The "Mysterious School" in the title is not merely a backdrop but a dungeon in itself. Unlike the sprawling overworlds of standard JRPGs, the game focuses on the intricate design of the school’s shifting layout. The narrative is lighthearted, punctuated by the quirky humor Compile Heart is known for, but the gameplay is punishingly precise.
: Fia must attend classes, complete assignments to earn Learning Points (LP), and pass strict promotion exams to unlock new magical abilities. Mado Monogatari Fia to Fushigi na Gakko -NSP--J...
Upon release, Fia to Fushigi na Gakko received a score of from Famitsu (8/8/8/7). Praise focused on the "faithful recreation of 90s RPG difficulty" and "character charm." Criticism was directed at the "lack of English support" and "repetitive dungeon design." The "Mysterious School" in the title is not
Originally launched on the Nintendo Switch in 2021 (following a 2020 arcade release by Sega), Fia to Fushigi na Gakko is a soft reboot of the Mado Monogatari franchise. Unlike the frantic tile-matching of Puyo Puyo , this game is a with light puzzle elements. : Fia must attend classes, complete assignments to
In the realm of Japanese Role-Playing Games (JRPGs), few franchises carry the weight and history of Mado Monogatari (Sorcery Saga). Originally the backbone of the wildly popular Puyo Puyo series, Mado Monogatari represents the dungeon-crawling roots of a universe beloved by millions. Among the modern entries in this storied lineage is Mado Monogatari: Fia to Fushigi na Gakko (Fia and the Mysterious School).
Seeing these characters rendered in a serious, 3D dungeon crawler is jarring but delightful. The game explains why Arle is so good at dropping Puyos (she trained in this magical school).