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Although reviewers generally liked the game's combat system, they felt it could be frustrating at times.<ref name="se review"/><ref name="gs review"/> ''Hardcore Gamer'' reviewer Kyle LeClair described it as "challenging and fun". However, both LeClair and ''GameSpot'' reviewer Hope Corrigan criticised the excessive variability of the timing-based attack system.<ref name="hg review"/>, though Corrigan praised the game's use of options to enable easier combat. |
Although reviewers generally liked the game's combat system, they felt it could be frustrating at times.<ref name="se review"/><ref name="gs review"/> ''Hardcore Gamer'' reviewer Kyle LeClair described it as "challenging and fun". However, both LeClair and ''GameSpot'' reviewer Hope Corrigan criticised the excessive variability of the timing-based attack system.<ref name="hg review"/>, though Corrigan praised the game's use of options to enable easier combat. |
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The story also received both praise and criticism, with reviewers praising it for its in-depth examination of characters, but also claiming it was too derivative of [[Harry Potter]] and unrealistic at times.<ref name="se review"/><ref name="gs review"/> LeClair described it as an "engrossing piece of work",<ref name="hg review"/> but somewhat unoriginal. Conversely, Corrigan described it as unusual, criticising implausible and on-the-nose elements in the plot, and the incongruous manner in which [[LGBT]] issues were included. |
The story also received both praise and criticism, with reviewers praising it for its in-depth examination of characters, but also claiming it was too derivative of ''[[Harry Potter]]'' and unrealistic at times.<ref name="se review"/><ref name="gs review"/> LeClair described it as an "engrossing piece of work",<ref name="hg review"/> but somewhat unoriginal. Conversely, Corrigan described it as unusual, criticising implausible and on-the-nose elements in the plot, and the incongruous manner in which [[LGBT]] issues were included. |
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''Ikenfell'' was nominated for the [[32nd GLAAD Media Awards]]' Outstanding Video Game category in 2021.<ref name="glaad"/> |
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<ref name="hg review">{{cite web | url = https://hardcoregamer.com/2020/10/08/review-ikenfell/389311/| title = Review: Ikenfell - Hardcore Gamer | first = Kyle | last = LeClair | date= October 8, 2020 | accessdate= February 13, 2021 | work = Hardcore Gamer }}</ref> |
<ref name="hg review">{{cite web | url = https://hardcoregamer.com/2020/10/08/review-ikenfell/389311/| title = Review: Ikenfell - Hardcore Gamer | first = Kyle | last = LeClair | date= October 8, 2020 | accessdate= February 13, 2021 | work = Hardcore Gamer }}</ref> |
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<ref name="se review">{{cite web | url = https://www.siliconera.com/review-ikenfell-could-cast-a-spell-on-players/ | title = Review: Ikenfell Could Cast a Spell on Players - Siliconera | first = Jenni | last = Lada | date= October 8, 2020 | accessdate= February 13, 2021 | work = [[Enthusiast Gaming|Siliconera]] }}</ref> |
<ref name="se review">{{cite web | url = https://www.siliconera.com/review-ikenfell-could-cast-a-spell-on-players/ | title = Review: Ikenfell Could Cast a Spell on Players - Siliconera | first = Jenni | last = Lada | date= October 8, 2020 | accessdate= February 13, 2021 | work = [[Enthusiast Gaming|Siliconera]] }}</ref> |
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<ref name="glaad">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2021/01/glaad-media-awards-32nd-annual-deadlines-new-hollywood-podcast-representation-inclusion-diversity-lgtbq-1234681899/ |title=GLAAD Unveils Nominees For 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards; Deadline’s New Hollywood Podcast Honored With Special Recognition Award |last=Ramos |first=Dino-Ray |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=January 28, 2021 |accessdate=January 29, 2021 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:01, 13 February 2021
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| Developer(s) | Happy Ray Games |
| Publisher(s) | Humble Games |
| Artist(s) | Chevy Ray Johnston |
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| Composer(s) | Aivi & Surasshu |
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| Genre(s) | Role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Ikenfell is an independently-produced role-playing video game developed by Happy Ray Games and published by Humble Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Xbox One on October 9, 2020. In the game, the player controls Maritte Hildegaard, a non-magical teenage girl who journeys to the titular magical school Ikenfell, in an attempt to investigate the disappearance of her witch sister Safina.
Ikenfell was developed in a custom C Sharp (programming language) engine written on top of SDL2 and OpenGL.
Gameplay
Ikenfell contains similarities to notable classic SNES JRPGs, such as some entries in the Final Fantasy Tactics series, as well as Super Mario RPG.[1] Like most traditional JRPGs, there are two main sections to the game: adventuring and turn-based battle sequences. Much of Ikenfell's gameplay is outside monster battles and plays like an isometric 2D adventure/exploration game. There are no random encounters and as such fightable enemies are visible in the game world at any given time; a battle ensues only if the player controlled character comes in contact with one. This allows the player to evade battles if so desired.
The player controls only Maritte at the beginning of the game. As the story progresses, the player ultimately gains a party of six characters, though only three members can be used during a battle at a time. The six available party members in the game are (in order of acquisition): Maritte, Petronella, Rook, Pertisia, Ima, and Gilda. Each of the six characters has a unique set of attacks and techniques. For example, Maritte has an array of offensive, fire-based magical attacks as well as a few status buff spells, whereas Petronella and Ima both have offensive and AOE attacks but also several forms of healing spells.
The combat is based on a traditional turn-based battle system with the addition of timed button presses that amplify a move's effects. The player starts each turn by choosing to attack, defend, run, use an item, or perform magic from the combat menu. The action command consists of timed button presses during an attack, special move, defense, or item usage.
Plot
Players control Maritte Hildegaard, a teenage girl who is travelling far from home to the magical school of Ikenfell, a school for burgeoning witches and wizards to hone their specific magical craft. Her journey is not to attend Ikenfell, but rather to find her sister, Safina, who did not come home for Summer break and thus has piqued Maritte's worry. During her attempt to gain entry to the school, Maritte suddenly develops pyromancy, and at the same moment, a wide range of bizarre magical creatures appear and other strange events begin to happen. Determined to learn more about her new powers and find her missing sister, Maritte begins a harrowing journey into forgotten secrets in this world of magic.
Development
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Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | NS: 73/100[2] PC: 69/100[3] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Hardcore Gamer | 4/5[1] |
| Siliconera | 7/10[5] |
According to gaming review aggregator Metacritic, Ikenfell's reception was mixed. Both GameSpot and Siliconera described it as having potential, but being let down by flaws in the story and combat.[5][4] Other sites were more positive, like Hardcore Gamer, which said it was "a trip well worth taking".
Although reviewers generally liked the game's combat system, they felt it could be frustrating at times.[5][4] Hardcore Gamer reviewer Kyle LeClair described it as "challenging and fun". However, both LeClair and GameSpot reviewer Hope Corrigan criticised the excessive variability of the timing-based attack system.[1], though Corrigan praised the game's use of options to enable easier combat.
The story also received both praise and criticism, with reviewers praising it for its in-depth examination of characters, but also claiming it was too derivative of Harry Potter and unrealistic at times.[5][4] LeClair described it as an "engrossing piece of work",[1] but somewhat unoriginal. Conversely, Corrigan described it as unusual, criticising implausible and on-the-nose elements in the plot, and the incongruous manner in which LGBT issues were included.
Ikenfell was nominated for the 32nd GLAAD Media Awards' Outstanding Video Game category in 2021.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d LeClair, Kyle (October 8, 2020). "Review: Ikenfell - Hardcore Gamer". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ "Ikenfell for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ "Ikenfell for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Corrigan, Hope (October 16, 2020). "Ikenfell Review - GameSpot". GameSpot. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Lada, Jenni (October 8, 2020). "Review: Ikenfell Could Cast a Spell on Players - Siliconera". Siliconera. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (January 28, 2021). "GLAAD Unveils Nominees For 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards; Deadline's New Hollywood Podcast Honored With Special Recognition Award". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
External links
Category:2020 video games Category:Role-playing video games Category:LGBT-related video games Category:Nintendo Switch games Category:Video games developed in Canada Category:Windows games Category:Single-player video games Category:PlayStation 4 games Category:Xbox One games Category:macOS games