Darkness and Flame: Missing Memories
- October 24, 2017
- FIVE-BN GAMES
- 3h median play time
In "Darkness and Flame: Missing Memories," players join Kolye as they embark on a journey to regain lost memories and save a loved one. The game is a hidden object puzzle adventure, where players explore various environments, collect items, and solve intricate puzzles. Along the way, they encounter supernatural creatures, unlock new abilities, and delve deeper into the story of the Darkness and Flame.
Reviews
- The game features a captivating story set in a post-apocalyptic world, with rich graphics and engaging characters.
- Puzzles are varied and enjoyable, with a good mix of hidden object scenes and mini-games that keep the gameplay interesting.
- The game offers a lengthy playtime with a fast travel map, collectibles, and a bonus chapter that adds depth to the overall experience.
- Some achievements can be tedious and may require replaying the game, which can be frustrating for players.
- The voice acting has been criticized for being subpar, which detracts from the overall immersion of the game.
- There are reports of bugs, such as text boxes getting stuck on the screen, which can hinder gameplay and affect the experience.
- story58 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, featuring a captivating blend of adventure, mystery, and fantasy elements set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players appreciate the engaging plot, rich graphics, and well-executed cutscenes, with many noting that the narrative continues seamlessly from the previous installment. While some feel the storyline lacks depth compared to other titles from the same developer, the overall experience remains enjoyable and immersive.
“Rich graphics, cutscenes, deep characters, and backstory.”
“Uncle Colin has lost his memories, and the story follows their adventures to restore his memory and to save the woman in his recurring nightmares.”
“The story is interesting, set in a post-apocalyptic future with magic, a blend of fantasy, sci-fi, and steampunk.”
“The story is okay.”
“As far as the storyline is concerned, it lacks a bit of depth but the idea is not bad.”
“Uncle Colin has lost his memories and the story follows their adventures to restore his memory and to save the woman in his recurring nightmares.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their richness and quality, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful art style, atmospheric variations across locations, and excellent cutscenes. While some noted that certain elements were difficult to spot, overall, the visuals are considered among the best in the genre, enhancing the storytelling and gameplay experience. Improvements in graphics, including classic hidden-object scenes, have also been positively acknowledged.
“The graphics were some of the best that I've seen.”
“The graphics look fine and the different locations offer a lot of atmospheric variations.”
“Graphics were well done and the cutscenes were excellent.”
“They were hard to spot, which made it more difficult due to the graphics.”
“The graphics look fine, but the different locations do not offer enough atmospheric variations.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and do not meet the expectations set by other games in the genre.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-structured, offering a fair length and a variety of activities, including achievements and a bonus adventure. Players appreciate the customizable difficulty settings and the helpful in-game guide for overcoming challenges. Overall, the experience is smooth and bug-free, making it a highly recommended title, especially for fans of the genre.
“Highly recommended, especially in terms of length of gameplay and having lots of things to do.”
“There's also a bonus adventure, fast travel, and customizable gameplay difficulty settings.”
“The gameplay is direct and clear; if you want all the achievements, you'll have to play on expert difficulty. It wasn't very hard, and if you ever get stuck in any part, there is an in-game guide to help.”
“(There is a section in the 'extra' menu where you can play the game in a collectible mode, allowing you to go back and forth and collect whatever you missed during your gameplay.)”
“The gameplay length is fair considering the price and the genre.”
- music14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as fitting and atmospheric, with peaceful moments that enhance the experience. However, some reviewers found the soundtrack to be somewhat dull and not particularly memorable, indicating that while it serves its purpose, it may lack standout qualities. Overall, the music and voiceovers are considered adequate, contributing positively to the game's ambiance.
“Music is peaceful in appropriate times and everything just works really good overall.”
“Music is the same as the first game, good and fitting the atmosphere.”
“Music and voiceovers were good.”
“The soundtrack is a bit dull though.”
“I didn't particularly notice the music, which means it was fine.”
“Voice acting is ok, as well as the music.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by visually appealing graphics and diverse locations that provide a range of atmospheric experiences. The music, consistent with the first game, effectively complements the overall ambiance, contributing to an immersive environment.
“The graphics look fine and the different locations offer a lot of atmospheric variations.”
“Music is the same as the first game, good and fitting the atmosphere.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that certain achievements in the game can be tedious, often necessitating a replay to complete them, which may lead to a grinding experience.
“Some achievements are tedious and might require a game replay.”
“Some achievements are tedious and might require a game replay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific feedback on the stability of the game, focusing instead on the enjoyment of its features and environment. Therefore, no conclusive assessment of stability can be drawn from the provided texts.