Blue Fire: Void Maker
- February 4, 2022
- Robi Studios
Get on SteamCreate, Play and Share the Voids of Your Wildest DreamsBlue Fire's 3D action-adventure platforming keeps growing in the new Blue Fire: Void Maker! But this time, it's all up to you. Discover the Void Maker, a full fledged 3D platforming level creator flooded with tools, assets, and so many options that open up a world of endless possibilities. Connect with other players, share your creations, br…
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The character movement is highly responsive and enjoyable, making it one of the best 3D platformer controls from an indie developer.
- The level creator is extensive and powerful, allowing for a wide range of creative possibilities, similar to Mario Maker but in 3D.
- The game is free, which makes it an attractive option for players looking for a fun platforming experience without any cost.
- The game suffers from poor level discovery and a bare-bones browsing system, making it difficult to find quality user-generated content.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that can ruin the experience, particularly affecting the functionality of user-created levels.
- The menus and user interface are cluttered and lack essential features, such as a tutorial or personal stats screen, which can be confusing for new players.
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while the core gameplay is smooth and mostly free of bugs, the game still suffers from significant glitches, particularly in level design and menu navigation, as of July 2023.
“The game runs smoothly and is mostly bug-free.”
“I haven't encountered any major issues; the stability is impressive.”
“The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“Additionally, as of July 2023, the game is still very buggy.”
“It felt pretty bad to see my carefully designed level so thoroughly ruined by those glitches.”
“The current menus for browsing levels in the game are very bare bones and a bit buggy.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and coherence, with players noting the absence of a meaningful narrative or progression. Instead, the focus is on gameplay mechanics, leading to a disjointed experience that feels more like a standalone level creator than a cohesive story-driven game.
“I thought it was a DLC story, but you make levels instead.”
“Void Maker can stand on its own separate from the main game with no story or progression due to this movement; it feels that good.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the game features a mix of tech-focused challenges and casual levels, which may not fully showcase its mechanics to new players. It incorporates metroidvania elements, allowing players to unlock movement abilities as they progress, enhancing the overall experience.
“It has the ability to create levels with even Metroidvania-style elements, where as you progress you unlock the various movement mechanics and unlock the next challenge.”
“The majority of the top levels are either tech-focused challenge levels or super casual levels that don't give you all the items, so anyone trying out random voids to see if they want to buy blue fire won't get a good impression of the great mechanics of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users consistently describing it as great.
“The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
“I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a calming, melancholic vibe that evokes a sense of being a lost soul, creating an immersive and reflective experience for players.
“It has a calming, atmospheric vibe that evokes a sense of lost souls wandering through a dreamlike landscape.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world that feels both haunting and beautiful.”
“Every corner of the game is filled with a rich ambiance that enhances the storytelling and emotional depth.”
