Fairy Fencer F

A fantasy role-playing video game series developed by Compile Heart, beginning with the 2013 release of Fairy Fencer F.

Role-playing (RPG)

Action

12

Games

2013–2023

Years

8

Platforms

$30.41

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About

The Fairy Fencer F series is a franchise of Japanese role-playing games developed by Compile Heart. It includes the original 2013 title Fairy Fencer F, the expanded remake Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force, and the tactical RPG spin-off Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord. The games follow Fencers who wield weapons containing sealed fairies in a conflict between a Goddess and a Vile God.

Created under Compile Heart's "Galapagos RPG" label, the franchise debuted in Japan with Fairy Fencer F (2013) and its collector-focused Fairy Fencer F [Limited Edition] (2013) on the PlayStation 3. The game reached Western audiences the following year as Fairy Fencer F (2014). Notable for its creative staff, the project featured concept art by Yoshitaka Amano and music co-composed by Nobuo Uematsu's band, Earthbound Papas. The combat system utilizes a turn-based movement grid where characters can "Fairize," fusing with their weapons for enhanced stats.

The series expanded its narrative paths with Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force (2019) on the Nintendo Switch, introducing new story routes and larger battle parties. The franchise transitioned to tactical grid-based gameplay with the global release of Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord (2023). This entry launched with specialized physical releases, including Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord [Limited Edition] (2023) and Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord [Day One Edition] (2023), which bundled collectible art books, soundtracks, and music-themed gameplay mechanics centered on "Aria" songstresses.