Epic Battle Fantasy 5

Epic Battle Fantasy 5

Matt Roszak · 2018

Turn-based battles that stay strategically alive

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you enjoy strategically deep turn-based RPGs with extensive builds, treasure hunting, monster-catching, and unapologetically juvenile parody, Epic Battle Fantasy 5 delivers plenty to explore. Skip it if sexualized anime fanservice or lengthy optional challenges are dealbreakers.

What it does best

  • Turn-based battles that stay strategically alive

  • A treasure chest of builds, gear, and combinations

  • A soundtrack far bigger than the game’s budget

  • A shameless parody voice that commits to every joke

What might put you off

  • Juvenile humor and anime fanservice

  • Length and late-game difficulty

The setup

What you are walking into

A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting!

Where it lives

Web browserLinuxAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMac

Genre

Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)AdventureIndie

Vibe

Fantasy
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