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Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2019

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Quick resume

Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

Global score

88/100

Genres

Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure

Pros

  • Deep customization and class system
  • Challenging and strategic combat
  • Extensive content and replayability
  • Good value for price
  • Flexible difficulty settings

Cons

  • Generic and unremarkable story
  • Inconsistent art style
  • Lack of map rotation
  • Some mechanics can prolong battles
  • Injury system can be frustrating

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have extensive freedom in customizing characters' classes, skills, and appearance, with no wrong builds and options to reset levels."

  • Competence
    4

    "The game offers a challenging tactical combat system with many classes and skills, requiring strategic thinking and mastery."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on single-player experience with no mention of ranked or multiplayer competition; players set personal goals."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report long playtimes, extensive grinding, and replayability with new builds and difficulty settings."

  • Cooperation
    -4

    "Gameplay centers on individual player control of a party; no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork with others."

  • Creativity
    5

    "Highly praised for deep customization, mixing classes, skills, and character appearance, encouraging experimentation."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions are balanced and respectful; no evidence of trash talk or exerting superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a fantasy world and tactical challenges, escaping real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    5

    "The game encourages trying new class combinations, builds, and strategies with no penalties for experimentation."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Includes hidden chests, secret missions, and optional side quests encouraging discovery within maps."

  • Expression
    4

    "Players can customize character portraits, appearances, and outfits extensively for self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Set in a fantasy world with magic, mythical creatures, and a narrative involving demigods and dark powers."

  • Fellowship
    -3

    "Minimal social interaction; focus is on solo play and individual party management."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop characters through leveling, mastering classes, and learning new skills."

  • Health
    -4

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during tactical battles; some features allow offline progression but main gameplay is active."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited to gameplay."

  • Leadership
    3

    "Players lead and manage a party of characters, making strategic decisions and directing actions."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong emphasis on accumulating experience, mastering classes, crafting items, and unlocking upgrades."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Gameplay can be engaging and challenging but also relaxing and enjoyable; some tension in difficult battles."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Visual and auditory elements are pleasant but not highly stimulating; some players find art style initially off-putting."

  • Status
    -3

    "Achievements and recognition are mostly personal; no social status or popularity aspects noted."

  • Story
    1

    "Story is serviceable but considered generic and unremarkable; narrative is not a major selling point."

  • Strategy
    5

    "Core gameplay is tactical and strategic, requiring planning, positioning, and ability management."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense and challenge in battles, but overall controlled and predictable tactical environment."

  • Value
    4

    "Players feel the game offers good value for time and money, especially with extensive content and replayability."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat involves attacking and defeating enemies, but violence is stylized and tactical rather than graphic."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must manage resources and avoid character death or injury to progress through battles."

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