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The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike

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96%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
replayability, music
96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

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The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike is a single player strategy game. It was developed by MONO ENTERTAINMENT and was released on November 5, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike is a tactical puzzle roguelike where you collect and arrange manga panels to form action sequences in stylish pixel-art battles. Play as three unique characters—Akira, Yoko, and Suzuki—each with distinct combat styles. Strategically manage limited space as damage creates holes on the page, challenging your flexible thinking to defeat enemies within turn limits.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and innovative deck-building mechanic that incorporates manga panels, making for a fresh gameplay experience.
  • The art style and presentation are faithful to the source material, appealing to both fans of the manga and newcomers alike.
  • The gameplay is simple yet addictive, with a fun puzzle mode that adds variety and challenge to the overall experience.
  • The game is relatively short, with limited content and replayability, as players face the same bosses and enemies in each run.
  • Difficulty levels may not provide enough challenge for experienced players, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
  • Some gameplay elements, such as mini-games and UI indicators, can feel out of place or confusing, detracting from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics inspired by the manga "The Fable," featuring a unique manga-page layout that enhances the roguelite experience. Players can choose from three characters, each with distinct abilities, allowing for diverse build variations and addictive gameplay. While some mini-games feel out of place, the overall mechanics are engaging and offer a fresh take on deck-building, making it a worthwhile experience for both fans of the manga and newcomers alike.

    • “The game really shines with its inventive manga-page layout gameplay, adding a really fresh layer on top of basic roguelite elements.”
    • “The main game offers 3 different playable characters which have 2-3 unique mechanics to their movesets, which makes for many different build variations to try out.”
    • “The gameplay aligns with the manga's style, and it's a fun game in its own right.”
    • “I don't really like the minigames included (I assume they are references) because they feel out of place gameplay-wise, but they're short so it's fine.”
    • “While there are a lot of similarities, such as building a strong deck over time (upgrading, deleting, buying, and picking cards), the core gameplay is very different and novel.”
    • “Simple game mechanics, but in their simplicity, they lead to the challenge of the game, which is fun overall.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game has limited replayability due to its easy difficulty and repetitive deck-building mechanics, which often lead to drawing the same cards in each run. While there is a third mode that offers a fun nod to the source material, it does not significantly enhance replay value. Players express a desire for additional content, such as new characters and challenges, to improve replayability.

    • “I hope the devs keep up the good work, and please consider releasing DLCs with more playable characters, mini-games, and puzzle challenges.”
    • “There's also a third mode, but it's really not worth mentioning; it offers little to no replay value, though it is a fun nod towards the manga.”
    • “There just isn't much replayability.”
    • “However, it is way too easy for a roguelite deckbuilder (even on hard mode), which significantly hurts replayability; you can thin your deck very consistently, so by the end of every run, you always draw the same 8 cards.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with some reviewers noting its stylish quality and suitability for the overall presentation, despite indications of a limited budget. While opinions vary, many appreciate the music's contribution to the game's atmosphere and depth.

    • “Very good music.”
    • “The presentation is slick and the music is alright, but you can tell this wasn't made with a large budget - which is totally okay at this price.”
    • “The art style stays true to the manga, the music oozes style, and the combat turned out to be far deeper than I expected.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this deck-building game, inspired by the manga "The Fable," revolves around a legendary hit-man, but lacks depth and dialogue, leading to a somewhat repetitive experience as players progress through locations primarily focused on combat. While the mechanics are engaging, the absence of a more developed narrative may leave players wanting more.

    • “So this is a fascinating deck builder with interesting mechanics based on the manga 'The Fable', a story about a legendary hitman.”
    • “Maybe if the career divulged some story or dialogue, this could increase a player's interest, but it is really just going from one location to another where you beat everyone down.”
    • “I usually record 30-minute reviews, but this one easily became a full hour playthrough of the first mission.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is viewed positively, as it counters the perception of anime and manga adaptations being mere cash grabs, suggesting that it offers genuine value and quality.

    • “The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
    • “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
    • “The constant barrage of ads and in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a money grab than a game.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding the mini-games amusing and appropriately challenging, striking a balance that keeps the experience enjoyable without frustration. Overall, the game is described as a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

    • “The mini games are funny and not too hard as to be frustrating.”
    • “Funny little game.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are highly praised for their appealing art style that remains faithful to the manga, complemented by stylish music. Players appreciate the visual clarity in gameplay, particularly the health indicators for enemies, which enhance the overall experience without adding time pressure.

    • “Great casual puzzle game, love the graphics. There's no time pressure, and the game shows you the health of the enemies after you place each piece, so you don't have to keep track of that as you build your moves.”
    • “The art style stays true to the manga, and the music oozes style. The combat turned out to be far deeper than I expected.”
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The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike is a strategy game.

The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike.

The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike was released on November 5, 2025.

The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike was developed by MONO ENTERTAINMENT.

The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike is a single player game.

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