Unhappy Ever After

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Unhappy Ever After is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Warped Tales and was released on January 20, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

'In the infinitesimal spaces between the pages of every book lies an unseen universe: smaller perhaps than ours but filled with all the wonders, and horrors, conceivable by the human mind' --- A dark-themed, fantasy, coming of age, RPG, which parodies the classic fairytales.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story9 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a compelling and dark storyline that creatively twists classic fairy tales, engaging players with moral dilemmas and character development.
Visually, the game is impressive for an RPG Maker title, with beautiful pixel graphics, a day/night cycle, and immersive environments that enhance the overall experience.
There is a wealth of side quests and a unique combat system that requires strategic thinking, making the gameplay engaging and rewarding despite some challenges.

The combat system is plagued by a high encounter rate and poorly balanced mechanics, leading to frustrating battles that can feel tedious and unbalanced.
Technical issues such as lag, bugs, and a lack of a proper map system hinder exploration and overall gameplay experience, making navigation difficult.
The game has been abandoned by its developers, resulting in unresolved bugs and a lack of support, which diminishes the potential for improvement and player satisfaction.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
75%
6%
The game's story is generally praised for its compelling and dark narrative, drawing players in with its unique take on fairy tales and mature themes. However, many reviewers noted that the storytelling is undermined by frequent combat interruptions and technical issues, which can detract from the overall experience. While the initial plot is engaging, some players feel it loses momentum as the game progresses, leaving them eager for a more polished continuation.
- “It has a compelling story and characters.”
- “The story is really excellent, but is a bit on the dark side.”
- “I really liked the main story and the twelve duchies’ background written with subtle humor and usage of adult themes like cannibalism, vengeance, death, and substance abuse.”
- “Anyway, back on the story of the game - the most important part, really - it started off well and went downhill fast by a certain point.”
- “It does not do the story justice at all.”
- “Perhaps this observation changes and the game picks up exponentially as I continue through the story, but I’ve seen no hint of this being the case and there’s very little information available from the community on what to expect going forward.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
15%
23%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute pixel art style, stunning beauty, and immersive environments, with many reviewers highlighting the detailed artwork on sprites and maps. However, some users noted issues with choppy performance and the reuse of certain assets, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals are often described as a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “Visually, the graphics are stunningly beautiful and the game world is extremely detailed.”
- “The game's graphics and art style are very nice and immersive.”
- “Right off the bat, the graphics and art style are very nice and immersive.”
- “To add insult to injury, after struggling through the choppy graphics for about half an hour, I discovered that at least on Linux, save files are deleted when you exit the game, so you'd have to be able to complete it all in one sitting.”
- “Also, the artwork is unique, though I've seen the same mobs simply rendered in different color palettes and reused to fit different local areas already, and I'm only in the first town of the game.”
- “We've all played a lot of RPG Maker games, but graphically this one stands out to me.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its ability to complement the visuals and enhance the atmosphere. While some find the repetitive sounds annoying, the overall quality and emotional impact of the music, particularly during battles, contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “The music complements the visuals and is very nice to listen to.”
- “I find myself humming along to the victory song after a battle.”
- “The game is beautiful to look at, and the music creates a chilling atmosphere that suits the world perfectly.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with numerous glitches and bugs reported by players, including issues like walking through walls and unreachable items. Additionally, there are various spelling errors and minor quest-related glitches, contributing to an overall sense of unpolished gameplay. Despite these issues, many players remain engaged due to the game's story.
- “There are also minor glitches in several of the quests.”
- “This game is unpolished as there are various spelling errors and small glitches that will never be fixed since the developer got the money and left.”
- “Every player can see glitches and bugs in the game (e.g. walking through walls, unreachable chests, unequipable items).”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
The game's atmosphere is described as immersive and dismal, reminiscent of the Lisa games, with dark twists on standard fairytales. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and chilling music that enhance the overall experience, creating a fittingly eerie ambiance.
- “Talking about an immersive gaming atmosphere, wow!!!”
- “The game is beautiful to look at, and the music creates a chilling atmosphere that suits the world perfectly.”
- “If you couldn't tell from the title, the game has a little dismal atmosphere (it kind of reminds me of the Lisa games, in terms of atmosphere).”
- “I love the atmosphere and the dark twists on standard fairytales.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Gameplay is a mixed bag; while the engaging storyline keeps players invested, combat mechanics and non-story elements are criticized for being lacking. Some players appreciate the unique spell discovery system, but frustrations arise from unclear escape mechanics and repetitive battles. Overall, the game's fun factor shines through despite its gameplay shortcomings.
- “I love the combat mechanics, the various spells that have to be learned by discovery and not obtained automatically from leveling.”
- “However, this RPG Maker game is so much fun that I feel compelled to write about it after just 10 hours of gameplay.”
- “The storyline is really fun, and I'm only playing to find out how it ends; otherwise, the combat mechanics and other parts of the game unrelated to the story are atrocious.”
- “I don't understand the mechanic in how the game determines how you can escape, but I don't want to fight every single battle even when the monsters do 0 damage to me.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally appreciate the replayability factors of the game, indicating that it offers elements that encourage players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “I love the replayability factors in this game.”
- “The game offers great replayability, keeping me engaged for hours.”
- “There are so many different choices and paths that enhance the replayability.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is notably poor, resulting in increasing lag and frequent frame rate drops as playtime extends. Additionally, numerous bugs hinder performance, affecting item usability and quest completion, which further detracts from the overall experience.
- “Poorly optimized, leading to lagginess that gets worse as the game runs.”
- “Additionally, there seem to be many bugs impacting optimization (FPS lags happen often) and many more affecting items and quests (some items are not equippable, some quests crash the game or aren't always completable, etc.).”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its subtlety and integration of adult themes such as cannibalism and vengeance, which adds depth to the narrative. Reviewers appreciate the multi-faceted characters that contribute to the overall comedic tone, enhancing the main story and the backdrop of the twelve duchies.
- “I really liked the main story and the twelve duchies’ background, which is written with subtle humor and incorporates adult themes like cannibalism, vengeance, death, and substance abuse.”
- “The characters are funny and multi-faceted.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to monsters leveling alongside them, resulting in prolonged battles without significant rewards. The scarcity of impactful gear upgrades further diminishes the incentive to engage in grinding for character improvement.
- “Initially, the way the monsters leveled with you, along with the lack of gear, made the battles very long and tedious.”
- “This pretty much takes away the incentive of fighting mobs and grinding to gain an advantage entirely. On top of that, you'll struggle to find equipment upgrades that have even a slight impact on your characters' stats.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that significant character development is lacking, suggesting that certain gameplay mechanics or design choices detract from the depth and growth of the characters.
- “A lot of the character development is lost by doing that type of thing.”