Darkness and Flame 2
- December 8, 2017
- FIVE-BN GAMES
Darkness and Flame 2 is an adventure game that continues the battle between Darkness and Flame, featuring an intriguing story of a young girl's involvement. The game boasts awesome gameplay, perfect graphics, and a stunning soundtrack. Players will be engaged in a thrilling journey to restore balance and bring peace to the world.
Reviews
- The game features complex puzzles that are challenging yet solvable, providing a satisfying experience.
- The graphics and storyline are engaging, enhancing the overall gameplay and immersion.
- It's a free-to-play game with optional purchases for hints, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- There are several glitches and bugs that can hinder gameplay, particularly in certain puzzles.
- Some puzzles are frustratingly difficult or poorly designed, leading to confusion and potential game progression issues.
- The hint system can be unhelpful, often wasting hints on directions rather than providing useful guidance.
- story368 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for being engaging, immersive, and well-integrated with the gameplay, often described as captivating and beautifully illustrated. While many players appreciate the continuity and development of the narrative across installments, some find certain storylines clichéd or lacking depth. Overall, the combination of a strong storyline with challenging puzzles and stunning graphics contributes to a highly enjoyable gaming experience.
“These storylines are wonderfully gripping and immersive.”
“The story is fresh each series, and though the puzzles and gameplay are familiar, it never gets old or stale.”
“The story line is so captivating and I like how the mini games are designed to hook you up but not so difficult that one would want to drop out of the game.”
“This is one of the weaker games in the series, with the storyline being a bit underwhelming.”
“Most other 5bn games I've played have been excellent, but this one the storyline is hokey and clichéd, the uncle character comes off either like a frustrating idiot or simply like that creepy uncle you want to keep your kids away from.”
“But I simply couldn't continue with this story; it was making my eyes roll out of their sockets.”
- graphics258 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, clarity, and artistic design. While some players noted occasional glitches and expressed a desire for even better visuals, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. Many reviews also emphasize the combination of great graphics with engaging storylines and challenging puzzles, making for a compelling gaming experience.
“The graphics and realism are so beautiful and amazing!”
“Exceptional games, brilliant graphics, never boring, a bit challenging sometimes but that makes it so satisfying when you solve a problem, I would give it 10 stars if I could.”
“Beautiful graphics, smooth gameplay, suspenseful story, free hints included and challenging enough to make the game fun and interesting!”
“But I'm taking a star off because of the graphics... I've seen tons of games with way better graphics than this.”
“A few times this awful graphics made me waste too much time looking for something I already knew where it should be.”
“I hope they remake these games in the future or just create a new series with better graphics.”
- monetization43 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with many users appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for extra hints instead. Players can enjoy the game for free without feeling pressured to make in-game purchases, although some express frustration with the limited availability of ads for hints. Overall, the game strikes a balance between being free-to-play and offering optional monetization through hints, leading to a positive reception regarding its monetization strategy.
“Super fun and no ads or making you spend money to finish the game!”
“Fun game, great puzzles, in-game purchases are not bad at all.”
“Great game, challenging puzzles and no ads.”
“Unfortunately, I am uninstalling because my ADHD doesn't have the patience to watch 10 (30 sec) ads to get past a puzzle I just am not good at.”
“So my advice to this enjoyable game is do not purchase any in-game tokens and just watch the ads to get them for free.”
“Not bad but annoying ads to get hints.”
- gameplay29 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its challenge and thoughtfulness, offering a mix of engaging puzzles and a compelling story, though some players found it short and easy at times. The point-and-click mechanics are appreciated for their simplicity, but issues with screen fitting can detract from the experience. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay contributes to a fun and interesting gaming experience.
“Gameplay is still challenging, even with a seasoned fan, such as myself.”
“Beautiful graphics, smooth gameplay, suspenseful story, free hints included and challenging enough to make the game fun and interesting!”
“The graphics are amazing and the puzzles and gameplay make it fun and compelling.”
“I uninstalled after 30 minutes of gameplay.”
“The only reason I rated gameplay and controls four stars is to contrast how great the graphics truly are as compared to just everything else.”
“Play the first one of this series or you won't know the gameplay of this one and the other two after this.”
- music20 mentions
- 85 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and relaxing qualities, reminiscent of classic titles like the Myst series. Many players appreciate the ability to play offline, enhancing the overall experience, although some find certain voiceovers annoying. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's enjoyable atmosphere and immersive storytelling.
“So beautiful and the music is so relaxing.”
“The story line is great, and the music is beautiful.”
“I enjoyed the game, never a dull moment, great pastime, I highly recommend it, the music and the whole layout was fabulous.”
“The girl's voice is beyond annoying, but I think in settings you can make the voice go away and let the relaxing background music stand out.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a mix of experiences regarding stability, with some encountering minor glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly in puzzles and mini-games. However, many users note that these issues are not game-breaking and can often be resolved or overlooked, allowing for an enjoyable experience overall. A few players have expressed frustration with specific glitches, but others have reported smooth gameplay without significant problems.
“Glitches here and there. In order to complete mini games or puzzles, I had to skip them.”
“There are a few annoying glitches, such as getting randomly kicked out of puzzles for making a wrong move.”
“Every single one of these games has glitches!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its performance and stability, while others have noted issues with graphics and sound quality. Overall, the game performs well in terms of stability, but there are areas, particularly in graphics and audio, that could benefit from further refinement.
“The optimization of the game is impressive, balancing graphics, story, and performance seamlessly.”
“I love how the game optimizes its puzzles and creativity while maintaining excellent stability.”
“The performance and sound quality are optimized perfectly, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally uplifting, as it boosts their confidence in their cognitive abilities despite being less challenging than other titles in the genre. This positive reinforcement contributes to an overall sense of satisfaction and enjoyment.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that while some puzzles involve tedious grinding, they are generally not overly challenging, making the experience more about persistence than skill.
“Some of the puzzles are tedious, but none were too difficult.”