Abhimannu Das
There are very few anime that can match the popularity of Fairy Tail, but we have not seen too many international video game adaptations yet. With the western audience still in the early stages of accepting anime as part of their daily dose of entertainment, we are slowly seeing a rise in the number of anime video games. The Fairy Tail franchise has produced some brilliant games over the years, and if you are done watching the anime but can’t get enough of the franchise, you should definitely check out the below mentioned games. The titles do not come with localization options, but considering how popular the anime has become in recent years, we can expect new titles to launch globally in the near future. With that said, here’s the list of the best Fairy Tail games. You can play these top Fairy Tale games on Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PC, iPhone, Android or even online. The list includes fairy tail magic games and fairy tail fighting games, but don’t expect it to have fairy tail hentai games.
9. Fairy Tail Hero’s Journey (2018)
GameSamba’s video game adaptation of the Fairy Tail franchise is something any developer should be looking at when developing anime games. While we do have the likes of Dragon Ball FighterZ, there are very few games that actually do justice to the original content. Hero’s Journey is a title that appeals to Fairy Tail fans and gamers in general as well. After a very successful closed beta in 2017, Hero’s Journey went live as a free-to-play title in 2018. You get to play as some of the most iconic characters from the franchise, and you can fight alongside them as you explore well-crafted missions. If you are a lore buff and keep looking for bits and pieces of Fairy Tail lore, Hero’s Journey is definitely where you should look at for more information on some of your favorite characters.
You start off by picking a character and class, and the customization system feels a lot like MMORPG titles like World of Warcraft. You can be a Mage, a Magic Warrior or a Gunner. Each class has its unique playstyle, and it is up to you to choose who you want to play as. When it comes to cosmetics, there is not much to be found, and other players using the same character will look just like you. If you have played top-down RPG games before, you will find yourself right at home with the game’s mechanics. The developers included a great tutorial that you can go through to learn about the in-depth mechanics and pick up some tips.
When it comes to the visuals, the combat animations are just brilliant and you will love how satisfying each attack is to look at. The excellent combat makes the gameplay extremely engaging. One of the best things about the game is that you do not need a fancy PC or console to enjoy the title. You can simply fire up your web browser and start playing instantly as long as you have solid internet connectivity. The progression system is quite good, and you will love how engaging it is to level up your characters and make yourself feel more powerful as you take on deadly foes with lethal precision. If you are a fan of Fairy Tail and happen to be looking for a simple web-RPG, this is definitely a title you should pick up and play right away.
8. Fairy Tail Goku Mahou Ranbu (2015)
Fairy Tail Goku Mahou Ranbu is one of the best mobile games out there for Fairy Tail fans, but you can’t get it outside of Japan without changing your phone’s location. Available for Android and iOS devices, Fairy Tail Goku Mahou Ranbu is definitely an engaging fighting game. While it may not have the depth of combat of something like Street Fighter, it is definitely a fun game for players of all ages. Even though it presents itself as a 3D RPG, there is a lot of fighting involved, and you need to constantly level your character up to keep up with the combat’s fast-paced action.
The gameplay is very reminiscent of Fire Emblem, which is one of the best turn-based RPG franchises on Nintendo consoles. You get to build a party of your choice, and as you keep progressing through the story, they gain levels and become more powerful. Unlike Fire Emblem, permanent death is not a concern. However, since Goku Mahou Ranbu is a free-to-play title, there are quite a few monetization schemes in place. You have to put in a lot of time to be able to summon your favorite characters with great stats or simply spend money for the summons. A lot of the progression is tied to your luck instead of actual progression, so you have to hope lady luck is in your favor before spending money on the title.
7. Fairy Tail Brave Saga (2014)
Fairy Tail Brave Saga is essentially a Candy Crush Saga clone with anime characters. We see some of the most popular characters make a return to this highly addictive game. The developers did include a story which keeps progressing as you clear the levels and it’s one of the best ways of mixing together multiple genres. Clearing a puzzle level doesn’t take too long, and you are constantly pacing through the story. However, if you do fail the puzzles several times in a row, you will be expected to wait it out to invest some real currency to progress again. While the mechanic does come off as predatory to some users, it is far fairer compared to other offerings you would find for Android or iOS.
6. Fairy Tail Brave Guild (2014)
If you love card games like Hearthstone, Brave Guild is one of the best CCGs available. Unfortunately, the game never saw a western release, and you have to rely on getting it from the Japanese Apple Store or Play Store. You start off using a limited set of cards and your deck building skills are put to the test immediately. As you keep progressing through the levels, you gain experience and get better cards. Over time, you will be able to make a myriad of decks that adopt different strategies. Enemies that need to be taken down swiftly can be dealt with using aggro decks while enemies that like to swarm the deck need to be held off using control decks. You can also make a variety of midrange decks to have a nice aggressive playstyle, while also retaining the late-game elements of a control deck. There is a guild system in-game that lets you join forces with other players and collectively work towards goals set by the game.
5. Fairy Tail Zeref Awakens (2012)
Fairy Tail Zeref Awakens is a classic fighting game for PSP, and it includes three of the most important arcs in Fairy Tail lore including Oracion Seis, Edolas and Tenrou Island. Fans were quite happy with the video game adaptation of the storyline, and if you want a quick recap of some of the most iconic episodes of the anime, you should definitely check the game out. The game never made it to the western shores as it was a Japan exclusive title. With over 50 characters in the roster, Zeref Awakens can definitely go head to head with some of the most popular fighting games ever made. The developers did an amazing job of staying true to the story arcs from the manga and anime, and we definitely can’t wait for future titles to make it to newer platforms.
4. Fairy Tail Gekitotsu! Kardia Daiseidou (2011)
While PSP owners got Fairy Tail Zeref Awakens, Gekitotsu! Kardia Daiseidou is essentially a prequel to the PSP title. If you are familiar with the Battle of Fairy Tail arc up until the events of the Oracion Seis arc, you should definitely give this game a shot. It is only unfortunate that the developers switched platforms between releases, making it very difficult for fans to keep up with the story arc on consoles unless they own both a PSP and a Nintendo DS. When it comes to the gameplay, the game boasts of a massive cast of characters and the story quests are quite engaging. There is definitely a lot of replayability value if you are a diehard Fairy Tail fan who wants to explore all of the hidden lore connected to every character in the game.
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3. Fairy Tail Gekitou! Madoushi Kessen (2010)
Fairy Tail Gekitou! Madoushi Kessen is one of the most popular titles that made it to Nintendo DS and you can also try it out on the Nintendo 3DS via backwards compatibility. If you are a Nintendo 3DS owner, it’s much easier for you to get access to the game outside of Japan as simply changing your region settings will allow you access to the Japanese Nintendo eShop. However, there is no localization available, so you will be reliant on figuring out the controls for yourself without any assistance from subtitles.
The fighting game features mechanics similar to other anime adaptations on the console and you have your standard set of combos. There are no fancy mechanics similar to games like Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter and it is far more beginner-friendly than other fighting games. The combos are very easy to pull off but you do need to memorize all of the key combinations to ensure you are pulling off the correct moves. There are hundreds of side missions as well that allow you to earn exclusive items and level up your characters faster. Even though Wizard Battle is the first Fairy Tail game to make it to Nintendo DS, the developers did a fantastic job of optimizing the RPG for the platform. We definitely recommend playing Fairy Tail Gekitou! Madoushi Kessen before the other DS titles on this list.
2. Fairy Tail Portable Guild 2 (2011)
Fairy Tail Portable Guild 2 is loosely based on some of the earlier story arcs of the Fairy Tail franchise and you get to experience the journey of some of our favorite characters all over again in this beautifully crafted RPG. The storyline is not canon and you get to make your own character and explore various quests that the game has to offer. There is a guild system in place that allows you to connect with other players but considering how old the title is, it is very hard to find active players you can play with in-game. However, you can always hop into the game with your friends and have fun with the guild-based quests. The character creation tool is very well done and there are enough customization features available to prevent two characters from looking the same. You can try the game out on your PSP or PS Vita and the touchscreen controls feel very responsive.
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1. Sunday VS Magazine: Shuuketsu! Choujou Daikessen! (2009)
Sunday VS Magazine is undoubtedly the best Fairy Tail game out there and if you have not tried it out on PSP just yet, you are missing out on one of the best anime to video game adaptations ever made. The fighting game not only features the vibrant cast of characters from Fairy Tail but also the stars from the Weekly Shounen Magazine and Shounen Sunday. You do not need to be familiar with the anime to understand what’s going on. It is essentially a 2D fighter that is very similar to Dragon Ball Fighter Z.
Unlike other fighting games which are slow and methodical, Sunday VS Magazine is extremely fast paced and you will have a hard time catching a break between fights. While you might be tricked into thinking that button mashing might be an easy way out, it definitely does not work. You have to spend time learning all of the fun combos to take advantage of the deep combat system that the game has to offer. There are dozens of characters to choose from and if you want to get a hang of their abilities, you can head to the training mode to test them out. You can also try out brawler mode that lets you take on swarms of AI enemies but it is not particularly challenging. While it is easy to figure out the controls in Japanese and play the combat modes, the story mode is impossible to play for English-speaking players.
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