Fran Bow

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Summary

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.


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Fran Bow Reviews & Ratings

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Review by gkeeganofficial [user]
July 31, 2020

Fran Bow is a dark story about a little girl and her cat who try to get back home after a terrible tragedy. It is full of mystery, horror,Fran Bow is a dark story about a little girl and her cat who try to get back home after a terrible tragedy. It is full of mystery, horror, fantasy and adventure. This game will not be for everyone, but personally I found it to be extremely well made and inspiring.The game has one of the most hauntingly beautiful characters and world I've seen in any kind of media. As I was playing, I became very captivated by what I was seeing. There are many disturbing moments in the game that I am sure many horror fans will appreciate. Chapter 3 specifically is a more fantasy themed adventure that I enjoyed a lot. One can tell that the artists and developers at Killmonday had a lot of passion and dedication for Fran Bow.I must say, this is not a game for kids. Some characters suffer gruesome fates, and the imagery when Fran is under the effects of the pills caused me nightmares. I praise the developers for taking on themes such as: tragedy, mental illness, and childhood imagination in a good way. This game leaves a lot of room for fan theories and interpretations. I am very interested in getting to know the universe a little bit more.Although an amazing game in every sense, Fran Bow requires you to do a lot of confusing things in order to advance the story. This makes playing the game excruciating without a walkthrough. This is something many point and click experienced players will be okay with, but for the average player it can get annoying. There are puzzles in this game which are nearly impossible to figure out without trying different possibilities for hours. Making you feel like you are wasting your time.The ending left a satisfying conclusion. Although I felt that there was still much to learn about the Fran Bow universe. I think there is a lot of possibility for the future of this series, if the creators decide to continue with it.

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Review by malcolmm [user]
February 17, 2016

Not the worst adventure game ever, but certainly one of the most over rated.Nothing stands out - the graphics are average, the interfaceNot the worst adventure game ever, but certainly one of the most over rated.Nothing stands out - the graphics are average, the interface is clumsy and none of the characters are voiced. Puzzles are okay, except for a bugged puzzle that caused me to give up on the game. I completed all the steps required to solve a puzzle (I know this because there is a "recipe" for the required items), put the items where they are suppose to go, but the game said I was missing an item.Which leads to another huge drawback to this buggy game, no saved games. The game auto saves, so I was stuck. I could go back to the start of the chapter, but I might encounter the same bug.Play the very similar, but much better Anna's Quest instead.

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Review by zzzsheepyzzz [user]
February 12, 2016

I love it when a game really speaks to my kind of style. This game is like a mixture of Silent hill with Coraline and/or Alice in WonderlandI love it when a game really speaks to my kind of style. This game is like a mixture of Silent hill with Coraline and/or Alice in Wonderland if you are familiar with any of these titles.A play on the macabre and fantasy with a child for a protagonist, Fran Bow is a very satisfying adventure game and it is amazing how interesting and challenging a point and click game can be. I am especially impressed by how the developers have managed to re-introduce the simplistic nature of puzzle/adventure games in such a stylish and intriguing way.This game shows off a lot of more traditional and dark art forms that are very beautiful. Along with humour, well thought out characters and an interesting story arch this game is definitely worth the play through.There are some critiques, most notably that it is too short and/or lacks a sequel (so far! cross your fingers), but I also came across some 'missing text' glitches **(nothing that takes you away from the game, but developers if you read this not all the text shows up when you combine items with things in the environment for example).**

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Review by svperstar6 [user]
November 28, 2015

One of the best stories I've ever told in a video game. It's dark, disturbing and most importantly intriguing. It's short, yes, that's aOne of the best stories I've ever told in a video game. It's dark, disturbing and most importantly intriguing. It's short, yes, that's a shortfall but I must say I can't sleep well until I beat the game. I must warn you, its atmosphere is so tense it would find its way to your dreams. It's a two person show for anyone who likes good stories.

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Review by SpazioGames
October 22, 2015

Disturbing yet adorable, full of violence but at the same time tender, Fran Bow is an adventure with a compelling and sad story that we utterly recommend. The final part of the game might seem confusing and chaotic, but it's still a great moment that will hit you right in the guts.

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Game Information
Release Date August 27, 2015
Publisher Killmonday Games HB
Content Rated M (Mature)
Game Modes Single player
Player Perspectives Side view
Genres Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Themes Action, Fantasy, Horror
Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch