Mystery of Fortune 2 Refine

Mystery 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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game features a deep and engaging programming system for unit behavior, reminiscent of Final Fantasy Tactics and Disgaea, allowing for strategic gameplay.
It's an affordable and enjoyable auto-battler that provides a satisfying grind and character progression, making it a good value for the price.
The art and animations are clean and appealing, contributing to a pleasant gaming experience.

The game suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of meaningful progression, often devolving into a grind without much variety.
There are several UI and quality of life issues, including a confusing interface and poorly explained mechanics, which detract from the overall experience.
The class system, while initially interesting, becomes less impactful as players progress, leading to a sense of pointlessness in character customization.

gameplay
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
88 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The gameplay focuses on programming party behavior, offering a logic-based experience that some players find engaging despite its simplicity. However, many mechanics are poorly explained, and the narrative is often interrupted by gameplay tips, detracting from the overall experience. While it retains a straightforward gameplay loop from its mobile origins, it lacks depth compared to similar titles like Gladiabots.
- “The important part of the gameplay is programming the behavior of your party.”
- “I played Mystery of Fortune many years ago when it went on sale on iOS, and I was enthralled by its logic-based gameplay.”
- “Compared to Gladiabots, the mechanics are simpler as you have less choice, but this is arguably much more interesting as there are many spells that accomplish different things.”
- “The important part of the gameplay is the programming of the behavior of your party.”
- “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 where you buy items.”
- “Many game mechanics are unexplained.”
grinding
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it repetitive and tedious, others appreciate the idle mechanics that allow for automated progress. The focus on optimizing characters and team building adds a layer of strategy, making it enjoyable for those who like grinding in a more passive format. Overall, it serves as a time-waster, appealing to fans of idle games.
- “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.”
graphics
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as a generic JRPG art style reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy Tactics, which may not stand out but are sufficient to spark curiosity about the game's job classes. Overall, while the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they are adequate for the game's needs.
- “Fortunately, the graphics are good enough to make me curious about what classes I have yet to unlock look like.”
- “The job class system is similar to Final Fantasy Tactics, along with a comparable art style.”
- “The art style is reminiscent of classic JRPGs, providing a nostalgic feel.”
- “The art style is the most generic JRPG-style I've ever seen.”
- “I'm not sure this game even needs any visuals at this point; it wouldn't be much of anything then.”
- “The job class system is similar to Final Fantasy Tactics, but the art style is also quite similar.”
music
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as generic and unremarkable, failing to leave a lasting impression. However, some users noted that the pleasant music, combined with great art, adds a positive touch to the overall experience.
- “Featured with pleasant music and great art.”
- “The sound and music are generic, with nothing that stands out.”
- “The sound and music are generic, with nothing that stands out.”
story
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % 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 overall narrative experience.
- “The game pretends to have a story, but even that generic narrative is interrupted by gameplay tips in the 'rumors' section of the inns where you buy items.”
- “The game pretends to have a story, but even that generic narrative is interrupted by gameplay tips in the 'rumors' section of the inns where you buy items.”
- “Haha, no.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is reflected in the unfinished state of its developer's website, which features a comically unproven "please prove that you are human" message and lacks security, adding a layer of irony to the overall experience.
- “I found it funny that the website for Dotomchi Games is not only unfinished like the game, but also gives a 'please prove that you are human' message that can't be proven, alongside being not secure (no HTTPS).”
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game excels in RPG character development and customization, which is a central focus of the gameplay experience.
- “I love RPG character development and customization; it's pretty much the entire game.”
- “The depth of character development allows for a truly personalized gaming experience.”
- “Each character evolves in meaningful ways, making every choice feel impactful.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players praise the game's optimization for its deep strategization and micro-management, highlighting the rewarding loop of experimenting with unit configurations and equipment. The grind for better gear and leveling up across various classes adds to the overall satisfaction of the optimization 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.”