Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
Developer: Stegosoft Games
Publisher: DANGEN Entertainment
Platforms: Switch, PC
Reviewed On: Switch
Release Date: 26/03/2020
Price: £16.19/$14.99
Reviewed By: Keith Lavelle
Review Rush was kindly supplied with a review code.
[ Introduction ]
Ara Fell is a throwback to the golden age of 16-bit JRPGs. When the game first started up, it threw me back to my younger days.

[ Gameplay ]

[ Visual and Perfomance ]
Graphically, Ara Fell is stunning, one of the best 16-bit games I have seen in a fair while. The world is lush, there is wildlife running about, towns feel populated and the world feels alive. The level of detail and colour within the world is great. All the while managing to keep the classic 16-bit look. I tip my hat to the developers; they have made a beautiful game.

[ Sound ]
The sound track is also great, not on the same level as the graphics in terms of wow, but it does a great job of immersion for the world of Ara Fell.

[ Conclusion ]
Overall, Ara Fell is one of the games that could have been amazing if it had deeper mechanics that made everything feel worth the effort. There is not much if any effort needed to do battles, even on hard. The world building is top class the music is good, and the storytelling is excellent. Unfortunately, it just falls short on the battles.
I would love to recommend this title for its story and graphics but the simple nature of the game will put some people off, so wait for a sale.
Check out our review of Afterparty for a narrative experience HERE!
