Darkness and Flame: Enemy in Reflection

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In "Darkness and Flame: Enemy in Reflection," players join Alice in a hidden object adventure, solving puzzles and mini-games. After a brief respite, Alice is thrust into battle with an ancient evil, seeking to restore balance and save her friends from a powerful curse. Navigating this hostile world, Alice must right the wrongs of past generations and find new allies in her quest.

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

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

story30 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a captivating and engaging story with a good mix of adventure, mystery, and challenging puzzles.
The graphics and artwork are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
There is a variety of unique mini-games and hidden object scenes that keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.

The localization and translation issues detract from the experience, with awkward wording and inconsistencies in character references.
Some players felt that the story diverged too much from previous installments, making it less cohesive with the series.
The soundtrack is repetitive, as it recycles music from previous games in the series.

story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is widely regarded as one of the strongest aspects of the game series, featuring a captivating and engaging plot that blends fantasy, sci-fi, and steampunk elements. While the narrative continues to evolve, some players noted that the latest installment diverges from earlier entries, yet it remains intriguing and well-crafted. Overall, the combination of a compelling storyline, beautiful artwork, and challenging puzzles contributes to a highly enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The story is captivating and thrilling.”
- “The story is interesting, set in a post-apocalyptic future with magic, a blend of fantasy/sci-fi/steampunk.”
- “This game series is one of the best of this genre, with a brilliant, consistent storyline and wonderful graphics and voiceovers.”
- “The last issue is that the story has little to do with the previous three games.”
- “I do sometimes think that it would be nicer to have a more adult story to these games.”
- “It is the fourth installment in the series and I recommend playing them in order as it is a continuous story.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their beauty and artistry, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Many users highlight the impressive visuals alongside a compelling storyline, making it one of the standout features of the game series. Overall, the graphics are described as good to brilliant, enhancing the gameplay and engagement.
- “This game series is one of the best of this genre, brilliant, consistent storyline, wonderful graphics and voiceovers.”
- “It has a great storyline that held my interest, and the artwork is beautiful!”
- “Great artistry and graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a variety of hidden object types, including silhouettes and word puzzles, along with achievements that can be accessed through the main menu. Players can also enjoy a bonus adventure, fast travel options, and customizable difficulty settings, enhancing the overall experience.
- “There is a mix of different HOS types -- silhouettes, words, placing, etc. There are achievements that you can solve through the main menu if you don't get them during gameplay.”
- “There's also a bonus adventure, fast travel, and customizable gameplay difficulty settings.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as pleasant and fitting, but it suffers from a lack of originality, as it recycles soundtracks commonly used in other titles from the same developer.
- “The soundtrack is pleasant and fits the game well.”
- “Every five-bn series tends to have its own original soundtrack to recycle.”
- “Every five-bn series tends to have its own OST to recycle.”