False Skies

I've been a big fan of indie games since I was a teenager, though actual good ones made with some more notable engines of the era (ZZT, MZX, OHRRPGCE, and the like) are few and far between. This game, being made in OHRRPGCE is a masterclass in seeing the limits of the engine as far too much power and limiting color palettes and music/sound further in the best possible ways. Not only are the self-imposed limitations endearing, but this game is LONG. Not bloat, just a very, very long story. You ever have those games as a kid you wish would just keep going on and you weren't quite ready for the ending yet? THIS is the answer to those cries. Also the game is a blast, the price is a heavy undercut for the quality of content and writing inside the whole package (even at full price) and I'd say whatever Feenicks releases next, whatever it may be, will be an immediate purchase. Definitely try the demo to see what you're in for and enjoy the purchase you'll commit to later.

I got this game thinking it would be a short little JRPG and man oh man is this game not short! I got this for less than 5 bucks during the 2025 winter sale and it does not disappoint! Pros - Story - It starts off slow but it gets good later. Its starts off generic where you're an explorer and you just joined the guild. Investigate recent events yadda yadda. Later on you now have an objective only warriors can complete. Music - This game has some bangers! When you're fighting half the game they have to be decent, this games songs are perty gooood. Class System - Just having this is a plus. You can't just level up/grind to unlock new classes. You have to find them. Whether its finding a certain NPC or side quest, it makes exploration worthwhile. Art - The art for a GBC inspired game is done quite well. Its not the best pixel art but it just flows well for what it is. Cons Windowed mode - The game doesn't remember the size I adjusted it to for the next time I start the game. Being a streamer, this is very annoying i have to adjust the window size EVERY stream. (daily) This is one of my favorite games recently and I highly recommend it.

This is the first review I've left in a while, but I felt I had to looking at how little reviews this game has. This is the best jrpg-style game I've played in a long time. Characters do not overstay their welcome. Wandering the world in the beginning has a feeling of loneliness but as you make it to more and more places you see how full it is. Music is outstanding, the class system is really cool, combat is just the right amount of engaging (shout out to sdmax300 on gamefaqs).

Obviously the concept behind this game is from the early days of RPG, however this is based on 30+ years ago and fails for games created these days. No clear progression or one button map access are hugh breakers these days.

Played and beat the itch version, then bought the steam version because the game genuinely deserves it imo. It's very well-made, even if it has some quirks to it. I'd reccommend playing with the gamefaqs guide.

An excellent game. Has an interesting story and setting with a likable cast. Character customization is extensive and allows you to produce parties that play very differently, despite being based on simple, general mechanics without long pages of special rules for every class. This is achieved mostly through elegant design of active abilities and equipment. I didn't feel there was a single area that was a slog, which was surprising given that the game is [i]far[/i] longer than I initially expected. It also has quite a few good music tracks. Highly recommended.

An engrossing venture through a captivating world, with the freedom to explore it with whatever build you make for your party. In spite of its Game Boy Color aesthetic, the combat, writing, and game design are all quite polished and refined, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the experience fresh the whole way through. I thought I didn't have time to play through a whole RPG, but before I knew it, I was hooked.