Ikenfell

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  • Summary: A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Malditos Nerds
    Oct 22, 2020
    85
    Ikenfell is an RPG that looks simple, though it hides a much more interesting story, characters that evolve as the plot moves on, and a competent battle system. This is not a game that will blow our minds, but rather an extremely pleasant, engaging experience.
  2. Noisy Pixel
    Oct 8, 2020
    80
    Ikenfell provides players a charming adventure with an engaging battle system that is both fun and engaging. Accompanying it is a superb soundtrack that immerses you in its silly bizarre world. While I didn’t get fully invested in some of the characters, I still enjoyed unraveling the mystery. If you’re looking for a cute tactical RPG that’s accessible to new players but also provides some unique systems for genre lovers, you shouldn’t have a problem with letting Ikenfell work its magic on you.
  3. GameSpace
    Nov 13, 2020
    80
    There's a lot to love about Ikenfell: its characters, charming narrative, and polished strategic combat all come together to create something truly unique and magical. While it calls on themes from other pop culture titles, the story within is all its own. Slow at first, Ikenfell's true narrative starts to unravel as you meet new friends and unlock clues behind Maritte's sister's disappearance. For $19.99, Ikenfell is well worth the price if you're a fan of pixel games with an inclusive storyline and a beautiful soundtrack.
  4. The Indie Game Website
    Oct 8, 2020
    70
    Ikenfell’s pure heart won me over. The end of the epilogue alone made my gay little heart melt. I cared an embarrassing amount for the characters the game introduced me to, and the ways in which their interactions are examined is a high point of the game for me. Its sheer empathy, inclusive nature, and amazing soundtrack all make for an engrossing experience, especially if you’re queer and not used to seeing yourself represented in a respectful way. Just make sure that you fight more battles than I did along the way, else you might end up having a bad time by the conclusion.
  5. The Digital Fix
    Oct 23, 2020
    70
    While I greatly appreciated and enjoyed the story, music, and ambiance of ikenfell, the repetitive nature of combat began to wear on me towards the end despite initially standing out as a fresh take on a classic. Patience will be paramount for those looking to enjoy this gem that is just lacking a bit of polish.
  6. GameSpot
    Oct 16, 2020
    60
    Ikenfell is a game of good intentions. The take on RPG combat is both satisfying and interesting with enough options, both with in-game tweaks to characters and strategy and also directly within the settings, to help tailor it to your preferences. It just drags on a bit without feeling like anything has actually really happened until its final moments. The nice variety and wholesome vibes present a lovely little world to explore and save. There are just enough little pitfalls in the story and execution that can be quite grating when I wanted to feel immersed.
  7. TheSixthAxis
    Dec 4, 2020
    50
    Happy Ray Games succeeded in what they were aiming for with Ikenfell, I just wish they aimed a bit higher. The story doesn’t pick up for a long portion at the beginning of the game, and the battle system is interesting but nothing groundbreaking. There is still some enjoyment to be had with Ikenfell, but it feels like it’s missing some magic.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Dichoro
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Best indie game of the year. Had more fun with this than several big budget games. Great story, fun turn based gameplay. Utter classic
  2. StNishigo
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    Great game with an intriguing plot. You can feel the Earthbound inspiration from both the plot and style of the game. A quick 10 to 12 hourGreat game with an intriguing plot. You can feel the Earthbound inspiration from both the plot and style of the game. A quick 10 to 12 hour RPG well worth the time it takes to play it. No need to spend hours grinding. You can jump into the important parts which are the story battles. Every character is compelling and fun to engage with.… Expand
  4. Just-A-Micro
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Ikenfell gives me that special feeling that all of the best indie games possess. A sincere heart and kind outlook on all people. It's storyIkenfell gives me that special feeling that all of the best indie games possess. A sincere heart and kind outlook on all people. It's story took hold of me and made me want to spend my days completing the game. I rarely find a game that captures my attention in such a special way; and those that do are ones that I hold dearest. The only thing that pains me about the game is how much it seems to have flown under the radar of so many other people. Hopefully the game soon finds its place in the spotlight.… Expand
  5. Necromarrow
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    Ikenfell is an extremely charming RPG that has a unique grid combat system with an amazing world, story, and characters brimming withIkenfell is an extremely charming RPG that has a unique grid combat system with an amazing world, story, and characters brimming with personality, It does take a while for the story to get interesting and some of the timed attacks are hard to get the hang of, but overall, it is a game I would highly recommend.… Expand
  6. GTwill
    Oct 22, 2020
    8
    Ikenfell is overall a great game. It has an emotional story with a great ending. The characters have a lot of depth and their own distinctIkenfell is overall a great game. It has an emotional story with a great ending. The characters have a lot of depth and their own distinct personalities. I enjoy all the little secrets and had a lot of fun discovering them. The battling system is very unique. I think that it is very innovative, but can get a little repetitive. I wouldn't mind the repetitiveness if the important battles didn't take so long to complete. Lastly, the soundtrack is great. The songs compliment the game perfectly. That being said, Ikenfell is a unique RPG with a great story.… Expand
  7. ylnylmn
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    it was a good game but the long game made me a little bored. It took me over 30 hours to finish. Although the battle system is nice, it took ait was a good game but the long game made me a little bored. It took me over 30 hours to finish. Although the battle system is nice, it took a long time in some battles, which made me bored. Especially the Ibn Oxley war was nice but it took so long, I begged it to end. The story is not bad, the characters are given importance. Some dialogues were unnecessarily long. The secrets in the game are nice. Puzzles are easy but fun. Enemy designs are nice. Graphics and music are great. It's fun to use character abilities. The variety of items is great. If you have a lot of free time, I recommend the game.… Expand
  8. Mizuiro
    Jul 16, 2021
    4
    The combat system ruins this game. A completly no-sense and boring system. Music is nice and story looks interesting although, but I gave upThe combat system ruins this game. A completly no-sense and boring system. Music is nice and story looks interesting although, but I gave up because of the combat system… Expand

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