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Fatermyth

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

"Fatermyth" is an RPG game that combines tabletop role-playing and adventure. The storylines of seven characters from different eras intertwine, depicting an epic of human heroes. The strategic battles with dice + skills add more challenges to the adventure.

What works

  • Unique dice and card-based combat system
  • Rich, emotional story rooted in chinese mythology
  • Multiple playable characters with distinct playstyles
  • Good value for price with substantial content
  • Atmospheric music and art style

Things to keep in mind

  • English translation is rough and incomplete
  • Some gameplay randomness leads to frustration
  • Linear narrative with forced choices limits autonomy
  • Combat can be repetitive and unchallenging
  • User interface and controls can be clunky

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Fatermyth: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Survival.

Last update: 25/08/2026