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Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire

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90%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, monetization
90% User Score Based on 136 reviews

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Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by FIVE-BN GAMES and was released on December 8, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

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.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews
story54 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and engaging puzzles that provide a solid challenge.
  • The interactive map is helpful for fast travel and shows locations with collectibles, enhancing the gameplay experience.
  • The storyline is imaginative and well-developed, keeping players interested throughout the game.
  • Some puzzles can be illogical or confusing, leading to frustration and reliance on hints.
  • The game requires a lot of backtracking, which can disrupt immersion and make navigation tedious.
  • Voice acting quality varies, with some performances being bland or poorly executed.
  • story
    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally well-received, featuring imaginative plots and engaging characters, though some players noted minor flaws such as disjointed elements and illogical sequences typical of the hidden object genre. Many appreciated the unique settings and twists, while others felt the narrative could become overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. Overall, the combination of a solid storyline and well-designed puzzles contributes to a positive gaming experience.

    • “The story is well done, and the puzzles are very fun to play.”
    • “The story was interesting and there were a lot of great puzzles which held my interest!”
    • “The story is told well, with several interesting characters, and has a surprising twist at the end.”
    • “The story is somewhat okay for a HOG, but you do forget the story doing so many other non-important and often illogical issues.”
    • “The puzzles are illogical/confusing and do not always connect to the story.”
    • “(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.”
  • graphics
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 atmosphere. Despite some mixed feelings about the story, the visuals consistently receive high marks, with ratings often around 8 to 9 out of 10. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a standout feature.

    • “The graphics are really beautiful!!!”
    • “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.”
    • “The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.”
  • music
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring pleasant melodies that enhance the atmosphere, though some reviewers noted that the soundtrack is recycled from previous titles in the series. While the overall sound design, including voice acting, is considered decent, there are occasional inconsistencies in the quality of the voiceovers. The combination of whimsical music and beautiful artwork contributes positively to the game's appeal.

    • “The soundtrack is pleasant and it fits the game, adding to the overall experience.”
    • “Whimsical music and artwork add to the atmosphere, creating an engaging environment.”
    • “The game has great sounds and a decent soundtrack that enhances the gameplay.”
    • “What the heck with that aggressive music”
    • “Every five-bn series tends to have its own OST to recycle.”
    • “Whimsical music & artwork adds to the atmosphere.”
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers around six hours of engaging content, featuring tangram-like puzzles, a fast travel map, and customizable difficulty settings. While the visuals and voice acting are praised, some players found the story lacking and expressed frustration with the map button's placement, which led to accidental hint usage. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but has notable flaws that detract from the experience.

    • “There's also a bonus adventure, fast travel, and customizable gameplay difficulty settings.”
    • “(There is a section in the 'extra' menu where you can play the game in collectible mode, allowing you to go back and forth and collect whatever you missed during your gameplay.)”
    • “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.”
    • “(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.”
    • “Expect around 6 hours of gameplay, plus there are some tangram-like puzzles to play with in the extras.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's monetization strategy unappealing, particularly due to intrusive advertisements for other games that appear before the main game loads.

    • “The advertisement pops up before the actual game loads.”
    • “I have found the game developer's method of advertising their other game to be unappealing.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates excellent stability when run with Proton, with users reporting no glitches or issues.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is enhanced by whimsical music and artwork, creating a charming and engaging environment that resonates with players.

    • “Whimsical music and artwork add to the atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has low replayability, with multiple users consistently noting that it lacks incentives to play through again.

    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
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Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire is a casual puzzle game.

Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire.

Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire was released on December 8, 2016.

Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire was developed by FIVE-BN GAMES.

Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire is a single player game.

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