Burn Me Twice

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Burn Me Twice is a narrative adventure that combines investigation segments to explore the town of Düstenburg with trials that test your knowledge about the case.

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Single-Player

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 278 reviews

story86 positive mentions

stability30 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging detective story with unique gameplay mechanics, including the ability to traverse the realm of the dead.
The art style and music are beautifully crafted, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Despite being a free game, it offers a surprising amount of depth and complexity, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate narrative-driven adventures.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including softlocks and unresponsive controls, which can hinder progress and frustrate players.
The lack of a clear saving system and the need to replay sections can be tedious, especially when items become stuck or inaccessible.
Some gameplay mechanics, particularly in combat and puzzle-solving, feel underdeveloped or confusing, leading to a less satisfying experience overall.

story
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
33%
2%
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and well-developed narrative, featuring a unique premise involving a nocturnal witch and themes of witchcraft and inquisition. Players appreciate the blend of humor, mystery, and puzzles, although some express frustration with bugs that hinder progress and predictability in certain plot elements. Overall, the story is considered a standout aspect, complemented by beautiful graphics and a charming art style, leaving many players eager for a continuation.
- “The developers obviously believed in the story and they put lots of effort into building it.”
- “But in absolute seriousness, amazing game, compelling plot, beautiful visual design, the plot paces itself so well with amazing attention to detail, absolute gold of a free game, one of my new favorites, I really want a continuation of the story!”
- “The story is great and quite unique, the graphics are beautiful (love the lighting) and if you like low poly, well, you will be well served.”
- “I restarted and progressed all the way until just before the game's end, only to learn that myself and many other people are unable to complete it due to another, more devastating bug, which makes skeletons unkillable, and therefore prevents you from moving forward with the story.”
- “Most of the game just feels like a fetch quest walking simulator.”
- “Its like I was playing the guide to a puzzle game I couldn't lose with a story that has the originality of Fortnite.”
graphics
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
31%
4%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique and cute aesthetic, reminiscent of PlayStation 2-era visuals, with beautiful lighting and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience. However, some users report issues with optimization, lag, and bugs that can hinder gameplay, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, they may not perform well on all systems. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's whimsical and fantastical atmosphere, despite some technical shortcomings.
- “The graphics are beautiful and the world feels linked really well together; the puzzles are complex but not impossible, and the story really keeps your attention. Overall, I loved this game.”
- “The story is great and quite unique; the graphics are beautiful (love the lighting), and if you like low poly, well, you will be well served.”
- “I absolutely loved every graphic aspect of this game.”
- “The graphics are terribly optimized and there's no way of changing their settings to compensate.”
- “Actually, I can't play the game because I have like 10 fps and there is no graphics option to change, so I can't do anything about it.”
- “The graphics aren't that detailed or realistic, so it's weird that my computer is acting as it is and not when I play games like Dead Light or Tomb Raider.”
gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
63%
5%
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of investigation and exploration, heavily inspired by the Phoenix Wright series, where players interview NPCs and collect evidence. While the mechanics are generally smooth and the atmosphere is engaging, some users reported issues such as bugs, softlocks, and a lack of dynamic elements in certain areas, particularly in the realm of the dead. Overall, the game offers a cute aesthetic and interesting concepts, but many players felt it could benefit from more gameplay depth and polish.
- “The art is gorgeous, the plot is super cool, and the gameplay is super smooth and interesting.”
- “The core gameplay consists of interviewing NPCs and collecting evidence for the various investigations.”
- “It seems to be heavily inspired by the Phoenix Wright series, similarly splitting gameplay into investigation phase, where you hunt for clues and evidence, and trial phase where you present what you've found in court.”
- “I stayed because of the Phoenix Wright style of gameplay, but I gave up because I got softlocked.”
- “Clues and investigation are nice, but the gameplay is terrible.”
- “The gameplay has some bugs that a couple of times forced me to restart the game because objects seem to bounce off walls and sometimes they get where they shouldn't, and I occasionally walked through a wall or two while using the 'world of the dead' spell.”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely reported to be plagued by significant stability issues, with numerous players encountering bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly when switching between input devices or during specific interactions. While some users managed to enjoy the game despite these problems, the overall consensus is that the frequent technical issues make it frustrating and, at times, unplayable. Many reviewers expressed a desire for better bug reporting mechanisms and fixes to enhance the gaming experience.
- “This is a very buggy game!”
- “It’s a fun game but it’s super buggy and as far as I can tell there’s no way to report the bugs to get them fixed.”
- “The idea of the game is pretty good, but the game itself is very buggy and glitchy; I can't even move to the next location due to a bug.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
58%
The music in the game is highly praised for its variety and emotional depth, effectively enhancing the atmosphere and complementing the storyline. Reviewers noted that it conveys a range of emotions, from drama to comedy, and many expressed a desire to purchase the soundtrack separately to support the developers. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's immersive experience.
- “The music is varied and really quite stirring at times.”
- “There is also quite a lot of drama and even comedy conveyed from the music.”
- “The medieval mystery game is perfect for those who enjoy a thorough magical investigation, it has an adorable and spooky art style and the soundtrack fits perfectly.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the funny characters, witty dialogue, and amusing situations, such as getting stuck in walls. The blend of humor with witch-themed storytelling and puzzles adds to the overall enjoyment, making it a delightful experience for players.
- “I didn't expect much from a free game but I actually enjoyed the original story, the funny characters, and the graphic style.”
- “A short storytelling indie game having a mix of witch drama, humor, and puzzles.”
- “Very 'witchy', chill, investigative indie game with parts of funny dialogue and stealth.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
40%
40%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with players reporting significant lag and the need to set their graphics to high performance to achieve smooth gameplay, which is unexpected for a short free title. While the visuals are impressive, many users experienced bugs and a general lack of optimization, suggesting that a more powerful computer is required for an optimal experience.
- “When you first boot the game, you can tell the visuals will be stunning, although you may need a pretty decent computer for it to run smoothly.”
- “I had to push my settings to high performance (same used for AAA) to be able to play the game smoothly, which I was not expecting for a short free game.”
- “I don't know if it's my PC or poor optimization, but this thing was also laggy, which made the little puzzle sections so much worse.”
- “Additionally, there are some bugs and a glaring lack of optimization.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being stunning and captivating, enhanced by fitting background music and an intriguing concept involving witches with blessings and curses. Players find it highly enjoyable, though some express a desire for more depth in the experience.
- “The atmosphere of this game is incredible; it's highly enjoyable and captivating. I only wish there was more to it.”
- “The atmosphere of the game is stunning.”
- “Background music suits the atmosphere, and I do like the concept that witches carry blessings and curses.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the ghost/normal switch mechanic as a creative feature that enhances gameplay, while the inclusion of the hat serves as an effective tool to reduce the tedium often associated with grinding.

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