The important part of the gameplay is programming the behavior of your party.”
“The gameplay loop consists of getting gold so you can upgrade your troops.”
“I played Mystery of Fortune many years ago when it went on sale on iOS, and I was enthralled by its logic-based gameplay.”
“The game pretends to have a story, but even that generic story is interrupted by the game throwing in gameplay tips in the 'rumors' section of the inns you buy stuff in.”
“Many game mechanics are unexplained.”
“Yeah, it's a mobile port but with 90% of the mobile content cut out and the gameplay loop left in.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily emphasized, with many players finding it repetitive and tedious, yet some appreciate the idle mechanics that allow for automated farming. While the game offers strategic elements in character optimization and team building, the primary focus remains on grinding for levels and resources, making it suitable for players looking to pass time with minimal active engagement. Overall, it is described as a "sorta fun grindy idle game" that can be enjoyable for those who don't mind the repetitive nature.
“Not a bad game, but it's so repetitive, not to mention there is nothing else to do, that I just didn't want to be grinding constantly from start to finish.”
“It is a bit of an idle progressive game, and as fun as the system is for programming your units, there's no amount of strategy that is as good as grinding some more levels.”
“This game is all about grinding, but the auto battle AI will do it for you, so all you need to do is optimize your characters and focus on team building.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as a generic JRPG art style, reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy Tactics. While some reviewers feel the visuals are unnecessary, they acknowledge that the graphics are sufficient to spark curiosity about the game's job classes.
“Fortunately, the graphics are good enough to make me curious about what classes I have yet to unlock look like.”
“Job class system similar to Final Fantasy Tactics, along with a similar art style.”
“The art style is the most generic JRPG-like design I've ever seen.”
“I'm not sure this game even needs any visuals at this point; I guess it won't be much of anything then.”
“The job class system is similar to Final Fantasy Tactics, but the art style is also quite similar.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as generic and unremarkable, failing to leave a lasting impression. However, some reviews note that it features pleasant melodies and is complemented by appealing art.
“Featured with pleasant music and great art.”
“Featured with pleasant music and great art.”
“The sound and music are generic, and nothing stands out.”
“The sound and music are generic, and nothing stands out.”
“The sound and music are generic, and nothing stands out.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being generic and poorly integrated, as it is frequently interrupted by gameplay tips presented in the "rumors" section of inns, detracting from the narrative experience. Overall, players feel that the story lacks depth and coherence.
“Game pretends to have a story, but even that generic story is interrupted by the game throwing in gameplay tips in the 'rumors' section of the inns you buy stuff in.”
“Game pretends to have a story, but even that generic story is interrupted by the game throwing in gameplay tips in the 'rumors' section of the inns you buy stuff in.”
“Game pretends to have a story, but even that generic story is interrupted by the game throwing in gameplay tips in the 'rumors' section of the inns you buy stuff in.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the reviews highlights the irony of Dotomchi Games' unfinished website mirroring the state of their game, with a comical "please prove that you are human" message that adds to the absurdity. This self-referential humor resonates with users, showcasing a lighthearted take on the indie development experience.
“I like checking websites of game developers, especially indie devs. I found it funny that the website for dotomchi games is not only unfinished like the game, but gives a 'please prove that you are human' message that can't be proven, alongside being not secure (no https).”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is a central focus of the game, with players expressing a strong appreciation for the depth of RPG-style customization available. This aspect is highlighted as a key element that enhances the overall gaming experience.
“I love RPG character development and customization; that's pretty much the entire game.”
“I love RPG character development and customization; that's pretty much the entire game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is highly praised for its rich strategization and micro-management, allowing players to experiment with unit configurations and behaviors. The rewarding grind for better gear and the ability to level up units across various classes enhances the overall experience.
“Not only is the strategization and micro-management rich and satisfying, but the loop of experimentation and optimization when it comes to configuring your units' equipment and behaviors is incredibly engaging. The grind is rewarding as you continually find better and rarer gear while earning points to level up your units across a huge number of different classes.”
