Phantom Thief Effie

just wanted to say that this game works completely fine on deck

The game quickly becomes repetitive. The levels, the story, the tasks, are repeated, there is nothing substantial to buy in the store except from the second one. Over half of the scenes are repeated, even parts of the text. The same girl who becomes annoying and with a different physique, the second girl has very few scenes but they are not very different in physique. The animation is simple movements nothing special. They could have done more scenes but they probably lack imagination. No effort has been put into the design of the villains, they look like they're made of cardboard. Two skills, but fortunately unnecessary, cannot be used, but otherwise you have full control with the mouse. The game gives you the option of GamePlus just to get the missed scenes and it's unnecessary because at the end it gives you the option to unlock them all. The game is no different from other similar games, not even the price. Nothing new or anything more. I would recommend it at a big discount, it's actually not as long as my time shows.

works fine on steam deck. you just need to rebind a button. the game says "press A to transform" it is actually C. I used one of the top buttons and bound it to the keyboard button C and it is good.

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Phantom Thief Effie, developed by Yamanashi Musume and published by Irodori Games, presents a refreshing and engaging entry into the indie JRPG landscape. Released in late 2023, the game skillfully combines stealth elements with magic-based combat and a charming narrative that centers around the dual life of Effie, a timid waitress by day and a daring phantom thief by night. This blend of gameplay and storytelling creates a unique experience that feels both nostalgic and innovative, appealing to fans of classic JRPGs as well as players looking for something new in the genre. At its core, Phantom Thief Effie offers a gameplay experience that balances strategy and exploration. Players are tasked with navigating diverse environments filled with puzzles, traps, and enemies, requiring careful planning and creative use of Effie’s magical abilities. The stealth mechanics are particularly well implemented, allowing for multiple approaches to each challenge — whether slipping past guards unnoticed or employing spells to distract or disable foes. This flexibility encourages experimentation and ensures that each mission feels dynamic and rewarding. The pacing is well managed, alternating mom…

For this type of game, it's pretty good. I would say it's a fairly short game though and not a lot of content. But it's well written and has a good story line, so you might actually enjoy playing it. The one thing that sucks about this game is that it doesn't go full screen. It's on a mini window that can't be maximized.