Darkness and Flame: The Dark Side Collector's Edition

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In "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.

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Play Modes

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

Darkness and Flame: The Dark Side Collector's Edition screenshot

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

story18 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

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 adds depth to the story and provides additional gameplay content.

The game is quite similar to the free version, leading to feelings of being misled.
Localization issues exist, particularly the inability to change the game language.
Some achievements are tedious and may require replaying the game to complete.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for being well-thought-out and engaging, with a blend of fantasy, sci-fi, and steampunk elements set in a post-apocalyptic future. Players appreciate the continuation of the narrative from previous installments in the series, though some express a desire for more backstory on certain characters. Overall, the plot 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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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).”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their stunning quality and beautiful artwork, particularly on widescreen displays. However, some players experienced eye strain when trying to locate 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 well-executed voiceovers.
- “The graphics in this game are stunning and the story is well-thought-out.”
- “The artwork is beautiful, runs nice on widescreen, and the voiceovers are well done too.”
- “The graphics in this game are stunning and the story is well-thought-out.”
- “I wish the graphics were a bit better, as it was an eye strain to try and find the 'moving' hidden objects.”
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 it fits the game.”
- “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.”
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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that certain achievements in the game can be tedious, often necessitating a replay to complete them, which may contribute to a grinding experience.
- “Some achievements are tedious and might require a game replay.”
- “Some achievements are tedious and might require a game replay.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model for "Identical to Darkness and Flame: The Dark Side" is free-to-play, incorporating microtransactions that may impact the gameplay experience. Players have noted that these microtransactions are similar to those found in other titles within the genre.
- “Identical to Darkness and Flame: The Dark Side F2P (with microtransactions).”
- “Identical to Darkness and Flame: The Dark Side F2P (with microtransactions).”