Flee the fallen

A video review of Flee the Fallen can be watched by following this link: https://youtu.be/tgSTPbY-oVM For those who do not wish to watch the video: Disclaimer: This game has been advertised extensively as a survival horror metroidvania. The metroidvania aspect is not true. Game Length: 3 hours and 30 minutes Pros: - I kind of liked the comic panels utilized in order to progress the plot, and also found the limited animated cut-scenes quite entertaining. - I did enjoy the art-style utilized in order to flesh out the world, which sort of reminded me of 90s cartoons. - Bosses looked really cool from a visual design perspective. - The incorporation of puzzles and mini games across the world, though in very limited number, was nice, such as the need to figure out codes in order to open certain doors, or the ability to lock-pick a couple of them. - Combat was somewhat serviceable though very much generic and, at times, problematic. The game gives you access to a good number of weapons, both of the melee and ranged variety, which I thought was great, though you were only allowed to carry one melee weapon at any given moment, which was an odd choice considering the massive inventory at your disposal. Attacking with ranged weapons requires of you to stand still and take aim, which is appropriate for a horror experience as it forces you to think tactically about positioning while in constant danger of being surrounded. Guns can also stun enemies, which then allows you to perform a powerful finisher. Melee weapons cost stamina to use, similar to a souls game, but become increasingly powerful the more you progress, to the point where I only used my ranged weapons at bosses and rarely did so for the rest of the monsters, since taking them down in close quarters was much more cost-effective and allowed me to save ammo. The problem with melee arms is that you cannot attack while jumping, which often led to me getting hit in situations where that could have been avoided and felt kind of cheap, but it is what it is. There’s also a dodge-roll you can perform, which also uses stamina, and is the only actual defensive maneuver you can perform, not considering running and jumping away from attackers. Cons: - The setting, for the most part, came off as quite bland and uninspired. While I did enjoy the art-style utilized in order to flesh it out, I cannot say the same for the actual biomes I got to traverse, which, most often, were completely lackluster in terms of environmental detail and logistical variety. That being said, the worst aspect of the world is its actual structure, which not only lacks any meaningful amount of verticality but, in its majority, is reduced to very long stretches of outdoor fields and roads as well as in-door corridors, all of which feature very limited interactable points of interest, making the process of traversal an extremely tedious chore. As a matter of fact, most of my time spent in this game was me running endlessly across dull strips of land while fighting a seemingly limitless supply of the undead, which was somewhat fun for about fifteen minutes before I realized that was pretty much the vast majority of gameplay here, which would have been fine if the world was at least a little bit interesting to explore. - Speaking of exploration, that aspect of the game is quite skeletal. More specifically, Flee the Fallen includes a total of four different collectibles, namely weapons, ammo, key items and med-kits. Weapons and ammo, which arguably take up the bulk of your inventory space, are utilized in order to take down the legions of abominations the game will throw your way, something I will expand upon in a moment. Key items, which are a staple of survival horror games, refer to a variety of objects your will have to find in order to progress further into the setting, since it is item-gating that keeps you from moving forward in this genre, not ability-gating, with said items being used once or a handful of times and then never needed again, thus, not a metroidvania. Examples of this include key-cards that open specific doors or pliers necessary to cut chains. Finally, med-kits correspond to your only way of healing, making them paramount to your survival. - The map overview doesn’t offer any quality-of-life features, including the possibility to mark points of interest automatically or let you mark them manually and, worst of all, it breaks about half-way through the story, forcing you to navigate the world from memory after that point. Granted, it’s not like the map of each stage is huge, but some of them are a bit labyrinthine so it can get slightly frustrating to find your way around at times. - Platforming can be infuriating, for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, animations here are quite janky and choppy, which is never a good omen for dealing with acrobatic segments. On top of that, air control is a bit iffy which, when paired with the insta-death pits you’ll have to deal with as well as the, at times, buggy ledge grab and far-apart save points, can make going through these gauntlets an exercise in frustration. The most egregious example of these issues grouping together actually comes around the half-way mark, when you have to move through an extensive cavern complex full of platforming challenges. Here, setting aside the aforementioned problems, I also had to deal with rocks falling from the ceiling, which had no telegraphed animations and mostly dropped when I was too close to avoid them. As if that wasn’t enough, these rocks actually pushed you down when hitting you, which led to the terrifying realization that, if I was to get hit mid jump across two platforms, I would fall to my death and have to start the whole mountain all over again. So, what did I opt to do? Just sit on every platform and wait to take a hit to the face before moving forward, since burning through my med-kits was preferable to dealing with this thing from the top. Last but not least, the jungle area made it nearly impossible to tell where the ground stopped and a pitfall started, which is never a pleasurable situation when insta-death is on the table. - My main problem with combat ties to the aforementioned long stretches of fields and corridors which, a lot of the time, are packed with an ungodly amount of enemies that you have to mow through, which eventually gets boring. There’s not even any particular necessity to waste ammo, since melee weapons can take out foes quite efficiently, meaning you’ll eventually find yourself with hundreds of bullets that you will most likely utilize to take down the big-bads lurking about, which is not a bad thing from a safety perspective, but the whole point of survival horror games is to force you to make tough decisions when it comes to resources, which I never had to do here. - I wish I could say that bosses offer some exciting instances of fighting to break down the tedium but, alas, that is not the case here. The fights against them were unbelievably easy, featuring limited and easy to avoid attack patterns that took all the stress of the struggle for survival away from them. TL:DR: Overall, my time with Flee the Fallen was an exercise in tedium. I did enjoy the comic storyboards and limited cutscenes, I found the art-style somewhat nostalgic, I thought the visual design of the bosses was cool and combat was okay for a hot minute. That being said, the world was bland and uninspired, traversal across the map was incredibly tedious, platforming was problematic, the story was very much predictable and the big bads were boring to fight. There’s probably a decent game buried somewhere in the idea for Flee the Fallen, but realizing said potential would require much more than a few patches and rather a rebuilding of the game from the ground up. As it stands, Flee the Fallen is by no means a game I can recommend, neither to fans of action platformers nor survival horror titles. Final Grade: 3/10

Alright, here we go. I've played a good chunk of the game and here's my personal review. Flee The Fallen is a 2D side scrolling action platformer with some survival horror elements like item management and light environmental puzzle mixed in. It takes some inspirtation from the likes of Resident Evil 4 and goes full 2D. Pros- 1) Good art style that draws a lot of inspiration from 90s anime. The cutscenes which are sometimes animated are decently made. 2) The combat is pretty solid. Everything from the shooting to kicking enemies when they're stunned to finish them off is handled quite well. Helps to conserve ammo when you're low on it. 3) There's a very healthy amount of enemy variety . New enemies are constantly introduced as you progress in the game. It helps to keep things somewhat interesting even though the core gameplay might get quite repitive after a while. 4) Decent arsenal of weapons. You keep finding new weapons both meele and ranged as you progress and there's a good variety of them with varying damage dealt to the undead. 5) It gets better. The game starts slow with just a measly pistol and a knife but as you progress it gets better. Needs Improvement- 1) A game like this needs more blood and gore. It's quite limited as of now, 2) Lack of enough verticality and limited exploration. While there's definitely some verticality and some rewards to find as you explore the levels which are mostly linear but with some short branching paths, a game like this needs to be a little more complex to be more interesting. 3) Add more flying enemies and the ability to aim upwards to make the combat more engaging. Allow the player to shoot and swing while jumping as well. 4) The platforming can be janky as the protagonist can get stuck trying to grab a ledge sometimes (can be easily fixed through patches) 5) The first levels of the game are slow compared to the later levels where there's more platforming and tougher enemies are introduced. The pacing can be better. To summarize, there's definitely some effort made here and while it might not be a metroidvania or go toe to toe with giants like resident evil. It's a very simple and servicible action platformer game that definitely has some charm to it. Nothing's broken here. For the asking price, it's a good enough experience.

Amazing game. Truly. So good that I accidentally forgot I have a real life. The graphics are so beautiful my device started overheating out of jealousy. And the gameplay? Unreasonably smooth, like the devs paid off the laws of physics. 10/10 highly recommend, even to people I don’t like

I bought the Game because i want to support you guys, I love 2D metroidvania platformer Games I tried the games, here is what missing the char input feeling laggy meaning i shd able to attack and run at the same time, animation was good, i love the art. Story was missing so no goal in the game other than killing the zombie. Love you guys was great attempt thou.

Hey this is TitanVerse, Youtuber/Content Creator , After completing 'Flee The Fallen' (Rating 7.5/10) https://www.youtube.com/live/nc6WnaEiwE8?si=6dtpBnsmNN6yMLIT Overview : "This is a must play game for all those metroidvania,arcade,shooting,zombie survival lovers , it might feel slow in the start and you expect many boss fights etc. but after giving time it pays off , it might feel Hard for few people but once you learn it you will love it . As of being a small team , devs have done a great job ." What To Expect & Similarities/inspiration with other games : "It was mix of Resident evil / Silent Hill puzzles with tricky MetroidVania boss fights (Shooting) . Still cant be compared to Hollow knight etc. , it has it's own identity/touch " Gameplay : "Combat is Hard (for Few peoples ) but fun (Difficulty options are there too) , Puzzles are really good , Level Design is Decent , Weapon variety is Really Vast " Story : "Ahh , Pretty basic story ,just another zombie survival story . Depends " Highlights : "Areas , Music , Level design , Bosses . Even Last Mission is Peak Cinema " Lacking Area : "Not many things but yeah there should have been boss rush (not In the game when i am uploading it, They might add later ) "

THE DEVELOPER LISTENED Hi, I reviewed the demo few months ago and now i finally played the full release, Here are my thoughts. The devs of this game listened. every bug and small issue I mentioned in the demo is gone. If you want context, you can read my demo review as well. Rating: Combat: 7/10 World / Level Design: 7/10 Art Style / Visuals: 9.5/10 Music / Sound Effects: 9.2/10 Story: 6/10 (pretty generic, like most zombie games) Replayability: 8.5/10 (Will I play this game more than once? Absolutely. I’ve already completed it twice and I’ll be recording a full walkthrough for my channel.) This game is highly recommended to all kinds of gamers. it has the vibe and elements of many game genre, a fusion that shows the team behind this game are really gamers, They passionate about it and care about what they making. if you want more detailed review read down below. The game feels really slow until the first boss. but if i compare it to demo they did add a few mini boss encounters, like the guy with the electric whip (amazing character design, by the way) but he's in an optional area, and i think he should block our way on the way to police station which is our first goal/objective (where first boss is located in police station.) the pacing is slow Other than the slow start, I have no major complains at all... So let’s quickly discuss about execution of this game. Execution of their ideas is phenomenal. i mean in survival games repetitiveness is the worst enemy, and every game feel repetitive at some point but they executed their vision very well. If I had to nitpick something, it would be the map of the game i don't like the map design and few more small things. but hey, it's indie game. and the price is way cheaper, Don't forgot little nightmares 3 cost over $60 for ♥♥♥♥♥♥ game that barely last 3h. Flee the Fallen offer 4-5h of entertainment at really low price. COULD'VE BEEN BETTER COULD'VE BEEN WORST TL;DR: Absolutely worth it. Beautiful nostalgic art-style, great music, solid combat.... fully recommended. I'm Interested on Am Playhouse future projects ♥ - Spoofingistan (sorry i should've made video about it on my channel like other games)

Crazy game maza a gaya

Absolutely Loving This - 8/10 The art style is absolutely stunning for an indie title. The 2D detailing is so well maintained with perfect animations, and those place name fonts with sick transitions. Pure perfection. Every area feels handcrafted and gorgeous. Boss fights are phenomenal with camera shifts that zoom out so smoothly I barely noticed it happening. Each boss has unique patterns that keep you engaged, though Grinder can seriously go to hell (that mf drove me crazy). The fights are perfectly challenging and incredibly satisfying to beat. The mechanics hit that old-school sweet spot with the 0.5-second action delay bringing pure nostalgia. Yeah, keyboard bindings are hardcoded but they're intuitive enough that I adjusted super fast. The deliberate, weighty combat feels amazing and forces you to think before acting. Puzzles are genuinely innovative and fit perfectly into the flow. Every area transition is chef's kiss, and item management adds real tension even if it's tough to master. My only complaint? Please give more medkits—I spent most of my Expert Hard playthrough at 1 HP and it was brutal! For the price this is an absolute steal. If you love 2D action games with tight mechanics and real challenge, grab this immediately. Solid 8/10 and easily one of my favorite discoveries this year!

Flee the Fallen, developed by AM Playhouse and published by GameEon Studios, is a side-scrolling action survival game that attempts to combine fast-paced combat with elements of resource management and platforming. Set in a bleak, infected world overrun by the undead, it places players in a constant state of movement, pushing forward through dangerous environments where stopping often means being overwhelmed. The premise is straightforward—survive, fight, and escape—but the experience it delivers is shaped heavily by how its systems interact, sometimes effectively and sometimes less so. The gameplay centers on progressing through linear levels filled with enemies and environmental hazards. Combat is frequent and forms the backbone of the experience, with players using a mix of melee weapons and firearms to deal with approaching threats. There is an intended rhythm to the action, where players must balance offense with positioning, deciding when to engage and when to retreat. On a basic level, this loop works, especially in short bursts, as it creates moments of tension where quick decisions determine survival. However, the mechanics behind it lack refinement, which becomes more noticeable as the game progresses. Movement and control responsiveness are key to any action-platformer, and this is where Flee the Fallen begins to show its limitations. The character’s movements can feel slightly rigid, which affects both combat and traversal. Platforming sequences, in particular, highlight this issue, as precise jumps are required but not always consistently executed. This can lead to moments where failure feels less like a result of player error and more like a consequence of the controls, which can be frustrating during more demanding sections. The game introduces light survival elements through resource management, requiring players to monitor ammunition, health, and available equipment. In theory, this should add strategic depth, encouraging players to think carefully about how they approach each encounter. In practice, the system feels uneven. Resources do not always create meaningful tension, as players may either have enough to rely on repetitive tactics or find that scarcity does not significantly change how they play. As a result, the survival aspect feels more like a secondary feature than a fully integrated system. Level design follows a largely linear structure, guiding players through environments with limited opportunity for exploration. While this keeps the pacing consistent, it also reduces variety, as most levels share a similar flow and layout. The lack of branching paths or hidden areas makes progression feel predictable, and over time, this predictability contributes to a sense of repetition. Each stage introduces new waves of enemies, but without significant variation in how these encounters unfold, the gameplay can begin to feel routine. Narratively, the game takes a minimal approach, focusing on the immediate goal of survival rather than building a deeper story. The world is presented as a backdrop rather than a fully developed setting, with only brief hints at the events that led to its current state. This simplicity aligns with the game’s action-focused design, but it also means that there is little emotional context to drive the player forward. The experience is primarily about the moment-to-moment gameplay rather than any overarching narrative. Visually, Flee the Fallen uses a pixel-art style that effectively conveys a ruined, post-apocalyptic environment. The aesthetic is consistent, with environments that reflect decay and danger, though the level of detail remains modest. Enemy designs are functional but lack variety, which becomes more noticeable as encounters repeat. The audio design supports the action with appropriate sound effects, but it does not significantly enhance the atmosphere, remaining largely in the background. One of the more persistent issues is the game’s tendency toward repetition. Enemy types, level structures, and combat scenarios do not evolve significantly over time, which limits the sense of progression. Even moments that are meant to stand out, such as boss encounters, often lack the complexity needed to feel distinct. This makes the overall experience feel smaller than it might otherwise be, as there are few surprises to break up the established pattern. Despite these shortcomings, Flee the Fallen does have moments where its core ideas come together. When the pacing aligns with the challenge and the controls cooperate, it can deliver brief stretches of engaging action that capture the intended intensity of its design. Its relatively short length also works in its favor, preventing the repetition from becoming overwhelming and making it more suitable for shorter play sessions. Ultimately, Flee the Fallen is a game with a clear concept that is only partially realized. It offers a straightforward blend of action and survival mechanics that can be enjoyable in small doses, but it lacks the depth and polish needed to sustain long-term interest. While it may appeal to players looking for a simple, challenge-driven side-scroller, it falls short of delivering a more refined or memorable experience. Rating: 7/10

まだクリアしてない段階でのレビューです 体験版をやってみて面白かったので購入しました。 最初のステージはゾンビゲーとしてよくできていたと思います。 近接で弾を節約したり、ゾンビを倒す事で弾や回復アイテムをドロップするので倒すメリットも感じてとても面白かったです ３つ目のステージが色々おしいというか… ゾンビゲーがやりたくて買ったのに、マリオみたいなアスレチックをやらされます 足場も狭い場所がおおいので爽快感もなかったです。 バグかわかりませんがバイク乗るシーンで最後までいったら道が消えて何も起きなくなりました あとステージのボスがやたら硬いので強い武器の弾薬の節約などしておかないといけない おすすめがはいかいいえしかないのではいをおしますが評価的にどちらともいえないみたいな感じです