The formula remains dangerously time-consuming thanks to the variety of jobs and island-building. The story is thin and the tech modest, but the one-more-goal loop is captivating.
Your verdict
Category
RPG4 players7+
Co-op
Description
The return of Level-5's life-sim RPG series, published in 2025. You pick from a dozen Lives, from woodcutter to mage, and travel through time to rebuild an island you reshape from the ground up. A warm blend of crafting, exploration and adventure, playable in online co-op for up to four.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Twelve jobs to level, an island to beautify from top to bottom, resources to farm on repeat: the short goals stack up endlessly. You tell yourself just one more crafting level and two hours vanish, all the more so as online co-op rekindles the drive to gather and build together.
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Between twelve jobs to master, an island to rebuild from the ground up and a wealth of quests, the game fills dozens of hours without ever drying up. Co-op and resource gathering constantly renew the goals, offering a generous adventure cut out for the long-haul player.
The bosses offer epic breathers amid the peaceful bustle of island life: giant creatures to fight with the Life of your choice, solo or in co-op. Colorful and good-natured, they reward preparation and patiently crafted gear.
Better with friends
Online co-op for up to four multiplies the fun: gathering, fighting and building the island together turns routine into a convivial activity. You split up the jobs, help each other and build together, extending the lifespan dramatically.
