Ikenfell

You play Maritte, who comes to Ikenfell to find her sister, Safina. Strange events at the magic school draw Maritte and a group of students into investigating its secrets.

Battles take place on a small tactical grid. Choose three students from a group of six, position them to use their distinct spells, and time attacks and defenses to improve their effects. Characters learn more spells as they level up, and spells use skill and strategy rather than a mana pool.

Explore the school’s varied areas, solve puzzles, take on side quests, and search for hidden treasure and optional bosses. Items and equipment support your party, while gems can be used to upgrade special equipment.

In this sample, reviewers often praise the character-focused story, the cast and its LGBTQ+ representation, and the soundtrack. Many also enjoy combining grid positioning with timed attacks and defenses, as well as exploring for puzzles and secrets. Some reviewers find battles lengthy or repetitive, and opinions differ on how much grinding the game requires; several appreciate options that reduce or skip combat.