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RWBY: Arrowfell

Developed by WayForward, RWBY: Arrowfell is the latest videogame based on the hit franchise.
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64%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, replayability
71% User Score Based on 218 reviews
Critic Score 56%Based on 9 reviews

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RWBY: Arrowfell is a single player arcade hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by WayForward and was released on November 15, 2022. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"RWBY: Arrowfell" is an action-packed rhythm game set in the world of RWBY. Play as Team RWBY and use your skills to fight against Grimm creatures and solve the mystery of the strange behavior of huntsmen and huntresses. Engage in rhythm-based combat and explore the world of Remnant through exciting platforming sequences. Experience the RWBY universe like never before with an original story and stunning visuals.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 218 reviews
story29 positive mentions
grinding10 negative mentions
  • The game features charming visuals and animations that capture the essence of the RWBY series.
  • The character switching mechanic adds a fun layer to gameplay, allowing players to utilize different abilities.
  • The story provides a light-hearted side adventure that fans of RWBY will appreciate, with familiar characters and some engaging dialogue.
  • Combat feels repetitive and lacks depth, often devolving into simple button-mashing without strategic variety.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under 6 hours, leading to concerns about its value at full price.
  • There is no map feature, making navigation and backtracking frustrating as players may struggle to find collectibles or objectives.
  • story
    134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "RWBY: Arrowfell" is a light-hearted side adventure set during Volume 7 of the RWBY series, featuring Team RWBY on their first mission as licensed huntresses. While it offers some enjoyable character interactions and visuals, the narrative is often criticized for being shallow and fragmented, relying heavily on fetch quests that detract from meaningful engagement. Fans of the series may appreciate the continuity and familiar characters, but many find the overall plot to be underwhelming and lacking in depth.

    • “The story, positioned in continuity with RWBY’s seventh volume, attempts to offer fans an additional chapter in the team’s journey.”
    • “I absolutely adore Arrowfell as both a hardcore RWBY fan and a fan of puzzle platformers; its mechanics are unique but familiar to anyone who's played one before, and the story itself is very fitting (and canon!) in the RWBY universe.”
    • “Nice to have more canon story to fill out what budget constraints couldn't give us in the main show!”
    • “Dialogue scenes rely on illustrated panels rather than fully animated sequences, and while this is an understandable limitation, it contributes to a sense that the story is more of a side episode than a fully realized arc.”
    • “Players unfamiliar with RWBY may find the plot serviceable but shallow; longtime fans will recognize the cast and appreciate the continuity but may be disappointed that the writing never quite builds to meaningful emotional or thematic stakes.”
    • “The main story of Arrowfell is fairly bland and not very interesting.”
  • gameplay
    89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Arrowfell" is characterized by its simplistic mechanics and repetitive combat, often reducing encounters to button-mashing with minimal strategic depth. While the character-switching feature and semblance abilities offer some variety, many players feel that the game lacks engaging challenges and meaningful upgrades, leading to a gameplay experience that feels more like a series of loops than a cohesive adventure. Despite its charming visuals and faithful representation of the RWBY universe, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, making it a mixed experience for fans and newcomers alike.

    • “Each member of the team has a distinct semblance and combat style, and the switching mechanic is intended to emulate the teamwork and rhythm of the show.”
    • “When combat flows cleanly and the switching mechanic feels purposeful, there are flashes of the dynamic teamwork that defined RWBY’s early seasons.”
    • “One of my favorite mechanics are the semblances, not only the abilities themselves (which are great) but the way they get upgraded in the story, allowing you to revisit old locations and access new areas, keeping every part of the map interesting throughout the whole game.”
    • “The gameplay loop is very repetitive, forcing you to do pointless fetch quests and revisit previous areas.”
    • “The gameplay is lacking in so many ways: combat is repetitive and boring, platforming is simple, story is short and very basic.”
    • “The gameplay loop is just spamming your attack/ranged attack button on something until it dies; no cool combos to learn and use or new abilities, it's really, really repetitive.”
  • music
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "RWBY: Arrowfell" receives mixed reviews, with some praising the catchy theme songs and original compositions by Jeff Williams, while others find the overall soundtrack lacking and repetitive. While certain tracks stand out as enjoyable, many players express disappointment over the limited variety and the absence of the series' signature sound. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for fans of the franchise, but it may not meet the expectations set by previous RWBY titles.

    • “The music is catchy, there are some fun cameos, and there's even RWBY cinematics as well.”
    • “The soundtrack is great (though that is the case for all RWBY media).”
    • “While the main theme by Jeff and Casey is of their usual standard, I found myself very pleasantly surprised with the soundtrack as a whole, with it treading a great line between the upbeat exploratory themes you’d expect in a platformer like this, and the series' usual rock style.”
    • “To be honest, the music and the lyrics are so annoying and unwelcome.”
    • “I feel as if the intro stage and final level had some banger tracks, but the rest of the game had some plain old tracks that I feel you could slap on any game and wouldn't know the difference; a series like RWBY has some amazing music and I was fairly disappointed by the lack of RWBY-like tracks.”
    • “The music that was pure hype just never comes back until the end credits; the gameplay never changes, and the upgrades you get make little to no difference at all.”
  • graphics
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a bright, anime-inspired aesthetic that aligns well with the RWBY series, featuring clean visuals and appealing art direction. While the environments and character models may lack detail and depth, the overall presentation is charming and visually consistent, though some players noted that the graphics feel somewhat outdated and simplistic. Despite mixed opinions on the art style's execution, many agree that the visuals are a highlight of the experience, complemented by good support for high resolutions and frame rates.

    • “Wayforward’s signature approach to 2D action — clean visuals, tight controls, and a focus on swift character abilities — shapes the foundation of the experience.”
    • “The art direction leans heavily into RWBY’s clean, anime-inspired aesthetic, and while the environments themselves are not richly detailed or densely animated, they are bright, readable, and consistent with the show’s stylized tone.”
    • “The game is very pretty, and the art style and characters look wonderful.”
    • “The in-game sprites are chibified and the artwork barely even looks like the characters.”
    • “The graphics themselves are fairly outdated, but the art style shines through and I find the game pretty appealing to look at.”
    • “Environments, character models, enemies, lighting effects, and literally everything graphically in this game look as though they are early 3DS era.”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many describing the combat as dull and lacking engagement. While some enjoy the story and cutscenes, the gameplay is criticized for being shallow, with fetch quests and monotonous enemy encounters contributing to a frustrating experience. Fans of the source material may find some enjoyment, but many feel the game does not justify its price due to the grind-heavy nature.

    • “This is one of the most tedious and shallow games I have ever played; nothing about it was engaging, and I loathe myself for buying it.”
    • “Listen to the reviews that say the combat is dull and tedious, and that it's just one fetch quest after another.”
    • “There's zero engagement from the player, at which point it's just a waste of time, contributing again to the awful tedious feeling plaguing the game.”
  • humor
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and often absurd dialogue, reminiscent of the RWBY chibi style, which many players found entertaining. While some aspects, like hit boxes, were frustrating, they contributed to a comedic experience that players enjoyed sharing with friends. Overall, the game's funny cutscenes and vocal tracks added to its charm, making it a fun experience despite minor glitches.

    • “I loved the animated cutscenes and some of the dialogue was very funny.”
    • “Definitely more in the RWBY chibi mode of humor.”
    • “The dialogue was absolutely hilarious, the gameplay was great, the exploration was fun as hell, overall great game!”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability, with some players expressing disappointment due to a lack of meaningful content or features that encourage multiple playthroughs. While a few users noted good replay value, the consensus leans towards the game having minimal incentive to replay, often suggesting that without updates or additional content, it may not be worth revisiting.

    • “+ good replay value.”
    • “Or just more content in general for more fun replayability.”
    • “Something else that was free for the picking... and a new game plus, as action-focused as this game starts to become by the end, it's a huge shame it's one of those games that have absolutely zero replay value and just starts you off outside the final boss arena should you decide to return.”
    • “Replayability: 0.”
    • “All the small things I don't like combined with the only good things being voice actors and cute chibis make it hard to say I recommend it or not. The reason I sided with not is because unless they change some of those things, the game has no replay value. It wasn't fun; if I want to see the story, I'll watch it on YouTube for the first time. Yes, it's better to play it than watch it, but unless they add DLC or update some of the problems most of us have with it, we'll never touch it again.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional impact of the game is mixed; while longtime fans of RWBY may appreciate the character continuity, they often find the writing lacking in depth and emotional stakes. New players may view the plot as merely serviceable, and overall, the game's mechanics can detract from the emotional experience, leading to frustration.

    • “Players unfamiliar with RWBY may find the plot serviceable but shallow; longtime fans will recognize the cast and appreciate the continuity but may be disappointed that the writing never quite builds to meaningful emotional or thematic stakes.”
    • “It is actually heartbreaking how bad this game is.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is noted for its appealing designs, animations, and voice acting, which contribute to an enjoyable experience. However, the overall depth of character development is perceived as basic, lacking the complexity that could elevate the narrative.

    • “The character development is rich and engaging, with enjoyable music and voice acting from the cast, and lots of potential for Castlevania III-style antics.”
    • “The character designs, animations, and portraits are impressive, adding depth to the overall experience.”
    • “The game features a variety of character interactions that enhance the narrative and make the characters feel more alive.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
    • “Characters are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
    • “There is little to no emotional investment in the characters due to poor development.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.

    • “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I love how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making every frame count and enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The game's optimization is impressive; it runs seamlessly without any noticeable lag, which really immerses you in the action.”
    • “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
    • “The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with most players experiencing few bugs. However, some users reported specific issues, such as a black screen during a boss fight and controller compatibility problems, indicating that while minor glitches exist, they are not game-breaking for the majority.

    • “My playthrough was surprisingly bug-free, which made for a smooth gaming experience overall.”
    • “The game maintained a stable performance throughout, allowing me to fully immerse myself without interruptions.”
    • “I encountered very few issues, and the overall stability contributed to an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I can't get any controller to work, so I can't play the game. Let me know when this gets fixed because it is buggy.”
    • “There were some minor glitches here and there, but nothing game-breaking and some were more funny than harmful.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is viewed as a missed opportunity, with some players feeling it leans towards being a cash grab despite its enjoyable gameplay and story. However, the game does not heavily rely on aggressive advertising, which is seen as a positive.

    • “Great game! The story wasn't the most complex, but hey, it wasn't advertising that.”
    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without constant pressure to spend.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone while still providing optional purchases for those who want to enhance their experience.”
    • “This game could have been much more than a simple cash grab.”
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RWBY: Arrowfell is a arcade hack and slash game with fantasy theme.

RWBY: Arrowfell is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing RWBY: Arrowfell.

RWBY: Arrowfell was released on November 15, 2022.

RWBY: Arrowfell was developed by WayForward.

RWBY: Arrowfell has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

RWBY: Arrowfell is a single player game.

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