Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is making waves as a sequel to a somewhat forgotten Nintendo DS game from 13 years ago. Developer Level 5 is expressing gratitude to fans for their overwhelming support and has announced plans to drop free DLC in response to the game’s unexpected “global success”.
The Girl Who Steals Time is the follow-up to Level 5’s Fantasy Life, a unique blend of life simulation and RPG elements that initially launched on the Nintendo DS in 2012. Back then, Eurogamer gave it a 6/10 rating, praising its diverse features but noting that it didn’t quite hit the mark overall.
In the current gaming landscape, with indie gems like Stardew Valley dominating the scene, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time seems to have struck a chord with players. It has received positive reviews and even managed to surpass 45K concurrent players on its first day on Steam, outshining titles like Doom: The Dark Ages. Level 5 is now celebrating the game’s success by teasing upcoming free DLC for fans to enjoy.