Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 13 reviews
  • grinding
  • graphics
  • story
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale Game Cover
It’s certainly a charming, and fun game, some deeper ties to the series roots could have made it a near flawless execution in the Rune Factory series.
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The fairy tale world of PoPoLoCrois meets the farm living of Story of Seasons in this cross-over RPG. It features classically-styled turn-based combat and towns full of lively and interesting NPCs who contribute to a heartwarming narrative that veterans or newcomers to either franchise can enjoy. Ample farming and life simulation elements such as crop-raising, bug-catching, rock quarrying, item sy…

  • Nintendo 3ds
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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Charming and loveable characters with adorable visuals that create a fairytale atmosphere.
  • Enjoyable and light-hearted gameplay that serves as a relaxing experience.
  • Rich in character and detail, making it a sweet and heartwarming adventure reminiscent of classic JRPGs.
  • Lacks challenge and depth, with simplified RPG and farming mechanics.
  • Generic plots and sound issues detract from the overall experience.
  • Crucial gameplay mechanics fall short, preventing it from reaching its full potential.
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable and reminiscent of a comforting home-cooked meal, despite its simplified RPG and farming mechanics. While some elements may feel generic and less challenging, the overall experience remains engaging and fun.

    • “Far from challenging, watered down RPG and farming elements.”
    • “Some generic plots and sound issues don’t detract too much from a fairly strong RPG/farming hybrid.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics are characterized by loveable characters and adorable visuals that create a simple and laidback aesthetic, perfect for unwinding. The bright colors and fairytale motif contribute to a visually pleasing experience, reminiscent of the Popolocrois manga and well-suited for the 3DS.

    • “Aesthetics are visually pleasing, fitting right into its fairytale motif with its use of bright colors to bring a beautiful world to the little screens of the 3DS.”
    • “Anime shorts and the actual graphical look are reminiscent of the Popolocrois manga.”
    • “Loveable characters, adorable visuals, simple, straightforward, and laidback, great to unwind over.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story of "Return to Popolocrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale" is characterized as a beautiful and heartwarming tale that transcends its plot points, offering a storybook-like experience that invites players to immerse themselves fully in its enchanting narrative.

    • “Return to Popolocrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale tells a beautiful tale, but its magic isn't in the plot points and won't come through in a simple summary of events.”
    • “Like a storybook that just so happens to come on a 3DS cartridge, Return to Popolocrois is sweet, heartwarming, and absolutely worth diving into.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay in "Return to Popolocrois" is characterized by its rich character development; however, it suffers from shortcomings in essential mechanics, which may hinder the overall experience.

    • “Return to Popolocrois is rich in character, but crucial mechanics fall short.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is characterized by its gentle and soothing quality, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the kindness of the characters and the journey they undertake.

    • “Instead, it's in the little details, the kindness of the characters, the gentle music, the journey.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the sound effects are decent, the background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is underwhelming and fails to capture the emotional depth of the game's narrative.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Return to Popolocrois is praised for its sweet and heartwarming narrative, likened to a storybook experience that resonates emotionally with players, making it a worthwhile journey.

    • “Like a storybook that just so happens to come on a 3DS cartridge, 'Return to Popolocrois' is sweet, heartwarming, and absolutely worth diving into.”
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73% average critic score

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