Fez Reviews

Fez is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Apr 1, 2014

A novel exploration of the underpinnings of game graphics, Fez at once pays tribute to classic 2D platformers while revealing the shenanigans that went into their design. Borderline inscrutable at times, Fez is a puzzle on many levels. Yet its mysteries, clever as they are, deserve to be unravelled.

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Mar 30, 2014

Fez offers a clever gameplay premise and a charming, minimalist presentation, but its overly open-ended nature and confusing navigation system detract from the overall package.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 28, 2014

Fez is a resounding success, marrying a stunning score, innovative gameplay and a gorgeous art direction into a complete interwoven package. Little Gomez's journey is one of discovery and wonder and should rightfully find its home on PlayStation 4's across the land.

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5 / 5.0
Mar 27, 2014

Over the course of two years, Fez has somehow been able to break out of its Xbox Live Arcade confines, re-releasing on PC and now Sony's platforms. As it remains, this is still one of the most charming, charismatic adventures you will have, leaving those who experience it with a smile across their face for the duration of their play.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 27, 2014

There is an element that stands out more than others, in that set of suggestions, quotes and atmospheres set up by Phil Fish: the beauty of craftsmanship. Fez is a title built pixel by pixel, over an interminable five years: a project that has voraciously accumulated ideas, artistic registers, original and traditional gameplay dynamics. The result is a real gem, a title that shines at the highest levels of the platform genre, and succeeding from start to finish to tease, intrigue and excite the player. The arrival on Sony platforms, after the hands of its creator, is a blessing. Don't miss this opportunity.

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8 / 10
Mar 25, 2014

The game may never live down the notoriety of its designer but this is still one of the most entertaining and imaginative indie games of the last decade.

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ActionTrip
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
May 10, 2013

There’s a touch of brilliance to this game. You feel the incentive to play on, because solving a puzzle unlocks a new door and you enter into another uncharted and mysterious world. We love the music and the retro-style, pixelized art. Fez harks back to 2D classics, so if you’re anything like me, nostalgia should kick in almost instantly.

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8 / 10
May 3, 2013

If Fez is indeed a gem, he is not as polite as his peers, the Limbos and other Braids. But despite its bugs and inaccuracies, Fez is a smart game, made for lovers of puzzles and puzzles, those who like to take the lead, as much as exploring enchanting worlds and deliciously referenced 8bit. Personally, I completely cracked, and scribbling symbols, diagrams, in search of its secrets made me reconnect with a simple pleasure of play: that of discovering without being taken too much by the hand.

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IGN
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
May 1, 2013

Fez is a brilliant, beautiful platformer. Play it immediately.

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GamingTrend
GamingTrend
Top Critic
85 / 100
Apr 30, 2013

For $10, FEZ is one of the most solid “must-buy” titles in the indie game scene.

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Hardcore Gamer
Adam Beck
Top Critic
5 / 5.0
Apr 29, 2013

Fez was one of the most enjoyable and entertaining games I've experienced last year and the same thing applies with the PC version. It's a charming, charismatic adventure that will leave you with a smile across your face for the duration of your play. It's also incredibly cryptic and is far more than skin deep, introducing a deceivingly vague world. I can't decide if Phil Fish and his team are geniuses or completely out of their minds.

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Polygon
Top Critic
Unscored
Oct 12, 2012

Fez is the most authentic exploration of the NES era of games that I've ever played, from its sound and visuals to its obtuseness. It uses the capabilities of current systems to take those ideas further, while limiting itself with specific intentions, deploying scrutability in bits and pieces. It doesn't just love the games it borrows from — it understands them. It knows what it is and what it wants to be, and doesn't compromise on it. And for those willing to bury themselves in Fez's alien world and logic, there are plenty of treasures to be found.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 19, 2012

Given the amount of development time and the public nature of the game, Fez no longer seems like a revolutionary title. The puzzle mechanics has been used in several different ways in other games (that were released earlier), and the move away from realism and into a more whimsical, older look has also been done by other titles. The graphics and sound are still charming, even if it falters in a few places. More importantly, the game does a great job of throwing in a number of obtuse and brain-melting puzzles, and the sense of elation when you finally solve them is second to none. Those who love a good challenge will have some fun with this well-made puzzle platformer.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
9.2 / 10.0
May 2, 2012

For what is a very reasonable price of 800MSP, Fez is a game that will give you hours of gameplay. There are still questions unanswered, even with the collective mind of the internet, so who knows how much the game has to offer. I do know that, even now, you will get a lot of enjoyment and frustration from this game if you are at all interested in puzzles. The cuteness and originality far exceeded my first expectations, and bodes for an overall excellent game.

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Everyeye.it
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2012

The wait has been repaid, and Fez proves to be one of the most enjoyable games released in the last period, not only in the indie environment, but also considering the megaproductions. A mixture perfectly dosed with platformers, puzzles, atmosphere and more or less cryptic quotes cause the player (especially the aged and somewhat nostalgic one) to get lost in the ravines and mysteries of a world that hides an extraordinary complexity.

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Gamestyle
Top Critic
10 / 10
Apr 24, 2012

For those with any kind of an inclination to the days where games put more effort into enjoyment than just looking good, this is an absolute must play.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 24, 2012

But quibbles aside, Fez is brilliant.

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Apr 24, 2012

Fez straddles the line between platformer and puzzler, taking the best from each genre and blending it into a refreshing whole. It doesn't punish experimentation or require advanced controller skills, letting you discover the game's secrets at your own pace.

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Spaziogames
Slice
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Apr 19, 2012

FEZ is a title that brings a breath of fresh air within the gaming video industry. The right dose of platform game expertly mixed with a series of puzzle elements based on perspective, make this game a must have for any lover of EIB games. Its complexity and strangeness, even from a visual point of view, make it in any case a product that on impact could go unnoticed by the mass. Don't make the mistake of letting it get away from you, try it and we're sure you too will immediately get kidnapped by Gomez's magical world.

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Apr 19, 2012

Fez is ultimately a game about games much in the same way Hugo is a film about films. Fez can be very demanding to get the most out of it, but without ever actually asking anything of you. Do not play Fez to beat it, but play to explore and get lost in its puzzles and pixilated world.

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