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
- Beautiful graphics and engaging story that keeps players hooked.
- Puzzles offer a good variety, ranging from easy to challenging, making them enjoyable and thought-provoking.
- The game is free to play with optional purchases for hints, allowing players to progress without spending money.
- Some puzzles can be frustrating due to glitches or poor touch controls, leading to a loss of progress.
- The game requires backtracking frequently, which can disrupt the flow and make it tedious.
- Hints can be wasted on vague directions, leading to frustration when players are stuck.
- story207 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally praised for its engaging and immersive narratives, with many players appreciating the beautiful graphics and how the storylines connect across different installments. However, some reviews mention issues with pacing and logic, noting that certain puzzles feel disjointed from the story. Overall, the combination of captivating plots and challenging puzzles contributes to a satisfying gameplay 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.”
“I loved how the story develops and each game takes it further with some new challenges.”
“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 (Legacy, Lost Lands), 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.”
- graphics142 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game have received high praise for their beauty, detail, and artistic design, with many users highlighting them as a standout feature. While some reviews noted occasional glitches or comparisons to other games with superior graphics, the consensus remains that the visuals are impressive and contribute significantly to the overall gaming experience. Many players appreciate the combination of stunning graphics with engaging storylines and challenging puzzles, making for a compelling gameplay experience.
“This series has the best graphics so far.”
“The graphics and realism are so beautiful and amazing!”
“Beautiful graphics, interesting story, and the puzzles are engaging.”
“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.”
- monetization24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for hints instead of mandatory in-game purchases. Many users prefer this approach, finding it enjoyable and fair, although some express frustration over the limited availability of ads for hints. Overall, the game is praised for being free to play with minimal monetization pressure.
“Free to play, no in-app purchases!”
“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.”
“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.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its challenge, variety of puzzles, and engaging story, with many players appreciating the smooth mechanics and beautiful graphics. However, some users noted issues with screen fitting and the brevity of gameplay in certain instances. Despite these drawbacks, the gameplay remains a highlight, contributing to an entertaining 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.”
- music11 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience alongside the graphics and gameplay. While some users find certain voiceovers annoying, they appreciate the option to turn them off to enjoy the soothing background music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Like the Myst series of the 80's; beautiful music and graphics and very challenging puzzles.”
“The music is so relaxing, and the best thing is you can play it offline so you don't use any data.”
“I enjoyed the game, never a dull moment, great pastime, I highly recommend it, the music and the whole layout were fabulous.”
“The girl's voice is beyond annoying, but I think in the settings you can make the voice go away and let the relaxing background music stand out.”
“Graphics and music are decent.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a mixed experience regarding stability, noting occasional glitches that are generally not game-breaking. While some players encountered minor issues, such as being kicked out of puzzles or missing items due to accidental clicks, others experienced smooth gameplay without significant problems. The consensus suggests that while glitches exist, they do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“There are a few glitches - nothing game breaking, and the developers can't fix what you don't report.”
“There are a few annoying glitches such as getting randomly kicked out of puzzles for making a wrong move.”
“Glitches here and there; in order to complete mini games or puzzles, I had to skip them.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its performance and stability, while others highlight issues with graphics and sound quality. The balance between creative elements and puzzle design has also been noted, but concerns about pricing and overall value persist.
“The optimization of the game is impressive, balancing graphics, story, and performance seamlessly.”
“I love how the game runs smoothly without sacrificing creativity or sound quality.”
“The stability and performance enhancements really elevate the overall experience.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced frequent crashes and lag, which completely ruined my gaming experience.”
“The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that while some puzzles involve tedious grinding, they are generally manageable and not overly difficult.
- emotional1 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.
“The least difficult of other 5bn games, but it made me feel better about my brain being up to it!”