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| − | '''''Fairune''''' is an action adventure developed by [[Skipmore]] published by [[Gamedesign]] and released as a free [[browser game]] in 2009 | + | {{Video Game |
| + | | Title = Fairune | ||
| + | | Image = Fairune - WEB - Screenshot - Title.png | ||
| + | | ImageDescription = Browser - Screenshot - Title screen - Original release. | ||
| + | | Developer = {{VideoGameDeveloper|Skipmore}}, {{VideoGameDeveloper|Gamedesign}} | ||
| + | | Publisher = {{VideoGamePublisher|Skipmore}} | ||
| + | | PublishedYear = 2009 | ||
| + | | PublishedMonth = ?? | ||
| + | | PublishedDay = ?? | ||
| + | | Platforms = {{Platform|Browser}} | ||
| + | | Genres = {{VideoGameGenre|Action adventure|Action adventure}}, {{VideoGameGenre|Metroidvania|Metroidvania}} | ||
| + | | Themes = {{MediaTheme|Adventure}}, {{MediaTheme|Cartoon}}, {{MediaTheme|Fantasy}} | ||
| + | | Distributions = {{VideoGameDistribution|Freeware}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | '''''Fairune''''' is an [[action adventure video game]] developed by [[Skipmore]] published by [[Gamedesign]] and released as a free [[browser game]] in 2009. The game was written in [[Flash]] and is the first game in the [[Fairune (universe)|''Fairune'' series]]. The game was completely remade in 2013 as a full-length game with the [[Fairune (2013 video game)|same title]]. When the ''Fairune Collection'' was released in 2018, it included a [[Windows]] remake called ''Fairune Origin'' with redrawn graphics. | ||
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| + | In the game, an evil villain imprisoned long ago is about to awake unless the heroine can find four fairies to keep him locked in place. You must seek the fairies in the now hostile wilderness using [[bump combat]] to defeat the monsters. The game appears influenced by early Japanese action adventure games like ''[[Hydlide]]'' and ''[[Ys]]''. | ||
==Personal== | ==Personal== | ||
| − | After playing and enjoying other [[Skipmore]] games, I decided to play this one. I beat the browser version | + | {{VideoGameStatus |
| + | | Own = | ||
| + | | CantOwn = No. The game was never sold. | ||
| + | | Won = Yes. Browser original. | ||
| + | | CantWin = | ||
| + | | Finished = 2024-03-26. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | After playing and enjoying other [[Skipmore]] games, I decided to play this one. I beat the browser version, but needed a hint to find the cave. | ||
==Review== | ==Review== | ||
| + | {{Video Game Review|4|3|6|5|3|Browser}} | ||
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| + | {{Spoilers}} | ||
===Good=== | ===Good=== | ||
| − | * The art style is quite nice. | + | * The pixel art style is quite nice. |
* The music, though nothing special, is fitting. | * The music, though nothing special, is fitting. | ||
===Bad=== | ===Bad=== | ||
| + | * Player movement is a bit unresponsive. This is by design, but still annoying. | ||
| + | * The game is awfully short, and, because there is no optional content, you will see everything in your first play-through | ||
* The hidden cave is hidden a bit too well considering how easy the rest of the game is. If you make a map, it's not too hard to find. | * The hidden cave is hidden a bit too well considering how easy the rest of the game is. If you make a map, it's not too hard to find. | ||
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===Ugly=== | ===Ugly=== | ||
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Fairune is an action adventure video game developed by Skipmore published by Gamedesign and released as a free browser game in 2009. The game was written in Flash and is the first game in the Fairune series. The game was completely remade in 2013 as a full-length game with the same title. When the Fairune Collection was released in 2018, it included a Windows remake called Fairune Origin with redrawn graphics.
In the game, an evil villain imprisoned long ago is about to awake unless the heroine can find four fairies to keep him locked in place. You must seek the fairies in the now hostile wilderness using bump combat to defeat the monsters. The game appears influenced by early Japanese action adventure games like Hydlide and Ys.
Contents
Personal
| Own? | No. The game was never sold. |
|---|---|
| Won? | Yes. Browser original. |
| Finished | 2024-03-26. |
After playing and enjoying other Skipmore games, I decided to play this one. I beat the browser version, but needed a hint to find the cave.
Review
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| 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Best Version: Browser
— This section contains spoilers! —
Good
- The pixel art style is quite nice.
- The music, though nothing special, is fitting.
Bad
- Player movement is a bit unresponsive. This is by design, but still annoying.
- The game is awfully short, and, because there is no optional content, you will see everything in your first play-through
- The hidden cave is hidden a bit too well considering how easy the rest of the game is. If you make a map, it's not too hard to find.
Ugly
- Nothing.
Media
Screenshots
Title.
Story.
One of the lost fairies.
Following the path.
Red slimes in the desert.
Videos
Play Online
Representation
| Strong female character? | Pass | You play as a heroine who saves the world. |
|---|---|---|
| Bechdel test? | Fail | There is no dialogue. |
| Strong person of color character? | Fail | The only humans appear white. |
| Queer character? | Fail | There are no queer characters. |
Titles
| Language | Native | Transliteration | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Fairune | ||
| Japanese | フェアルーン | Fearen | Fairune |
Links
Bump combat Playable female
Categories:
- Video Games
- 2009 Video Games
- Video games developed by Skipmore
- Video games developed by Gamedesign
- Video games published by Skipmore
- Browser Games
- Video Game Genre - Action adventure
- Video Game Genre - Metroidvania
- Media Theme - Adventure
- Media Theme - Cartoon
- Media Theme - Fantasy
- Software Distribution Model - Freeware
- Video Games That Can't Be Owned
- Video Games I've Beaten
- Video Game Rating - 4
- Video Game Graphics Rating - 6
- Video Game Sound Rating - 5
- Video games which can be played online
- Video games with a strong female character
- Video games that fail the Bechdel test
- Video games without a strong person of color character
- Video games without a queer character
