Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark Reviews
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If you're someone who enjoys Japanese-style tactical RPGs in the vein of Final Fantasy Tactics, then you probably should check out 6 Eyes Studio's Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark. Since its launch in late April, the game has been getting nothing but positive reviews. We already had a chance to check out a few of them, but here's a fresh batch:
OnlySP 4/5:
The most impressive aspect of Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark is how accessible the game is without sacrificing the in-depth complexity the tactical RPG is loved for. Specific terminology is explained with a press of the touchpad, and new enemy types are introduced at an even pace. The smoothly interwoven story and addictive combat can make entire afternoons disappear.
Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark embodies the heart of an epic adventure. A spiritual sequel to one of the most beloved titles in gaming, the game holds its own as a clever tactical experience that anyone can enjoy.
PlayStation LifeStyle 8.5/10:
My other main takeaway was that despite the dirge-like pace that the gameplay processed, the experience still felt like it wasn’t long enough. Sure, I’m more than willing to admit that this feeling may have been the byproduct of enjoying the game so much that I simply didn’t want it to end. However, I felt that there was far more depth in the world that was waiting to be explored. We had simply scratched the surface of a much bigger universe, which despite delivering a great experience, still left me slightly unfulfilled.
One of the staples of an awesome game is the fact that it leaves you jonesing for more. Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark accomplishes this with a style and grace of a bygone era of game design. Here’s to hoping there is more content on the way, because I can’t wait for my next dose of tactical action.
TheXboxHub 5/5:
In conclusion then and I have no issues with saying that Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark is a truly great game. One of the problems that I always face is finding the time to play all the games that are currently on my list. Having a game like this – one that demands that I keep playing just to see what happens – makes the balancing act even more difficult. The hook, the draw, the sheer bloody difficulty of the game and the strong, strong urge to see what becomes of Kyrie almost refused to let me play anything else until this review and my overall thoughts were complete.
As a tactical strategy game, this is very close to the old Fire Emblem games, and praise doesn’t come any higher than that.
Turn Based Lovers 7/10:
Despite my misgivings, I still wouldn’t call Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark a bad game. In fact, I would additionally like to praise its visuals, that are not some shoddy pixel graphics, but hi-res 2d-sprites. And artists still crafted them to remind of Final Fantasy style of the 90-s.
Ultimately, a choice to buy the game or not depends on your priorities. If you wanted a dramatic and deep story, with memorable characters that jRPGs are known for – sorry, wrong game. And don’t expect some original world either.
But if you’re in for turn-based tactics, where you use crafty combos and tricky maneuvers to accomplish your mission – Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark will provide it in abundance. In addition, it allows very fine tuning of difficulty.
Digitally Downloaded 4.5/5:
Fell Seal came out of nowhere. That's my fault because I don't really follow Kickstarter these days, and that's where this one got its start. But I'm so glad that I had the chance to play it. It's the perfect blend of a classical, nostalgic love letter to the genesis of the tactics RPG, while at the same time offering just enough to subvert expectations so that even genre veterans will have trouble putting this one down.
Indie Game Reviewer 4.5/5:
Add in a rudimentary crafting system and a variety of class-dependent weapons, and you can end up spending as much time fiddling with your characters’ abilities and gear as you do in combat. There’s enough to play around with here to appeal to longtime fans of the genre, but it unlocks at an accessible pace to keep beginners from feeling too overwhelmed.
Between its compelling combat, compulsive character customization and just plain charm, Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark is as good as any of the classic tactical RPGs that inspired it. If you’re the least bit interested in the genre, this is a must-play.
