Fairy Fencer F[5] is a 2013 fantasy role-playing game under Compile Heart's Galapagos RPG brand for the PlayStation 3[6] and Windows. The game uses a modified version of Hyperdimension Neptunia's battle system.[7] The Windows version was released on August 4, 2015.
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| Developer(s) | Compile Heart |
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| Artist(s) | Yoshitaka Amano Tsunako |
| Writer(s) | Toshiki Inoue |
| Composer(s) | Kenji Kaneko Nobuo Uematsu Yoh Ohyama Toshiki Katoh Yosuke Kurokawa Michio Okamiya |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 Windows PlayStation 4 Nintendo Switch |
| Release | PlayStation 3 Windows
PlayStation 4 Windows
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| Genre(s) | Role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
An expanded version, titled Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force, was released in Japan in 2015[8] for the PlayStation 4, and was released worldwide in 2016. It received ports for Windows and Nintendo Switch in 2017 and 2019, respectively.
A spin-off, Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord, was released in Japan for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on September 15, 2022.[9]
Story
editA long time ago there was a conflict between a goddess and an evil god. The two deities didn't fight directly, but created a large number of special weapons for others to use. Eventually, these powers sealed each other and the power vanished from the world. Fast forward to modern times where these leftover weapons are called "Furies" and warriors that wield them are "Fencers." Fury weapons are said to be incredibly powerful, so Fencers constantly scramble to acquire them. By a strange coincidence, two fencers, Fang and Tiara, get caught up in the struggle between the goddess and evil god.[10]
Release
editFairy Fencer F was released on October 10, 2013 in Japan with an English version being released in North America, Europe and Australia on September 16, 19, and 25, 2014.[11] The localization and publishing was handled by NIS America.[12] A port for Windows was made available worldwide on August 4, 2015.[13]
A limited Collector's Edition was produced for the English release. In addition to the game, the Limited Edition featured a hardcover art book, a copy of the game's soundtrack, and a beanie, all packed in a collectible box. This edition retailed for $74.99, and sold out before the game came out. It was available exclusively on NIS's website.[14]
It features Yoshitaka Amano as a concept artist, Nobuo Uematsu as a co-composer, Tsunako as a character designer, Toshiki Inoue as a screenwriter and the "Neptunia Team" as some of the development team.[15]
On August 31, 2014, an expanded version, Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force was announced during Sony's Tokyo Game Show Press Conference. It is scheduled for release on the PlayStation 4 in 2015. At the time, there were no international release announced. Amano, Uematsu (composer), Tsunako, and Inoue are all returning as well.
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force has English/Japanese audio as well as traditional Chinese subtitles.[16]
Advent Dark Force
editFairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force is an enhanced remaster of the original game for PlayStation 4, Windows and Nintendo Switch. It features extended fights, updated graphics, rebalancing, new story routes and character endings. The Switch version includes all of the new DLC of the PlayStation 4 version.
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PS3: 65/100[17] PC: 66/100[18] PS4: 71/100[19] NS: 66/100[20] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Destructoid | (ADF) 7/10[21] |
| Famitsu | 33/40[22][23] |
| IGN | 7.3/10[24] |
| Nintendo World Report | (ADF) 6/10[25] |
Fairy Fencer F received mixed or average reviews. The PlayStation 3 version received an aggregated score 65/100 on Metacritic based on 31 reviews.[17] The Windows version received an aggregated score of 66/100 on Metacritic based on 9 reviews.[18] The PS4 version of Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force received an aggregated score of 71/100 on Metacritic based on 21 reviews.[19]
References
edit- ^ "Fairy Fencer F, Disgaea 4: A Promise Revisited, Danganronpa 2 release dates revealed". RPG Site. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- ^ 2014-08-01, Natural Doctrine and Fairy Fencer F swap release date, Hardcore Gamer
- ^ a b "Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force coming west in spring 2016". Gematsu. December 4, 2015.
- ^ "Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game Details". Nintendo. January 12, 2019.
- ^ フェアリーフェンサーエフ, Fearī Fensā Efu
- ^ 2013-05-08, First Glimpse Of Fairy Fencer F, Siliconera
- ^ "Fairy Fencer F detailed in Famitsu". Gematsu. 2013-05-09. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ^ 2014-09-01, Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force announced for PlayStation 4, Gematsu
- ^ Gematsu: "Strategy RPG Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord announced for PS5, PS4, and Switch [Update]"
- ^ Spencer (17 May 2013). "Fairy Fencer F Adds Air Combos To Neptunia's Battle System". Siliconera. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ Tach, Dave (2014-02-14). "Disgaea 4 and Fairy Fencer headed West in 2014". Polygon. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "NISA Brings Fairy Fencer F RPG to the West This Fall". Anime News Network. February 14, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
- ^ "Fairy Fencer F on Steam". Valve. August 4, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ "NISA Online Store Fairy Fencer F Standard Edition". Store.nisamerica.com. 2015-01-25. Archived from the original on 2014-10-07. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ^ "Former Final Fantasy artist and composer team up for Fairy Fencer F RPG". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 7 June 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ^ "Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force | フェアリーフェンサー エフ ADVENT DARK FORCE | 妖精劍士 F ADVENT DARK FORCE on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ a b "Fairy Fencer F for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ a b "Fairy Fencer F for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
- ^ Andriessen, CJ (26 July 2016). "Review: Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force". Destructoid. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1296". Gematsu. 2 October 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1404". Gematsu. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ Sullivan, Meghan (3 October 2014). "Fairy Fencer F Review". IGN. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ DeVader, Joe (20 January 2019). "Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 3 October 2021.