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Minimum: Processeur : 2.0 GHz Dual Core (much stronger CPU required for higher resolutions) Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Epic Battle Fantasy 4

Niche cult favorite
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Released February 25, 2014
sample: 489 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
98/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 3,317 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
13,79€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The humor‑laden turn‑based combat loops dominate the conversation, racking up 146 positive mentions out of 154 for gameplay. Across Steam the title sits at an Overwhelmingly Positive score, 97% positive among 3,317 reviews and 98% positive in post‑release data.

In-game

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« énorme jeu,un final fantasy a l'ancienne,avec plein de reference d'autre rpg :) »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« Un jeu qui n'a l'air de rien mais qui est très sympa, au final^^! Rpg et humour, avec un brin d'originalité sont au rendez-vous. ;) »
👍 anonymous review · 47 h played
« Un jeu flash rpg au tour par tour avec une tonne d'équipement, skills, monstres, quêtes secondaire.. Et très beau visuellement. Mais pas pour moi peut etre pour les plus jeunes @@@ »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Un jeu excellent qui conserve les éléments d'EBF3 et les améliore pour un meilleure expérience. C'est le RPG à ne pas manquer. »
👍 anonymous review · 42 h played
« Excellent jeu de stratégie. Un concept original, qui ne vise pas à entacher votre manière de jouer. Un peu long mais le fun y est. Je recommande. »
👍 anonymous review · 77 h played
« Does not hold up to time, problematic slurs and whatnot zz »
👎 anonymous review · 38 h played
« This is a cringefest. The IRON CROSS is an accessory...come the ♥♥♥♥ on man. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« it's really weird that you can use the keyboard to move around and interact with stuff on the map but there doesn't seem to be any way to use keyboard controls in battle »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« I saved the world by defeating a cat. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 53 h played
« Je l'ai finis 3 fois il me reste a le finir une quatrième fois vraiment prenant. Un jeu surprenant . C'est le RPG à ne pas manquer. »
👍 anonymous review · 95 h played

In players' words

« énorme jeu,un final fantasy a l'ancienne,avec plein de reference d'autre rpg :) »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« Does not hold up to time, problematic slurs and whatnot zz »
👎 anonymous review · 38 h played
« Un jeu qui n'a l'air de rien mais qui est très sympa, au final^^! Rpg et humour, avec un brin d'originalité sont au rendez-vous. ;) »
👍 anonymous review · 47 h played
« This is a cringefest. The IRON CROSS is an accessory...come the ♥♥♥♥ on man. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Un jeu flash rpg au tour par tour avec une tonne d'équipement, skills, monstres, quêtes secondaire.. Et très beau visuellement. Mais pas pour moi peut etre pour les plus jeunes @@@ »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« it's really weird that you can use the keyboard to move around and interact with stuff on the map but there doesn't seem to be any way to use keyboard controls in battle »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Un jeu excellent qui conserve les éléments d'EBF3 et les améliore pour un meilleure expérience. C'est le RPG à ne pas manquer. »
👍 anonymous review · 42 h played
« I saved the world by defeating a cat. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 53 h played
« Excellent jeu de stratégie. Un concept original, qui ne vise pas à entacher votre manière de jouer. Un peu long mais le fun y est. Je recommande. »
👍 anonymous review · 77 h played
« Je l'ai finis 3 fois il me reste a le finir une quatrième fois vraiment prenant. Un jeu surprenant . C'est le RPG à ne pas manquer. »
👍 anonymous review · 95 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
95 % pos · n=154
Story / writing
90 % pos · n=62
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=35
Content / longevity
97 % pos · n=30
Audio / music
96 % pos · n=24
Value for money
62 % pos · n=13
Interface / UX
36 % pos · n=11
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay15414644
Story / writing625624
Graphics / art353302
Content / longevity302901
Audio / music242301
Value for money13814
Interface / UX11416
Performance1001
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 37 h on median; those who dislike it: 21 h.

<2h
92 % (n=12)
2-10h
90 % (n=29)
10-25h
98 % (n=117)
>25h
99 % (n=331)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2024 : 100% positive100MarOct 2024 : 100% positive100OctDec 2024 : 100% positive100DecJan 2025 : 100% positive100JanMar 2025 : 94% positive94MarJul 2025 : 94% positive94JulAug 2025 : 100% positive100AugOct 2025 : 94% positive94OctDec 2025 : 93% positive93DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanMar 2026 : 88% positive88MarJul 2026 : 100% positive100Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

3,1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 110 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 32,4 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Gameplay shines with 146 positive mentions out of 154 total (94.8% positive).
  • Story receives 56 positive mentions out of 62 (90.3% positive), highlighting its appeal.
  • Graphics earn 33 positive mentions out of 35 (94.3% positive), praised for its retro style.
  • Audio is lauded with 23 positive mentions out of 24 (95.8% positive).
  • Content breadth gets 29 positive mentions out of 30 (96.7% positive), indicating strong replay value.

Weaknesses

  • UI draws criticism with 6 negative mentions out of 11 total (≈55% negative).
  • Price is a concern for some, registering 4 negative mentions out of 13 (≈31% negative).
  • Performance suffers a single negative mention, indicating at least one notable hiccup.

Who is it for?

Fans of nostalgic JRPGs who appreciate tongue‑in‑cheek humor and solid turn‑based combat will feel right at home, as will players looking for a compact yet content‑rich experience.

Is Epic Battle Fantasy 4 worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 3,317 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 13,79€.

Verdict

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 delivers a consistently enjoyable RPG package, with gameplay and presentation overwhelmingly praised. Minor UI quirks and price debates linger, but they do little to dent the overall enthusiasm. For anyone craving a retro‑flavored adventure with humor, the game stands out as a solid choice.

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