Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord announced for the West for Spring 2023
Idea Factory International has announced that Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord, the tactical RPG connected to the story of Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force, will be coming to the west on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam) in Spring 2023.
The game will support Japanese voiceovers with English subtitles. A Limited Edition will be sold on the publishers website, with details coming at a later date.
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force was originally released for PlayStation 4 in English on July 26, 2016. You can read RPG Site Alumni Zack Reese's original review here.
The company released a trailer to coincide with the localization's announcement, showcasing footage of the game in action, which we've embedded below:
Fang and the gang return in this all-new Tactical RPG developed by Sting Entertainment! We are excited to announce that Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord, a tactical RPG directly connected to the story of Fairy Fencer F : Advent Dark Force, will launch physically and digitally for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam in Spring 2023 in North America and Europe!
Fang and the others run into a mysterious woman named Glace, who has the ability to brainwash other people with her song. Another woman named Fleur joins their party, who also has the power of song. The two are known as Muses, and are able to boost or change other peoples’ abilities with the power of singing. What could Glace’s motives be?
FFF Tactics?! – Strategize to capitalize with an all-new Tactical RPG battle system! Use terrain, and objects such as rocks, boxes, and grass to your advantage. Strategic positioning on the battlefield can raise your evasiveness, or lower your movement speed, among other effects. Plus, Avalanche Attack and Fairize battle mechanics return!
Fairies, Fencers, Furies...and Muses? – With the introduction of the two Muses, all-new battle mechanics are at your command. Use the power of their song to buff allies or combine both area of effect boosts for an even more DRAMATIC buff! But beware, enemies within the area can also benefit.
Hidden Fairies, Locations and Treasure! – Break new ground with this fresh take on "World Shaping." With "Location Shaping," use your collected Furies by stabbing them in various locations of the world map. Doing so can unlock items, hidden locations, or even Fairies. Activate a chain to stab more locations without using up your limited Locate Energy!
All-New Story With Multiple Routes! – Follow Fang and his friends through multiple routes in this all-new story, as they continue their search for Furies in order to resurrect the Goddess. Will you find harmony or dissonance when fate lies in your hands?
