Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire

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In "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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

story27 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and engaging art style enhance the overall experience.
Interesting storyline with a mix of puzzles and hidden object scenes that keep players engaged.
The game features a helpful interactive map and allows for customizable difficulty settings.

Some puzzles can be illogical or confusing, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The map can be cumbersome, requiring excessive backtracking and sometimes not making sense.
Voice acting quality varies, with some performances being bland or poorly executed.

story
44 mentions
61 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, featuring imaginative plots, engaging characters, and a mix of interesting puzzles that enhance the experience. However, some players noted minor flaws such as illogical events and disjointed narrative elements that occasionally disrupt immersion. Overall, while the storyline is captivating and visually appealing, it can feel inconsistent at times, leading to moments of boredom or confusion.
- “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.”
graphics
24 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. Despite the game's age, the visuals remain impressive, contributing to an engaging atmosphere alongside the gameplay. Overall, the graphics receive high marks, with many players noting their significant impact on enjoyment.
- “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 prologue thoooo!!!!!) while the gameplay and UI are (almost) as pretty as the graphics (and the main girl, cough), the story itself felt short and hazy as I was completing the game.”
- “Game visuals”
music
15 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 hidden object games of its age – some locations are real eye-candy, music features nice melodies, and voice acting is not bad.”
- “Whimsical music and artwork add 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.”
gameplay
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a fast travel map, customizable difficulty settings, and tangram-like puzzles, providing around six hours of playtime with additional bonus content. However, some players found the map button's placement frustrating, leading to accidental hint usage and missed achievements. While the visuals and voice acting are praised, the overall gameplay experience is marred by a perceived lack of depth in the story.
- “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.”
monetization
2 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.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly with Proton and experiencing no glitches.
atmosphere
1 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 a delightful charm to the atmosphere.”
- “The immersive sound design creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The rich, detailed environments contribute to an enchanting atmosphere that feels alive.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, indicating that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit it after completing it.
- “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.”