Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire
- December 8, 2016
- FIVE-BN GAMES
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire," players join Alice, a young girl marked by a Bird of Fire, in a fantasy world filled with hidden objects, mini-games, and puzzles. Forced to flee after her father's sacrifice, Alice embarks on a journey with her uncle to save the Fertile Lands from a great evil. Along the way, they face trials, meet exotic races, and seek to harness Alice's Flame power to restore balance. This adventure quest game promises captivating narratives, diverse challenges, and immersive environments for its players.
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and engaging art design enhance the overall experience.
- The game features a variety of interesting puzzles and a captivating storyline that keeps players invested.
- The interactive map allows for easy navigation and helps track collectibles and tasks.
- Some puzzles can be illogical or confusing, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The game requires excessive backtracking, which can disrupt immersion and flow.
- Voice acting quality varies, with some performances feeling bland or unconvincing.
- story44 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, featuring imaginative plots and engaging characters, though some players noted minor flaws such as illogical events and disjointed pacing. Many appreciated the unique settings and twists, while the integration of puzzles with the narrative was praised, despite occasional confusion. Overall, the storyline is considered a strong aspect of the game, complemented by beautiful graphics and a variety of puzzles.
“Very imaginative story and engaging puzzles.”
“The story is well done, and the puzzles are very fun to play.”
“The story is interesting, set in a post-apocalyptic future with magic, a blend of fantasy/sci-fi/steampunk.”
“The story is somewhat okay for a HOG, but you do forget the story doing so many other non-important and often illogical issues.”
“While the gameplay and UI are (almost) as pretty as the graphics, the story itself felt short and hazy as I was completing the game.”
“I was very invested in the plot and characters at the start, but then I found myself getting bored.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and quality, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning artwork, lovely cut scenes, and unique visual style that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the whimsical atmosphere created by the visuals, which remain impressive even years after the game's release. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature.
“The graphic part is beautiful and even the year of release does not decrease the quality of the game.”
“This game has a unique storyline and beautiful graphics.”
“Pros: beautiful graphics, great story, fun puzzles, significant play time”
“As much as I adored the graphics, it's been a hit-and-miss.”
“The story itself felt short and hazy as I was completing the game.”
“While the gameplay and UI are almost as pretty as the graphics, the overall experience felt lacking.”
- music15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its pleasant melodies and fitting atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While some reviewers noted that the soundtrack is recycled from other titles in the series, the combination of whimsical music and beautiful artwork contributes positively to the game's ambiance. Overall, the music and voice acting are considered good, with only minor criticisms regarding specific voiceovers.
“On the technical side, the game can be counted as one of the better HOGs of its age – some locations are real eye-candy, music features nice melodies, and voice acting is not bad.”
“Whimsical music and artwork adds to the atmosphere.”
“The game has great sounds and a decent soundtrack.”
“Every five-game series tends to recycle its own soundtrack.”
“What the heck is up with that aggressive music?”
“The visuals and music are pretty.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received for its fast travel system, voice acting, and engaging puzzles, offering around six hours of playtime with customizable difficulty settings and bonus content. However, some players have expressed frustration with the map button's placement, which can lead to accidental hints usage, and noted that the story feels short and unclear despite the game's visual appeal. Overall, while the gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, they are somewhat overshadowed by issues with the narrative and user interface.
“I like the fast travel map, voice acting, and gameplay too.”
“There's also a bonus adventure, fast travel, and customizable gameplay difficulty settings.”
“What I disliked, however, was the map button location; having it right above the hint button made me accidentally press it and lose the achievement of not using hints during the gameplay.”
“While the gameplay and UI are (almost) as pretty as the graphics, the story itself felt short and hazy as I was completing the game.”
“Expect around 6 hours of gameplay, plus there are some tangram-like puzzles to play with in the extras.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game's monetization strategy off-putting, particularly due to intrusive advertisements for other titles that appear before the game loads, detracting from the overall experience.
“Final thoughts: I have found the game developer's method of advertising their other game to be unappealing.”
“The advertisement pops up before the actual game loads.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly with Proton and experiencing no glitches.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by whimsical music and artwork, creating a charming and immersive experience for players.
“The whimsical music and artwork add to the atmosphere.”
“The immersive sound design truly enhances the overall experience.”
“The haunting visuals create a captivating and eerie atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, with users indicating that there is little incentive to play it multiple times.
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
