Sword of Fargoal

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Sword of Fargoal is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Epyx, Inc. and was released on December 16, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

The pawn has to climb down into an underground dungeon and search for a sword between the fifteenth and twentieth level. He shall hand over this "Sword of Fargoal" to the blind knight Gedwyn, so he can fight the devilish Umla. As soon as the player has found the sword in the depths of the dungeon, there are about 30 minutes left to take it out. If it gets lost on the way he must return to the leve…

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

A nostalgic trip for those who played it in the past, offering a classic roguelike experience.
The core gameplay remains addictive with procedurally generated levels and a unique turn-based movement system.
Despite its simplicity, it provides enjoyable dungeon-crawling fun and is easy to learn.

The game suffers from slow pacing and frequent pauses, which can be frustrating for players.
Controls are unresponsive, requiring multiple taps to move, detracting from the overall experience.
Lacks quality of life features, such as clear indicators for health and experience, making gameplay cumbersome.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics in this game are described as original but not visually appealing, reminiscent of the classic rogue aesthetic rather than modern standards. While the visual improvements are minimal, the game offers functional features like saving/loading and cloud saves. Additionally, it has a slow loading time similar to the C64 version.
- “This is the most 'rogue-like' game of them all, as it is basically a remake of the classic rogue with improvements in visual aesthetics.”
- “So no prettier graphics like the other versions, and like the C64 version, it loads quite slowly (about 1 minute).”
- “Although the graphics are original (not pretty), the menu allows for saving/loading, a few gameplay tweaks, and cloud saves.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay features a unique blend of turn-based and real-time movement within procedurally generated levels, but some players find it overly simplistic and slow-paced. While the graphics are unconventional, the game offers useful menu options like saving/loading and cloud saves. Overall, the core gameplay is appreciated despite its drawbacks.
- “The core gameplay is still great: procedurally generated levels with a strange combination of turn-based and real-time movement.”
- “Although the graphics are original (not pretty), the menu allows for saving/loading, a few gameplay tweaks, and cloud saves.”
- “For me, the biggest problem is that it's a bit too simple for my tastes and the speed of the gameplay is quite slow.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being slow, buggy, and clunky, leading to a frustrating experience for players rather than an enjoyable one.
- “However, I am speaking specifically of this version; it's a slow, buggy, clunky mess that is a hell of a lot more frustrating than fun.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The minimalist music in the game effectively evokes strong nostalgic feelings, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- “The music, as minimalist as it is, still brings back amazing memories.”
- “The music is minimalist, but it still brings back amazing memories.”