The Faraway Land

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"The Faraway Land" is a narrative-driven adventure game that takes place in a beautifully hand-drawn fantasy world. Players uncover the story of a young explorer named Fact, who sets out on a journey to discover the secrets of a distant land. Along the way, Fact will meet various creatures and make choices that will impact the outcome of the game. With its rich storytelling and immersive environment, "The Faraway Land" offers an unforgettable gaming experience.

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+17

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features a cute and engaging voxel art style, creating a visually appealing environment.
Developers are responsive and actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to the game's development.
The gameplay offers a mix of crafting, survival, and RPG elements, providing a unique experience that encourages exploration and interaction with NPCs.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, particularly in multiplayer mode, which can hinder the overall experience.
Gameplay can feel grindy and tedious, with a lack of engaging combat mechanics and a confusing quest progression system.
The English translations are often poor, leading to confusion and difficulty in understanding game mechanics and objectives.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
63%
8%
The gameplay is characterized as a decent survival experience with a unique visual style, though it can feel grindy and lacks depth compared to similar games like Minecraft. Players appreciate the polished mechanics and the introduction to crafting and survival through quests, but many express frustration with hitbox issues and the absence of more advanced mechanics. While the game is enjoyable and invites exploration, it is still in early access, offering limited content and requiring further development to enhance gameplay depth and strategy.
- “Good quality survival crafting gameplay with adventure and RPG elements, cute aesthetics, and a unique world.”
- “The current beginner island with quests does a good job of explaining the basics of the survival and crafting mechanics of the game, although some random exploration is required.”
- “Very well made and enjoyable game, beautiful aesthetics and mechanics, cannot wait to see what else will be added.”
- “This is like an even shallower Minecraft, but feels like it was designed in a mechanics sense by little kids.”
- “There's no animation or interaction with the building mechanics, no strategy to when to build anything... little consequence to anything you do.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are polished enough to enjoy, but can be frustrating, such as when you try to hit a tree or rock node for resources and it doesn't allow you to do so until you move away and come back at a certain angle.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
69%
15%
The game's story is described as basic and conveyed through poorly written text, yet it features cute and wholesome quests that players find enjoyable. While the quest system effectively introduces game mechanics and encourages exploration, some players feel that requiring quests to unlock essential survival resources like food and water is frustrating. Overall, the narrative serves as a lighthearted backdrop to a gameplay experience reminiscent of a more charming version of Minecraft.
- “It's so cute, wholesome, and the quests are fun!”
- “Loving this cute little game and storyline quests.”
- “The fact that you are left there to fend and explore for yourself is a good change for games that usually spoon-feed you the first levels, and while it could feel unforgiving, you never really lose anything when you die, and you feel like you earned what you get when you complete a quest.”
- “Story is basic and told through the worst style of text.”
- “Needing to do the quests to unlock food/water is just not good.”
- “You should not have to do quests to unlock the most basic stuff.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cutesy and beautiful aesthetic, featuring simple yet striking designs and impressive illumination. Players appreciate the unique art style that complements the survival crafting gameplay, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience despite some minor issues. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's appeal.
- “Very well made and enjoyable game, beautiful aesthetics and mechanics, cannot wait to see what else will be added.”
- “The graphics are actually quite nice, very cutesy but at the same time well done.”
- “Graphically simple and beautiful, a twist on lovely cubes with gorgeous illumination.”
- “Love the game, graphics, and the whole concept, but there are quite a few issues here and there that are overall manageable.”
- “Good quality survival crafting gameplay with adventure and RPG elements, cute aesthetics, and a unique world.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a unique visual style but is criticized for its grindy gameplay, requiring significant effort to gather resources and upgrade. Many players find the grinding tedious and boring, particularly during the early quests. Overall, the grind detracts from the enjoyment of the survival experience.
- “Unfortunately, there is a significant amount of grinding required before you can afford to upgrade.”
- “I really wanted to like this game, but it just feels so incredibly tedious.”
- “I'm most of the way through the beginning island quests, it feels very grindy and boring to get the things needed for most of them.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by significant bugs in the multiplayer experience, which detracts from overall enjoyment. However, players commend the developers for their prompt responses and efforts to address these issues.
- “Would have been a fun game, but the multiplayer experience is so buggy.”
- “The multiplayer experience is riddled with bugs that ruin the gameplay.”
- “The game has a lot of glitches that can make it uncomfortable to play.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be emotionally uplifting, describing it as cute and wholesome, with enjoyable quests. Despite initial discomfort due to a lack of options, the developers' responsiveness to feedback has enhanced the overall emotional experience.
- “It's so cute, wholesome, and the quests are fun!”
- “(Originally, there was no way to turn it off, so it made me feel sick and I couldn't play the game. But they actually came through! Amazing devs!!)”
- “It's so cute, wholesome, and the quests are fun!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing that the sound and soundtrack do not align with their personal preferences.
- “The sound and soundtrack are not my style.”
- “The sound and soundtrack are not my style.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a charming and cute aesthetic, creating a pleasant and inviting environment for players.
- “It has a cute style and a very nice atmosphere.”