Fading Afternoon Reviews

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absolute cinema simulator

This is yeo's best work yet.

I like this game, and this might sound crazy, but I think this game is just like Shadow The Hedgehog for the PS2. It has tons of endings, which is a great thing to have in game however a beat em up that tasks you with time management and choices that punish you too much if you make a mistake, can lead to a lot frustation. A different save system could solve that, especially when a single bad choice can crush completely your ending. Since the game knows that you can't get everything in a single playthrough, there is a system that I wont spoil that allows you to carry over some of your money to your next playthrough however even that can be easily lost. That being said, I really love everything else in this game. The animations are amazing, the story is trilling and the combat is really fun. This developer is great and I want to play his other games too. I think that this game was an amazing experience and his next games will be too!

great combat. but will be boring if combat is all you want since all moves have been unlocked

The fact that this game has layered context sensitive controls akin to Red Dead Redemption in order to do things like put on sunglasses or asian squat while smoking is everything to me. This game makes me feel like I am Beat Takeshi.

One of my favorite game. I love everything from story to gameplay. Its a game that can touch your heart. I love it

A great Games, with amazing art and ambiantation, and the mechanics of this game are so cool, this game and the friends of ringo ishikawa are games that transport you to the japan that all of us who grew up watching anime, and watching movies of japanese deliquents imagined to be, it's an amazing experience.

Fading Afternoon is a 2D beat-em-up and time-management life-sim game that delves into the life of Seiji Maruyama, a character dealing with the complexities of Yakuza life, filled with reminiscence and existential dilemmas. The pixel art is well done and effectively complements the game's themes, creating an engaging atmosphere, together with the soundtrack. Initially, the gameplay can feel a bit overwhelming since the game doesn't provide much guidance. This lack of direction may make the early stages seem challenging, but figuring things out becomes part of the experience. After a bit of trial and error and some online research, I recognized how crucial time management is for progressing through the narrative. The game encourages replayability, presenting various paths based on your choices. While I did encounter a few bugs during my playthrough (playing mainly on Steam Deck), they didn't significantly impact my experience. It’s commendable to see such depth in a game primarily developed by a solo developer—truly indie gaming. I haven’t yet played The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa or Arrest of a Stone Buddha, but I am interested in trying them after my experience with Fading Afternoon. After dedicating 20.5 hours to the game and unlocking all achievements, I can confidently say it was a worthwhile investment of my time. For fans of pixel art, criminal dramas (especially Takeshi Kitano), and the Yakuza series, Fading Afternoon offers a unique experience. It stands out as one of the best indie games I’ve played. Highly recommended!

55 hours and i don't think i've seen even a quarter of everything in this game. and i haven't been bored a single time. it's genuinely THAT GOOD. the combat is a bit lacking for options, but once you unlock the second character that's alleviated pretty well.