The Amazing Fantastics
- December 3, 2016
- Neon Arkade Games
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Reviews
- The game features a fun superhero RPG experience with an entertaining story and great comic book art style.
- Players appreciate the ability to adjust battle speed, making the turn-based combat more engaging for those who typically find it slow.
- There is a lot of promise in the game's development, with fans looking forward to future updates and expansions.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes after the intro and poor controls that detract from the overall experience.
- Many players find the combat mechanics simplistic and lacking in meaningful choices, leading to a dull gameplay experience.
- Navigation can be frustrating due to the absence of a mini-map and unclear quest markers, making it difficult to progress in the game.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with many praising its entertainment value, art, and voice acting. However, players have noted issues with gameplay mechanics and quest tracking, which can hinder progress and detract from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, the narrative shows promise and is considered engaging by those who can navigate the gameplay effectively.
“The story is very entertaining and the art and voice acting are great.”
“I really liked the story and the combat was fun.”
“Obviously a game in development, there is a ton of promise in the story and gameplay of this one.”
“You would be better off reading a comic; you get about the same amount of decision-making and choice, but you get through the story without the boring gameplay.”
“Obviously a game in development; there is a ton of promise in the story and gameplay of this one.”
“To top things off, I was unable to complete either of the two sewer quests after finally finding the sewers.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the visuals as cheap and lacking in quality across characters, animations, and backgrounds. However, there are also positive remarks about the art style and certain brilliant sprite designs, suggesting that while the overall execution may be lacking, there are standout elements that appeal to players.
“Some nice ideas, complemented by some brilliant sprite and artwork.”
“I usually skip turn-based RPGs because they're too slow for me, but I thought the art style and superhero theme were cool enough to try it.”
“The visuals feel very cheap, from the character designs to the animations and backgrounds.”
“The graphics are subpar, lacking detail and depth in every aspect.”
“Everything from the characters to the backgrounds looks poorly made and uninspired.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its miserable mechanics, indicating a lack of polish and functionality that detracts from the overall experience.
“The game suffers from miserable mechanics that hinder the overall experience.”
“Gameplay is plagued by frustrating mechanics that make it unenjoyable.”
“The mechanics are so poorly designed that they ruin the potential of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game lacks a clear separation between music and speech volumes, which can lead to difficulties in hearing dialogue over the soundtrack. This issue detracts from the overall audio experience, making it challenging for players to fully engage with the narrative.
“There is no separation between music and speech volumes, making it hard to enjoy the soundtrack.”
“The lack of volume control for music and dialogue is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
“The music and speech levels are mixed poorly, which ruins the immersion.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the character designs and express excitement for future developments, indicating a positive reception towards the potential for character growth and evolution in the game.
“I love the character designs and I'm excited to see what comes next.”
“The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to their journeys.”
“Each character evolves in such a meaningful way, making their stories truly engaging.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with them.”
“I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; there was no real growth or change.”
“The dialogue is often cringeworthy, which detracts from the overall character development experience.”
