Darkness and Flame: Missing Memories
- October 24, 2017
- FIVE-BN GAMES
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamIn "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.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating story with well-developed characters and engaging puzzles.
- Graphics and animations are beautifully designed, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- The gameplay offers a good mix of hidden object scenes, mini-games, and a large map with fast travel options.
- Some puzzles can be tedious and repetitive, requiring multiple playthroughs to achieve 100% completion.
- The voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some characters sounding less appealing.
- There are occasional bugs, such as text boxes getting stuck, which can hinder gameplay.
- story29 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging plot, rich graphics, and deep character development. Set in a post-apocalyptic world with elements of fantasy and mystery, the narrative is complemented by enjoyable puzzles and mini-games, making for a captivating experience. While some reviewers noted a lack of depth in the storyline compared to other titles, the overall consensus highlights a fun and interesting narrative that keeps players invested.
“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.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their richness and quality, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful visuals, atmospheric variations, and well-executed cutscenes. Players appreciate the improved graphics, which enhance the storytelling and overall experience, making it one of the standout features of the game. Overall, the art style and graphical presentation contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“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 harder because of the graphics.”
“The graphics look fine, but the different locations offer a lot of atmospheric variations.”
“The graphics of the game are really pretty, but they don't always enhance the gameplay experience.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-structured, offering a variety of activities and a fair length for its price. Players can customize difficulty settings, utilize fast travel, and access an in-game guide for assistance, while also enjoying a bonus adventure and collectible mode. Overall, it is highly recommended, though some players may prefer other titles from the same developer for their storytelling and gameplay experience.
“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.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, fitting the atmosphere and enhancing the experience, though some find it a bit dull or unnoticeable. Overall, it complements the gameplay effectively, with voiceovers also being deemed satisfactory.
“Music is peaceful at appropriate times, and everything just works really well overall.”
“Music and voiceovers were good.”
“Music is the same as the first game, good and fitting the atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is a bit dull though.”
“I didn't particularly notice the music, which means it was fine.”
“Voice acting is okay, as well as the music.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The 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.
“The graphics look fine, and the different locations offer a lot of atmospheric variations.”
“The music is the same as the first game, good and fitting the atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that certain achievements in the game can be tedious and may necessitate replaying sections, contributing to a sense of grinding.
“Some achievements are tedious and might require replaying the game.”
“The grinding feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I found myself spending hours on repetitive tasks just to progress, which became frustrating.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific feedback on stability; instead, they focus on the enjoyment of various game elements like the post-apocalyptic world and vehicles. Therefore, no conclusive information about stability can be derived from the provided texts.
