Fire Tonight

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 47 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • music
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When one of the first things a game has you do is rewind a cassette tape with a pencil, you know you’re in for a good time.
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Fire Tonight is a narrative-driven game following Maya and Devin as they try to reunite in a city on fire in 1990. Avoid obstacles and reminisce about their relationship as you help Maya explainable reach Devin's apartment before the city is consumed by flames. This game is inspired by Information Society's song of the same name and explores the power of belief in each other amidst external challenges.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The art style and animation are unique and visually appealing, reminiscent of 90s aesthetics.
  • The game features charming music and a cute, heartwarming story about love and connection.
  • It's a fun, short experience that can serve as a relaxing break from longer games.
  • The game is exceptionally short, taking around 40-60 minutes to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • Puzzles are overly simplistic and lack challenge, leading to a feeling of missed potential.
  • Character dynamics and dialogue can be unlikable or frustrating, particularly with one of the main characters.
  • graphics21 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, reminiscent of 90s aesthetics and cartoon influences, with vibrant colors and appealing animations that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the visuals as the standout feature, often overshadowing the simpler gameplay and dialogue. Overall, the game's cute and engaging visuals make it a delightful choice for fans of visually-driven puzzle games.

    • “The art style is absolutely beautiful, however, and is easily my favorite part of this love story.”
    • “The blues, teals, pinks, purples, and multi-colored buildings, artwork, and signs all catch your eye and make the game even more enjoyable.”
    • “It's a fun little game with wonderful visuals and a great soundtrack to boot; you can't help but bop along as you're playing.”
    • “The graphics have a distinct 90's aesthetic that feels outdated.”
    • “While the art style, animation, and music are all really great, the graphics themselves are lacking and don't hold up against the other elements.”
    • “The aesthetics are very cute, but the overall graphics feel simplistic and could use more detail.”
  • story19 mentions

    The game's story is characterized as cute and heartwarming, focusing on a romantic narrative between two young characters amidst chaos. However, many reviewers noted that the plot feels incomplete or too short, with some threads seemingly dropped during development. Despite its brevity, the charming art style and engaging soundtrack enhance the overall experience, leaving players wanting more depth and additional chapters.

    • “A short yet sweet game that tells the story of two young ones in love, trying to find their way to each other in the midst of an electrical fire.”
    • “The story is a bit silly, but that just makes it that much more endearing as the characters try to find one another in the chaos.”
    • “The story on the other side, is easy going and heartwarming with the dialogues and the cutscenes.”
    • “It felt like there were a lot of plot threads that may have gotten dropped in development, but the beginning of the thread was still there.”
    • “The game is just very short and the plot feels like there is a chapter missing.”
    • “Good art style and soundtrack, decent albeit simple story, but it is too short (took about an hour for me to complete) to be satisfying at any price point.”
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its catchy and nostalgic qualities reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. However, some criticism arises regarding the repetitiveness of the soundtrack, which can detract from the gameplay. Overall, the combination of engaging music and appealing visuals contributes positively to the game's charm, despite its simplicity and brevity.

    • “The soundtrack is very good and I think the character models are well designed.”
    • “It's a fun little game with wonderful visuals and a great soundtrack to boot; you can't help but bop along as you're playing.”
    • “I want to start by saying that I love the music and visuals of this game.”
    • “Just feels like a wasted opportunity - put this art, animation and music into something like an adventure RPG and you'd be on to a winner.”
    • “[b]Sound effects/tracks:[/b] 5/10, static, repeated soundtrack.”
    • “It feels like the same soundtrack going on during the whole game.”
  • gameplay10 mentions

    The gameplay has been criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels bland and mediocre compared to the game's appealing art style and music. While there are some variations and basic mechanics introduced in each chapter, the overall experience is described as boring, with frustrating controls and uninspired puzzles. Despite a cute romance story, the gameplay fails to engage players meaningfully.

    • “There are still some variations, because Fire Tonight has some basic stealth gameplay too, such as avoiding police officers required during one level.”
    • “The gameplay is not out of the ordinary, but it introduces simple new mechanics in every chapter.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely simple, and I wish it would be more.”
    • “Even at 80% off, less than an hour's gameplay to reunite a determined girlfriend with a bit of a useless boyfriend is barely worthwhile.”
    • “Art style, animation, and music are all really great, but the puzzles are super basic, the dialogue is thumbs down, and the gameplay itself is really bland and boring, especially when compared against how nice the other elements are.”
    • “Character dialogue and setting is good, but the gameplay itself is just so mediocre and the controls are annoying.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as wholesome and heartwarming, with a focus on elemental human experiences. Players appreciate the easygoing story, complemented by engaging dialogues and cutscenes that evoke genuine feelings.

    • “One of the most elemental and emotional states of our existence.”
    • “The story on the other side is easygoing and heartwarming with the dialogues and the cutscenes.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players appreciate that the grinding in the game is brief, which helps prevent it from becoming tedious and instead enhances the overall enjoyment.

    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making the game more of a chore than a fun experience.”
    • “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and feels like a major time sink.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the character design is praised for its charm, the reviews do not provide substantial insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game.

    • “I truly adore the character design and the charming, low-polygon environment.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere received a mixed response, with a score of 5/10, indicating that while some elements may be engaging, overall it lacks a strong or immersive quality.

    • “The atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
    • “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any emotional response.”
    • “The environment feels lifeless, making it hard to get lost in the world.”
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