FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Last updated: 2025-05-22
- Seamless life/class switching enhances gameplay versatility.
- Vastly improved over its predecessor in quality.
- Fun, addictive, and relaxing gameplay experience.
- Blends genres effectively, evokes nostalgic feelings.
- Highly recommended, generally worth the price.
- Slow start and repetitive grinding can be tedious.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 76%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 23%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 88%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 12%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 3562
- Negative points
- 1440
- Gameplay points
- 513
- Perf. points
- 231
- Rec. points
- 1072
- Misc points
- 143
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Seamless life/class switching | The game features numerous quality-of-life improvements, most notably the ability to seamlessly switch between lives (classes) on the fly. This eliminates the tedium of returning to a guild or menu, streamlining gameplay and encouraging experimentation with different roles. | 95% |
| Vastly improved over predecessor | The game improves upon its predecessor in nearly every aspect, offering more content, better quality of life features, and enhanced gameplay mechanics. It retains the charm of the original while providing a more polished and expansive experience. This makes it a worthy successor for fans and newcomers alike. | 91% |
| Fun, addictive, and relaxing | The game is enjoyable, addictive, and relaxing, offering a perfect blend of action RPG and cozy life simulation elements. Combat is simple yet engaging, and the game provides a wealth of content to keep players occupied for hours. The crafting mini-games are fun and rewarding, adding to the overall charm of the experience. | 67% |
| Blends genres, evokes nostalgia | The game successfully blends elements from various popular titles like Animal Crossing, Zelda, and Rune Factory, creating a unique and engaging experience. It retains the core essence of Fantasy Life while incorporating new mechanics and features inspired by other genres. The game also evokes nostalgia for the original 3DS title, with familiar characters, music, and story elements. | 62% |
| Cute and appealing art style | The game features a cute and appealing art style, with charming characters and a colorful world. The graphics are well-done and contribute to the game's overall cozy and relaxing atmosphere. The soundtrack is also well-designed and enhances the experience. | 27% |
| Well-integrated genres, varied gameplay | The game seamlessly blends different genres together, offering a variety of gameplay styles that complement each other well. The game's pacing is well-managed, and the ability to switch between lives prevents boredom. The game world is cute and colorful, creating a comfy atmosphere. | 15% |
| Great for solo or multiplayer | The game is well-suited for both single-player and multiplayer gamers, offering a variety of activities to engage in. The single-player mode has high replayability, and the game allows you to play at your own pace. There are infinite things to do even after completing the main story. | 14% |
| Vast and impressive open world | The game features a vast and impressive open world with a lot to explore and discover. The world design balances open space with compressed areas, making it feel less empty while still providing an open-world experience. The addition of an open world on top of the classic zone-based maps adds value. | 13% |
| Charming writing and characters | The game features quirky and enjoyable writing, with charming characters and humorous dialogue. The story is lighthearted and engaging, with well-developed plotlines and cause-and-effect relationships. The self-aware humor is always welcome. | 10% |
| Engaging crafting and gathering | Crafting and gathering are highlights, with the addition of buddies to aid in these activities and combat. The game includes a feature where buddies can aid in crafting, gathering and combat. Companions increase in affinity, giving buffs, and can help with tasks like woodcutting and mining. | 8% |
| Lighthearted story, silly humor | The game features a lighthearted and kid-friendly story with silly humor and unexpected moments. The game is accessible and easy to play even for those who are not proficient in the language it is in. The game is described as 'cozy' and 'braindead' in an appealing way. | 8% |
| High-quality and enjoyable music | The game features a high-quality soundtrack with many new music tracks that fit the game perfectly. The music and sound effects have improved quality. The music is enjoyable and enhances the overall experience. | 7% |
| Lovely and heartwarming story | The story is lovely, heartfelt, and engaging. The story is simple and easy to understand. The main storyline is simple but well-considered, with characters that have strong morals and appealing personalities. | 6% |