Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Soars, Developer Announces Free DLC
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, a sequel to the relatively obscure 2012 Nintendo DS game, has taken the gaming world by storm with an unexpectedly strong launch. Developer Level 5, clearly delighted by the game's reception, has announced free DLC as a thank you to fans for its "global success". But what makes this game so appealing?
The original Fantasy Life, a charming blend of life simulation and RPG elements, garnered modest praise upon its release. Now, in a gaming landscape saturated with village sims inspired by the likes of Stardew Valley, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time seems to have found its niche. The game's early critical reception has been positive, and it even surpassed 45,000 concurrent players on Steam during its launch – a remarkable feat, outperforming even Doom: The Dark Ages.
"Due to the game's global success and the warm support from players around the world," Level 5 announced on their website, "we have decided to release a free DLC that includes new recipes as well as expanded content under the title 'Update the World!'" While specific details remain scarce, the studio promises new content designed to utilize high-rarity weapons obtained from Treasure Groves and other sources, offering even more opportunities for players to showcase their hard-earned gear. The studio plans to release "Update the World!" as soon as possible, and will provide details on the update later.
But the game’s appeal extends beyond just new content. Fantasy Life i successfully captures that pastoral RPG essence, that feeling of joyful downtime that defines so many great JRPGs. Think of strolling through Balamb Garden in Final Fantasy 8, or those serene moments in Besaid and Kilika in FFX. Fantasy Life i emphasizes creating a paradise, customizing your corner of the world precisely to your liking.
This new installment boasts 14 different job roles, a vast continent to explore, and the option to play solo or with up to four friends. Launching on Steam just recently, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has already become a major hit, quickly amassing tens of thousands of players. The game has earned a 'very positive' rating on Steam, boasting 92% favorable reviews out of the early 2,500 submitted. If you are a fan of JRPGs that are similar to The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing this could be a perfect game for you.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is available for PC, Steam, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Switch, with a Switch 2 version planned for later this year.
Will this early success translate into long-term adoration? Can Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time maintain its momentum in an increasingly crowded market? Share your thoughts and experiences with the game in the comments below!
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How to play multiplayer fantasy life i?
Couch co-op is unlocked within the first hour of the game. After a brief cutscene involving Trip and Edward, a pop-up will inform you that local multiplayer is available. Another player can press start on a second controller to take control of Trip at any point after that.
Is Fantasy Life I getting a physical release?
The soon-to-be-released Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will not be getting a physical release in the West for whatever reason.
Will Fantasy Life I be on Switch 2?
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Is Fantasy Life on Gamepass?
+Offers in-app purchases. Game requires online multiplayer subscription to play on console (Game Pass Core or Ultimate, sold separately).
