Serin Fate

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"Serin Fate is a hand-crafted fantasy RPG focused on Magic exploration, with a sprawling world, epic storyline, and unique mechanics. Capture and level up Familiars, hone skills, and pursue deeper relationships with NPCs. Secondary features include crafting, side tasks, potion gardening, and timed events."

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Play Modes

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

+41

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 448 reviews

gameplay38 positive mentions

grinding146 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of farming, exploration, and combat mechanics, reminiscent of Stardew Valley and Pokémon.
The art style and world-building are charming, creating an immersive experience for players.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates and improvements.

The game lacks clear guidance and tutorials, leaving players confused about mechanics and objectives.
Combat can feel clunky and unbalanced, with enemies often being too difficult for early-game players.
Inventory management is cumbersome, with limited space and no auto-sorting options, leading to frustration.

gameplay
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
67%
10%
The gameplay of "Serin Fate" offers a unique blend of exploration, combat, and various mechanics such as farming and monster catching, which many players find engaging and refreshing. However, the game suffers from a lack of clear instructions and intuitive progression, leading to frustration as players navigate its complex systems. While the mechanics are innovative, the execution can feel clunky and tedious, with some players experiencing significant issues like save corruption and long loading times.
- “The gameplay is a delightful mix of exploration and combat, letting you wield your new magic against a variety of intriguing monsters.”
- “The systems and mechanics in Serin Fate go out of their way to be unique, which can be both charming and irritating depending on your take, but I personally found them to be a breath of fresh air in a somewhat stagnating genre filled with seemingly copy-pasted gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is simple, but the options are robust.”
- “Gameplay is tedious and clunky.”
- “This game has so many cool concepts going on, but the implementation is very poor and makes for a confusing and boring gameplay.”
- “Despite having unique, possibly innovative mechanics and structure, the game chooses to give you next to no instruction on how to progress, and there is no solid or consistent structure for progression.”
grinding
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that "grinding" is a significant aspect of the game, often described as tedious and repetitive, particularly in the mid-section. While some players find enjoyment in the grind due to the game's blend of farming, creature collection, and exploration, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially when compared to more polished titles like Stardew Valley. Overall, the grinding is seen as a necessary but sometimes frustrating element that can overshadow the game's potential fun and exploration.
- “It also becomes very grindy in the mid-section, and not in a fun way.”
- “The gameplay is fun most of the time, but there are definitely lulls of grinding that I personally felt were a little much.”
- “As many people have mentioned, the game is very, very grindy.”
story
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
82%
5%
The story in "Serin Fate" has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and filled with potential, while others criticize its pacing, lack of direction, and underdeveloped characters. Many players appreciate the freedom to explore and progress at their own pace, but express frustration over unclear quest objectives and the need for more guidance to advance the plot. Overall, while the game offers a whimsical and magical setting, its narrative execution leaves room for improvement.
- “Serin Fate is like diving headfirst into a spellbinding storybook filled with magic, monsters, and mayhem!”
- “The story is simple but enjoyable, the mechanics are pretty easy to pick up, the combat is satisfying, and you can even build your characters in different ways with stats and skills.”
- “This game has everything - great music, excellent mechanics, beautifully vibrant art, and an intriguing storyline I'm looking forward to exploring.”
- “The story is simple and nothing to write home about.”
- “The characters are more like humanoid boxes meant to dispense whatever the writer wants them to say than actual characters, and the story is pretty bland to start with.”
- “The game gives you very little and sometimes no hints or indication of where you're meant to go in the main story, let alone any small details.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
67%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the charming pixel art style and whimsical atmosphere, while others criticize the lack of polish and outdated visuals. Many players appreciate the colorful environments and nostalgic aesthetic, but some find the art style inconsistent and overwhelming. Overall, the graphics evoke a retro feel that appeals to fans of classic RPGs, though they may not meet the expectations of those seeking modern graphical fidelity.
- “With charming graphics and a whimsical atmosphere, Serin Fate is perfect for those who love to explore magical lands and embrace their inner witch.”
- “The pixel art, sprites, and the visuals in the game are amazing; you can tell a lot of time was taken to develop this game.”
- “Its graphics are gorgeous, and the gameplay is ridiculously fun.”
- “It's considerably worse than all three games, lacking polish, with poor quality graphics (even for pixel art).”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
43%
11%
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and calming qualities, with many reviewers noting its nostalgic feel and ability to enhance the overall experience. While some tracks are considered standout "bangers," others describe the soundtrack as solid yet simplistic. Overall, the combination of pleasing music and beautiful art contributes significantly to the game's appeal, despite some mixed feelings about the sound effects.
- “The art style is gorgeous, and the music is calming.”
- “The music is very chill and relaxing, and I kind of zone in during certain areas/themes.”
- “Combine that with a lovingly crafted art style as well as a soundtrack that sticks with you for hours and days after hearing it, and you are left with a game that is hard to put down.”
- “They have portraits, some minor voice acting, and even their own theme songs which play when you talk to them, but sadly I didn't develop any interest in any of them.”
- “The sound effects just hurt my ears and the music is long forgotten.”
- “There are some bangers in the soundtrack but ultimately, it's not worth raving about; nonetheless, it's solid.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it cute and funny, often highlighting amusing gameplay mechanics and quirky character designs. However, some players also note that the humor can be overshadowed by frustrating controls and gameplay challenges, leading to a mix of laughter and exasperation. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the game's charm, despite some players feeling that they sometimes complicate the experience.
- “It's cute and funny.”
- “As a big fan of that gameplay, in this game it's both frustrating and funny.”
- “If it weren't for the hilarious ability to grind the tutorial for additional potions, I would've run out of MP with literally no way to regen it except to go to bed, because crafting is a nightmare when you have basically no inventory or storage slots.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, stability reviews indicate a mix of minor visual glitches and occasional issues with automatic crop watering, but many players find the game generally playable without significant disruptions. Some users express frustration with the glitches, while others note that the game is in an alpha state and not overly buggy.
- “Most are fairly minor visual glitches, but the automatic watering of crops fails to work in a few instances.”
- “Glitches are terrible; save your money and time.”
- “It's an alpha, but nothing really buggy or annoying to the gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the game highly replayable due to its extensive content and the variety of choices that influence gameplay, allowing for different experiences with each playthrough. Many anticipate spending numerous hours exploring and uncovering new elements as they learn more about the game mechanics.
- “There's just so much to do and uncover; it's a game you'll get many hours of gameplay out of, and likely to be very replayable as your choices uncover the type of witch you're going to be.”
- “I think this will be a favorite replayable game for me, once I figure out more how the game works.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of Serin Fate is characterized by charming graphics and a whimsical vibe, making it ideal for fans of magical exploration. The retro RPG-inspired melodies and ambient sounds enhance the sense of magic and mysticism throughout the game.
- “With charming graphics and a whimsical atmosphere, Serin Fate is perfect for those who love to explore magical lands and embrace their inner witch.”
- “The retro RPG-esque melodies and ambiances are befitting of the areas you are traveling through and create an atmosphere of magic and mysticism.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is criticized for resembling a cash grab, primarily serving as an advertisement for the Serin Fate Discord rather than offering substantial content or value to players.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs, like this.”
- “This game feels more like an advertisement for the Serin Fate Discord than an actual game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a smooth experience with no significant performance issues, bugs, or crashes, indicating that the game's optimization is solid.
- “I didn't run into any particular performance issues, bugs, crashes, or other technical problems.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users highlighting its weaker points before acknowledging the positive emotional experiences it can evoke. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to elicit strong feelings, despite some shortcomings in its execution.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development has been criticized for its lackluster design, with characters described as visually unappealing and lacking depth, such as having exaggerated features like unnaturally boggling eyes and beak-like noses.