Fire in the Beastlands
- December 2, 2021
- Chimney Castle
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Fire in the Beastlands" , embark on a challenging 2D sidescrolling action-RPG set in a richly detailed prehistoric world. Battle primeval creatures, explore ancient wonders, and experience a meaningful journey that captures the spirit of early man's struggle for survival and dominance. This game, created by a single developer, offers a unique blend of combat, discovery, and adventure.
Windows
Reviews
- Challenging gameplay with a steep learning curve that rewards skill and strategy.
- Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a mysterious story that enhances immersion.
- Responsive developer who engages with the community and provides support.
- Some players found certain sections, like the pitch black underwater area, too scary or difficult.
- The initial lack of detail in the map can be frustrating for players trying to navigate the world.
- Visual jank may deter some players, despite the overall charm and passion evident in the game's design.
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics have a unique, hand-drawn art style that may take some time to appreciate, but many players ultimately find it charming and reminiscent of classic games. The dark, beautifully crafted visuals complement the game's grim atmosphere, showcasing the developers' dedication to detail in both animations and artwork. Overall, the graphics evoke a nostalgic feel while enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The graphics are very cool and give that old school feel to me like when I played 20 years ago.”
“This epic journey is handcrafted, with beautiful, dark graphics that match the grim gameplay and excellent sound/music.”
“The graphics took a bit for me to get used to, but then I ended up loving the art style.”
“You can tell a mountain of sweat and grit was poured into the animations and artwork.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features a rich and mysterious narrative that stands out in its genre, with a story that unfolds through environmental storytelling and hidden secrets. Players are encouraged to piece together a deep, layered plot that rewards exploration and engagement, reminiscent of classic titles like Dark Souls, Metroid, and Castlevania. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its depth and integration with challenging gameplay.
“Great mysterious story that can hang with the best of the genre.”
“There is so much story being told to the player in this game, and much of it isn't expressed directly.”
“A lot of it is being told by the environment, and anytime something appears random, chances are that it isn't and it's actually telling the player something, such as where secrets are or just more of the lore and story.”
“If the goal was to make a game with a deep and layered story that had much more beneath the surface if you were willing to piece it together, then well... mission accomplished!”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a meticulously crafted experience that combines challenging mechanics reminiscent of Dark Souls with Metroidvania elements, offering a deep and layered story for players to uncover. The combat is well-designed, appealing particularly to veteran players, and is complemented by dark, atmospheric graphics and sound. Overall, it successfully merges the best aspects of classic titles while providing a rewarding journey.
“This epic journey is handcrafted, with beautiful, dark graphics that match the grim gameplay and excellent sound/music.”
“If the goal was to make a game with a deep and layered story that had much more beneath the surface if you were willing to piece it together and then combine that with challenging yet rewarding gameplay and the best elements of Dark Souls, Metroid, and Castlevania... then well... mission accomplished!”
“The game mechanics and combat are well designed, and veteran players of Dark Souls will certainly appreciate and feel comfortable with those systems.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
“I found the combat system to be overly simplistic, lacking depth and variety.”
“The platforming mechanics are poorly designed, leading to frequent and unnecessary deaths.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, complementing the dark graphics and enhancing the grim gameplay experience. Reviewers commend the sound and music design as excellent, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere.
“This epic journey is handcrafted, with beautiful, dark graphics that match the grim gameplay and excellent sound/music.”
“Excellent work by the music and sound designer.”
