Fire & Steel

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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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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 157 reviews

story4 positive mentions

optimization5 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and unique experience of flying as a dragon, allowing players to engage in combat against WWII forces.
Controls are generally easy to master, providing a satisfying gameplay experience once players get accustomed to them.
The graphics and sound design are decent for the price, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.

The game is quite short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leading to concerns about replayability.
There are significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and lack of graphical options, which can hinder the experience.
The control scheme can feel clunky and unintuitive at times, especially for players using keyboard and mouse.

story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
82%
8%
The game's story is generally considered underdeveloped, with a short campaign and basic cutscenes that provide minimal narrative depth. While some players appreciate the interesting premise and the news commentary that adds context, many express a desire for a more substantial plot and character development. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.
- “The premise is also quite interesting, though I'm probably the only crazy person here for the story.”
- “The news commentary after each mission is a big bonus.”
- “Fun story and fun gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “There's not too much plot but I think what was there was pretty effective, aside from an abrupt end.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
58%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and atmospheric appeal, featuring varied landscapes and decent animations. However, many users noted the lack of adjustable graphics settings, which can lead to performance issues, particularly with frame rates during intense moments. Additionally, some players experienced graphical glitches and expressed a desire for more customization options to enhance the visual experience.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “I had some serious FPS drops in some heated moments; I wanted to decrease the graphics quality, but it wasn't possible (I have a GTX 1070, played the game on 1920x1080).”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
48%
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The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with responsive controls and exciting mechanics, though it suffers from limitations such as a weak dodge mechanic and a short campaign lasting under two hours. Players appreciate the challenge and potential for mastery, but many express a desire for more depth, such as additional gameplay modes and improved mechanics. Overall, while the game showcases talent and enjoyable elements, it may not offer enough content to justify its price for some players.
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is basic.”
- “90% of games are bad now, this one included in that list: a dragon that can't dodge, developers who punish you for using a controller, terrible mechanics, and the laziest control scheme I have ever seen.”
- “The actual gameplay still feels like a tech demo.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
27%
45%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly at high graphics settings, leading to stuttering and struggles on various systems. While some found the gameplay enjoyable despite these challenges, others noted that specific conditions, such as the number of enemies or time of day, exacerbated the performance problems. Overall, improvements in optimization are needed for a smoother experience.
- “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.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while it offers scoring systems and higher difficulty levels that encourage repeated play, many users find it too short and lacking in additional content to sustain long-term interest. Suggestions for improvement include adding new dragon types and a sandbox mode to enhance replay value. Overall, while some players appreciate the potential for replayability, others feel it falls short due to its brevity.
- “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.”
- “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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the immersive atmosphere with exciting and moody soundscapes that complement the gameplay. While some users find the sound effects and music to be excellent and atmospheric, others feel that the background music is decent but not particularly memorable. Overall, the sound design effectively contributes to the game's intensity, despite some minor criticisms regarding controls.
- “Great sound, exciting music, and gameplay.”
- “The whole feeling, with the weather, 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.”
- “Music is pretty decent, but the controls can be jarring.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marked by a mix of graphical glitches and clunky controls, which can detract from the initial experience. However, players generally find that they adapt quickly, and these issues do not significantly hinder the overall enjoyment of the game. Despite some persistent bugs, the visuals are still considered pleasant, contributing to an addictive gameplay experience.
- “The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs and glitches.”
- “The controls feel a bit clunky at first, and there are a few graphical glitches here and there.”
- “Taa options make the game less and less playable, but remove a lot of the hideous jaggies and chroma key glitches.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by playful interactions and absurd scenarios, such as the amusing idea of a cutscene featuring Hitler humorously taunting a dragon. Overall, players find the game to be funny and entertaining, often highlighting its whimsical and unexpected comedic elements.
- “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
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive sound design, featuring impactful audio elements like soldiers' wails and intense music that enhance the experience. The combination of intuitive controls and atmospheric visuals, particularly during night levels and dragon combat, contributes to a captivating and engaging environment.
- “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 feels very immersive with explosions, gunfire, and destructive sounds filling the room.”
- “Especially the night levels feel so atmospheric.”
- “Intuitive controls and atmospheric visuals, with high-octane dragon combat.”
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 it may require significant time investment to progress.
- “Grinding in this game is a rewarding experience that keeps you engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is satisfying, as it allows you to see tangible progress in your character's development.”
- “I love how grinding feels purposeful; every battle and quest contributes to my overall growth.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The pseudo-escort mission was a bit long and tedious.”