From the moment the game started I was struck by one major problem after another, up to the point where I just threw up my hands and realized that it would take more than a 'Storyteller' to make this game worth playing. Unfortunately Fairytale Fights proves that you need a lot more than a great concept to make a worthwhile game. The concept of having a bunch of down-on-their-luck celebrities fighting their way through twisted versions of well-know fairytales was enough to make me push all of my other work to the side and load up what promised to be a fantastic game. I'm not sure why they didn't try one of those "reality" shows hosted by Dr. Together they will battle whatever the 'Storyteller' throws at them, ready to remind the entire world that they were stars from the very beginning.
There's the young Little Red Riding Hood, the completely insane Snow White, the clothing challenged Naked Emperor and of course Jack, the generically named title character from Jack and the Beanstock. You play one of four different characters, each with their own unique personalities. They don't care who they have to massacre, what weapons they use or how much blood they spill, the "heroes" of this story are going to do whatever it takes to live happily ever after. But that doesn't mean that these former fairytale favorites are going to take this lying down, they're ready to fight for a possible return to their former glory. It's true, fame is fleeting just ask Dustin Diamond and MC Hammer. The game introduces the idea that some of the world's most well-known fairytale characters aren't as inspiring as they once were. After playing through Fairytale Fights I didn't feel like it hit me in the gut, but rather like I had a cannon ball rip through my stomach and leave me behind.įairytale Fights has one of the best set-ups of the year. I can put up with another generic shooter or me-too role-playing game, but to see a good idea crash and burn really hits me in the gut. There's nothing worse than getting really excited about a great game idea, only to realize that it's a disgusting mess of game with almost no redeeming qualities. Over the years I've discovered that the most disappointing games are often the ones that are born out of great ideas.
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