Now, I haven’t played every single game in Level 5’s repertoire, but Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a game that I have been eagerly anticipating since its reveal in 2023, as I am a big fan of the Nintendo 3DS predecessor. Having spent three days with the latest entry into the Fantasy Life series via its digital deluxe edition upgrade, I can safely say that Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has been worth the wait.
Before deep diving into exactly why Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a worthy sequel to the 3DS original, I want to take a moment to address one of the coolest features in the game. Ditching its exclusivity to Nintendo platforms, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time features full cross-play and cross-progression options, which, as someone who plays on multiple platforms, I found to be an indispensable feature.
From the title screen of the game, players have the option to download their synced saved data and pick up... Read more