Fire & Steel

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Fire & Steel is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Kreatin Studios and was released on December 14, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Fire & Steel," play as a resurrected dragon seeking revenge in a World War II setting. Battle against human ground forces, including machine guns, tanks, and artillery. Take to the skies to fight against historical air forces and reduce mighty battleships to ashes.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 166 reviews

story4 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and fun concept of playing as a dragon in a World War II setting, allowing players to unleash destruction on enemy forces.
The controls are generally easy to master, providing a satisfying experience when flying and attacking enemies.
Despite its short length, the game is enjoyable and provides a nostalgic arcade shooter feel, making it a good value for its price.

The game suffers from clunky controls and lacks quality of life features, such as mid-level checkpoints and the ability to rebind keys.
It is extremely short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leaving a desire for more content and depth.
The graphics and optimization are subpar, with reports of lag and performance issues even on capable systems.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally perceived as underdeveloped and brief, with many players noting that it lacks a satisfying conclusion and depth. While the premise involving dragons and WWII is intriguing, the narrative is primarily conveyed through basic cutscenes and news clips, leaving players wanting more content and a richer storyline. Overall, the campaign is short, and while some elements are enjoyable, the storytelling feels incomplete and could benefit from further expansion in future updates.
- “The premise is also quite interesting, though I'm probably the only crazy person here for the story lol.”
- “The news commentary after each mission is a big bonus.”
- “And the more you progress in the story, the stronger and bigger you get, evolving and then growing into an all-powerful and invincible elder dragon that uses all abilities to its fullest!”
- “Extremely short game that starts but does not finish a storyline.”
- “The campaign isn't long, and the story is presented rather plainly with initial voice over radio broadcast narration that ebbs alongside somberly silent characters.”
- “Not much of a story.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the overall visual quality and varied landscapes, while others criticize the lack of adjustable settings and the presence of glitches. Many users note that the graphics feel more suited to older consoles like the PS4, and performance issues such as frame rate drops are common, especially at higher settings. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent, there is a clear demand for more customization options and polish.
- “The graphics are amazing, but not adjustable - post processing seems to be the fps killer here, but is only low, medium, or high adjustable.”
- “I thought the graphics, animation, and gameplay were well done!”
- “Really surprised at how much I like this game, so much fun, the graphics are decent, sound effects are good, and the general presentation of the game is of a high quality.”
- “Considering that the game's graphics are frankly PS4 level, this shouldn't be the case.”
- “As it stands, I'll give it an 8/10, taking points off for collision jank and pretty lackluster graphical fidelity, even at max settings.”
- “It's not perfect, the main downside being the extremely limited graphics and gameplay options, but the price is right and if you go into it expecting a slice of awesome dragon action you won't be disappointed.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring responsive controls and exciting mechanics, though it suffers from limitations such as a weak dodge system and a short campaign lasting under two hours. Players appreciate the fun elements, like the fire-breathing attacks, but many express a desire for more depth, such as a progression system and additional gameplay modes. Overall, while the game showcases talent and has potential, it feels somewhat basic and could benefit from improvements in mechanics and content.
- “Controls are responsive, easy to use, and once mastered, make for exciting gameplay.”
- “I thought the graphics, animation, and gameplay were well done!”
- “It's definitely a short game that you can finish the campaign in less than two hours, but there's clear longevity for score attackers and those who desire to master its gameplay.”
- “Keyboard and mouse won't respond during gameplay.”
- “This game is fun but it suffers from a lack of burst of speed for the dragon and a weak dodge mechanic.”
- “The actual gameplay still feels like a tech demo.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players experiencing stuttering and performance issues, particularly at higher graphics settings and during specific scenarios like night missions or when numerous enemies are present. While some users noted that the gameplay remains enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, making it challenging to run smoothly on various systems. Suggestions for improvement include addressing performance spikes and enhancing graphical settings for better playability.
- “The gameplay is still fantastic, but the performance issues are also on Windows, as you can see from other reviews.”
- “Game runs smoothly, and it's a fantastic concept.”
- “For possible future installments, some simple improvements can be implemented: remove damage from landing on terrain (except if landing too fast), allow granular zoom control over the camera (so that we can tailor how we view our dragon to our tastes), and perhaps add some customization of looks and performance of our dragon.”
- “High graphics will just kill the game; medium has some problems with stuttering at times.”
- “While I didn't find any game-breaking bugs or crashes, the performance wasn't great.”
- “Not optimized; my rig doesn’t have problems running new games, but this one is unplayable if you go with the highest settings.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the immersive atmosphere with exciting soundscapes and moody tracks that complement the gameplay. While some players find the music to be decent but not exceptional, others appreciate how it works in tandem with sound effects to elevate the overall experience. Overall, the sound design, including music and effects, contributes positively to the game's ambiance.
- “Great sound, exciting music and gameplay.”
- “The whole feeling, with the weather and the music and sound effects works very well together.”
- “The sound is awesome, whether it’s the dying wails of the soldiers as you torch them, or the moody and sinister music; it elevates the atmosphere and can feel very immersive with explosions, gunfire, and destructive sounds filling the room.”
- “No music.”
- “Music is pretty decent, but the controls can be jarring.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while it offers some potential through scoring systems and higher difficulty levels, many players find it lacking due to its short length and limited content. Suggestions for improvement include adding new dragon types and game modes to enhance replay value. Despite these shortcomings, some players still enjoy the gameplay enough to revisit it.
- “Its endlessly replayable and great at the price point.”
- “Played on Linux using Proton-GE, really good game but a bit short as it took me just over an hour to beat the game, but does have high replay value, good graphics, good sound, good gameplay once you master the controls. Loved the idea of this game, a dragon taking on the whole WWII countries, good game and nice arcade-like gameplay, recommended.”
- “Even with the replayability elements of higher difficulty levels and achievements that involve things like 'not getting hit' and killing hundreds of enemies, you won't be investing a lot of time in this.”
- “The game is very short and has no replay value.”
- “I don't mind short games, but this one could add something to increase the replay value, like unlocking infinite special fireballs to play around with.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marked by a mix of graphical glitches and clunky controls, particularly noticeable at the start. While these issues can detract from the initial experience, players generally find that they adapt quickly, and the overall gameplay remains enjoyable despite the occasional bugs.
- “The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs/glitches.”
- “Taa options make the game less and less playable, but remove a lot of the hideous jaggies and chroma key glitches.”
- “Although the game offers some nice graphics, there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its slapstick elements, such as characters flinging around like bowling pins, and the inclusion of absurd scenarios, like a potential cutscene featuring Hitler humorously taunting a dragon. Overall, players find the game to be entertaining and funny, often enjoying the comedic interactions and situations.
- “Quite a few jank and soldiers hilariously fling around like bowling pins in a strike animation.”
- “And as a funny idea, it would be hilarious if you got a cutscene where Hitler taunts the dragon only to almost lose a limb.”
- “Funny game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive sound design, featuring impactful audio elements like soldiers' wails and intense music that enhance the experience, particularly during night levels. Additionally, intuitive controls and striking visuals contribute to a captivating environment, especially during high-energy dragon combat.
- “The sound is awesome, whether it’s the dying wails of the soldiers as you torch them, or the moody and sinister music. It elevates the atmosphere and creates an immersive experience with explosions, gunfire, and destructive sounds filling the room.”
- “Especially the night levels feel incredibly atmospheric.”
- “Intuitive controls and atmospheric visuals, combined with high-octane dragon combat, create a captivating experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly noting that certain missions, like the pseudo-escort mission, can feel lengthy and monotonous, suggesting that additional lives may be necessary to manage the grind effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The pseudo-escort mission was a bit long and tedious.”