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38 Reviews
Nastolgia = priceless
I absolutely live this game! It was one of my first RPG genre game. I was about 5 years old the first time I played it and I loved it so much that I have very clear memories of the game despite that I was so young at the time. It is a must have for video game collectors or anyone who just loves RPG and adventure games! I was lucky enough to find my copy complete in box. The manual is pretty detailed as far as nintendo game manuals go. It has color pictures and goes in to more gameplay detail than you would expect. Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: gameovergamesaz
Vintage Side-Scrolling RPG
Released in 1989, Faxanadu was one of the first RPG games for the NES, to offer a wealth of gameplay depth. Being able to choose your own path, and explore at your own pace was ahead of its time and new to the gaming world. Many people did not grasp the game with enthusiasm because it actually took time to beat and had to think about where to go and how to get there. Most people wanted to finish a level and come back later to finish it, but Faxanadu wasn't in that category. Yes you could save your progress through a Mantra (Password) and come back but you could save at any town and not just after you completed an objective.
With over 15 hours of game time to complete, it was also one of the longest games of its time, adding to the dollar value that you paid for it, as well as an awesome replay value, because you always miss something your first time thru. This game is great and offers a level of gameplay depth that was unheard of in its time.Read full review...
Good role playing game with good graphics.
Graphics are good kinda like adventure of link. The story line seems kinda strange but oh well. Like link you visit towns and talk to folks who give you clues as to what you actually need to do. Without a little guidance it would be hard to know where to go and what to do. Biggest problem is as you progress through the game you can't go back to visit towns you have already visited. All in all a good game that's well worth the average price it sells for.Read full review...
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Great RPG for the NES
Faxanadu is one of those hidden gems for the NES, and one of the best RPG-type games available for the console. It's a lot of fun to play with a good balance of challenge and progression. The graphics and music are quite good for its time, with each area having its own unique feel and mood, creating an immersive experience. Your equipment actually shows up on your character, which is a nice touch. The controls are good, with good hit detection for attacks and the fights are satisfying. It uses a password system to save your progress which works well, just snap a photo of the screen with your phone. I never knew about this game until recently and it quickly became one of my favorites! Highly recommended.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: jet_videogames
chillin' in yggdrasil
i was first introduced to this game when i was five years old. we rented it from a local grocery store, back in the good ol' days of the stop n shop media center. i played and played, but it was only when i found it again in k-mart and bought it that i realized i'd hardly scratched the surface.
firstly, ill get to the story. you're some random traveler, coming back to your home town to find it nearly deserted. the great fountain has dried up and the world tree is dying. your king has sent many men out to save the day but it seems they weren't elf enough. so he calls upon you, some random tired-as-hell homecomer to thwart the dwarves and water the tree. the king gives you 1500 gold to get some supplies, but who are you trying to fool? you're gonna hit that bar.
so off you go!
i may be biased, as i've had some great times with this game. it requires a great deal of patience on the part of the player, as you'll get lost a dozen times over.
this game is huge. HUGE. there are no levels, completely non-linear and if you dont have a map you're gonna have to have a photogenic memory. you'll be exploring the world tree (yggdrasil for the hoes at home), and damned if it isnt a WORLD TREE. this game has a medieval fantasy atmosphere, complete with daggers, swords, shields, spells, and other assorted items and weapons. and youll need them. a plethora of odd, quirky, and some downright creepy monsters await you around every bend, some crawl, some jump, some fly, and some just float. the bigger the monster, the more change falls from the fatal wound you inflict. this is not turn-based (thankfully). the graphics are excellent for 1987, the controls are accurate for the most part. there are some tricky jumps that will have you pulling your hair out, but hey. bald works for you.
there are towns spread out through the world tree. nice quaint little villages. here, you can eat to refill your health, buy new weapons and spells, speak to villagers to piece more of the puzzle together, and lastly (but most importantly) you can speak to a guru who will teach you a mantra to return to him in case of accidental death. sort of like medieval life insurance, except you reap the benefits.
the sound is decent, until you get to the dark, foggy areas of the game. then its spooky as hell. the music, scenery and monsters will give you goosebumps. at least they do me. anywho, i think i've told you enough about this to tickle your pickle.
if you're a fan of old school rpgs, i highly recommend faxanadu. it's original, it has depth, and you'll definitely get your bang for your buck. TWO BONGS UP!Read full review...
Much better than expected.
The speed of the delivery was the real amazing part. For 20+ years old, someone took care of this cartridge. There was some writing on the manual, but after 20+ years, that was mildly expected. Very satisfied with their speed and quality, and I would recommend them to friends and other collectors.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: bankonit33
A truly underappreciated game that MUST be played by everyone.
I first played this game in 1993 after watching the dismal Captain N the Game Master cartoon series. Even so, there is nothing bad I can say about this game except that there SHOULD have been a sequel or at least a remake!! Unfortunately, it never happened. :( It's just not fair!(But hey, that IS how wonderful this game is!)
So let's get to the good stuff. The theme is very original -- having to work your way up the World Tree and having lots of challenges along the way. This game has one of the best soundtracks -- period (other than the Kid Icarus series). I also liked the earth tones in the graphics. The play control is very fluid, although you must be very careful when you fall into a pit because you don't want to land on a poison potion -- yuck!
Spoiler alert if you don't want to read on -- although this game DOES give the player complete satisfaction, the ending wasn't long enough. I would have liked to see some more credits but oh well what can you do. Still, don't let that stop you from playing this wonderful game, you might feel bad about it if you miss out...Read full review...
I'd like a deluge and a pair of wingboots for Christmas this year, size 10
Possibly one of the most under-rated games of all time. One of the best action/adventure games that I am very happy to write a review for. When this game was released, the graphics as well as the sound effects raised the bar and set a new standard in games of its type. Its only drawback, like many other Nintendo games (other than Zelda and the Dragon Warrior series that I can think of off hand), it does not have a save feature. It does have a code input feature with more characters written in what looks like Old English that had too many similar looking letters resulting in more hours being lost to mis-copied characters into the code input page.
The game itself from beginning to end is filled with action, adventure, gurus, wingboots, a deluge, and weapon that simply goes by the name of 'Death'. All of these aspects enrolled into a single game result in one of Nintendo's all time greatest games and more pairs of wingboots on more Christmas lists than any one person can count.Read full review...
Faxanadu NES
I owned this game as a boy and gave it to my best friend, along with several other games. He still has it, but I wanted my own again.
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A gem from the nes era, Faxanadu has its flaws but overcomes them with a solid side-scrolling core!
In Faxanadu, you play a nameless hero who has just returned to his hometown after an epic adventure. Located at the base of the enormous World Tree, the townsfolk immediately tell you that the land has been in a pretty dire state since you left. Although the Elves and Dwarves that inhabited the World Tree lived in harmony before, an evil being from another planet known only as the Evil One arrived one day and corrupted the Dwarves, transforming them into monsters and setting them up against the Elves. Since then, all of the tree's water springs have dried up and all of the towns on the tree's branches have been on the verge of being overrun. A gem from the NES era, Faxanadu has its flaws but overcomes them with a solid side-scrolling core and platforming fun that makes it well worth its occasional agitations.Read full review...
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