Darkness and Flame: The Dark Side Collector's Edition
- April 11, 2019
- FIVE-BN GAMES
Get on SteamIn "Darkness and Flame: The Dark Side - Collector's Edition," Alice finds herself on the Dark Side after a powerful hurricane strikes. With her uncle and Farador missing, she must use her faded burning flame power to find them before the Darkness does. This adventure game is filled with hidden objects, puzzles, and complicated quests.
Reviews
- Stunning graphics and well-thought-out story enhance the gameplay experience.
- Engaging mix of mystery, adventure, and challenging mini-puzzles keeps players entertained.
- Bonus chapter and achievements add extra content and replayability to the game.
- The game is quite similar to previous entries in the series, leading to a sense of repetition.
- Localization issues prevent players from changing the language, which can be frustrating.
- Some puzzles and achievements may feel tedious and require replaying the game to complete.
- story15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, featuring a well-thought-out narrative that blends elements of fantasy, sci-fi, and steampunk, set in a post-apocalyptic future. Players appreciate the engaging plot and the continuation of themes from previous installments, though some express a desire for more backstory on certain characters. Overall, the story is complemented by enjoyable mini-games and hidden object scenes, making it a strong aspect of the game.
“The story is interesting, set in a post-apocalyptic future with magic, a blend of fantasy/sci-fi/steampunk.”
“I love the whole trilogy of this series, the final game having an interesting twist to the story.”
“Great game with great mini games and a really good storyline.”
“This one is still good, the story is nice, though I would love to know how the creepy grandma and kid got in the caverns and what they did with the rest of their village.”
“The translation is fine if you don't speak English and simply need to understand the story somehow, but it's still not the best and I'd rather play it in English.”
“Apparently a mere million or so tons of water is not enough to stop a dark knight on a mission (though his minions appear to be done for).”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their stunning quality and beautiful artwork, particularly on widescreen displays. However, some users noted issues with eye strain when locating moving hidden objects, suggesting that improvements could be made in this area. Overall, the visuals complement the well-thought-out story and are enhanced by quality voiceovers.
“The graphics in this game are stunning and the story is well thought-out.”
“The artwork is beautiful, runs nicely on widescreen, and the voiceovers are well done too.”
“I wish the graphics were a bit better; it was an eye strain to try and find the 'moving' hidden objects.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail that modern games offer.”
“I found the visual quality disappointing, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally regarded as pleasant and fitting, though it has been noted that the soundtrack is recycled from other titles in the series, lacking originality.
“The soundtrack is pleasant and fits the game perfectly, creating an immersive experience.”
“Every series tends to have its own original soundtrack that enhances the gameplay.”
“Every five-game series tends to have its own OST to recycle.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a diverse array of hidden object types, including silhouettes and word searches, alongside achievements that can be accessed via the main menu. Players can also enjoy a bonus adventure, fast travel options, and customizable difficulty settings to tailor their experience.
“There is a mix of different types of hidden objects -- silhouettes, words, placements, 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.”
“The gameplay feels disjointed with a confusing mix of different types of objectives, such as silhouettes and word placements, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The achievements are frustratingly tied to the main menu, which detracts from the immersive experience of the gameplay.”
“While there are options for fast travel and customizable difficulty settings, they don't significantly enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
- 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 doing the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization model is similar to "Darkness and Flame: The Dark Side," featuring a free-to-play structure supported by microtransactions. Players may encounter in-game purchases that can enhance their experience, but the reliance on these transactions may affect overall gameplay enjoyment.
“Identical to Darkness and Flame: The Dark Side is a free-to-play game heavily reliant on microtransactions.”
“The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending.”
