Fire

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Fire is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Daedalic Entertainment and was released on April 9, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

FIRE is a puzzleventure with intuitive puzzle design. Without losing many words it tells a savagely hilarious story. Journey into the Stone Age and face the most challenging task of this era: The search for fire! This story's hero is the lovably chaotic Neanderthal Ungh who dozes off during his very first night watch. The next morning, the catastrophe ensues: the fire's gone out and Ungh is banis…

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Audience ScoreBased on 292 reviews

humor86 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and animations, creating a visually appealing experience.
Puzzles are generally fun and can be amusing, with some requiring creative thinking.
The game is easy to play and suitable for casual gamers, making it accessible for a wide audience.

The game is very short, typically taking only 2-4 hours to complete, which may not justify the price.
Many puzzles can be obtuse or illogical, leading to frustration and reliance on guides.
There is a lack of a hint system, making it difficult for players to progress without external help.

humor
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, often blending cute and juvenile elements with crude and unexpected moments. Players appreciate the funny characters, quirky puzzles, and vibrant art style, although some find certain gross aspects off-putting. Overall, the game delivers a lighthearted and amusing experience, making it a delightful adventure for fans of the genre, despite its brevity.
- “It's a very nice little hilarious adventure puzzler.”
- “Such a funny and clever game, with nice design!”
- “The game's quite humorous as well, often in some amusingly crude ways which work well given the setting of the game.”
- “I guess it's a matter of taste, but I found it too slow and unappealing (and not funny).”
- “You play as a caveman and your aim in each level is to release/catch the firefly and there is no dialogue (apart from some cavemen speak); it's funny, witty, clever and I would love to see more levels via DLC.”
graphics
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute, cartoony art style and polished animations, which enhance the overall experience and immersion. Many reviewers appreciate the colorful visuals and the charming soundtrack, although some express concerns about the game's perceived simplicity and occasional abstract puzzles. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable for a broad audience.
- “The graphics and animations are gorgeous, the music is great, the puzzles are pretty challenging but a lot of fun.”
- “Graphics are awesome and everything looks well polished, funny and very original.”
- “I love the colorful and polished artwork on this game, however it did create the expectation that this was going to be a very childish game which would be far too easy.”
- “This sux graphic quality and short gameplay need around 3GB of HDD space???!!!”
- “~ graphics ~ // no full screen”
- “Yes, yes, there are some neat graphics, but everything else just sucks.”
music
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players enjoying the mellow soundtrack and sound design. While the soundtrack is considered top-notch and adds to the game's immersion, some players found specific music-related puzzles challenging or confusing. Overall, the combination of charming graphics and engaging music contributes to a fun and artistic puzzle game.
- “The art design is superb, the music and sound are top-notch, and the animations are lively.”
- “Yes it's short, but it's not only a lot of fun but the soundtrack music is wonderful!”
- “Great graphics, absolutely loved the music and the humour.”
- “The only thing I didn’t like was the music puzzle in level 4.”
- “I’ve ranted about music puzzles before so I won’t repeat myself, but they are pretty much incomprehensible to me.”
- “I do feel compelled to mention that someone who's deaf will have to use a walkthrough for one particular puzzle in the game, where you're tasked with reconstructing bits of music using four variable audio tracks with three choices each.”
story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Fire: Ungh's Quest" revolves around a caveman named Ungh who embarks on a short journey to retrieve fire for his tribe after being exiled. While some players appreciate the humor and lightheartedness of the narrative, many find the story to be minimal and lacking depth, primarily serving as a backdrop for the puzzle gameplay. Overall, it is described as a cute and funny tale, albeit with a loose and simplistic plot.
- “Cute little point and clicker with a fun storyline and decent puzzles.”
- “I love the humor and the story.”
- “I love this game, it's a wonderful story!”
- “But that's it, the story is pretty much a meh... or non-existent other than Ungh the caveman needs to get a fire so he can return to his village.”
- “There wasn't entirely much of a story involved either.”
- “- there is no substantial story”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a short but entertaining puzzle experience, typically lasting around 2-3 hours, with a linear progression through scenes. While some puzzles can be challenging, the mechanics are generally simple and involve interacting with objects to advance. Despite its engaging art style and humor, many reviewers feel the game does not justify its price due to its brevity.
- “Great art style, great story, great gameplay!”
- “A very short, but very entertaining game for your casual puzzling gameplay!”
- “Overall, I'd say it's a good puzzle game (mind you, the time machine level made no sense to me), but I cannot recommend it at full price as 10 bucks for 2-3 hours of gameplay is really not worth it.”
- “The gameplay is linear; you have to finish one scene to move to the next one.”
- “The trailer made me think there could be some unusual mechanics, but nope, nothing of sorts.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers limited replayability due to its short length and minimal rewards, such as concept art for completion. While players can revisit levels to collect missed coins for achievements, the lack of substantial content may deter repeated playthroughs. Hidden collectibles provide some incentive, but many reviewers feel the game ultimately lacks depth for extensive replay.
- “ infinitely replayable”
- “Too bad there is not much in the replay value, but overall I enjoyed this one.”
- “Levels are replayable to get the coins you missed for achievements.”
- “Possibly too short, but it does at least invite replayability by having hidden collectibles.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite its short length, many reviewers express frustration with the repetitive nature of the gameplay, leading to a lack of motivation to continue.
- “You will need a second life for grinding.”
- “I was really expecting something fun and silly, but it just felt fairly tedious and I just can't bring myself to finish it.”
- “A tedious point and click game which isn't anywhere near as much fun as it looks.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has notable stability issues, with frequent bugs and crashes reported by users. A specific puzzle can cause the game to freeze if approached incorrectly, though this scenario is considered rare and easily remedied by restarting.
- “The game is buggy and crashes on me.”
- “The only fault I can give is with one particular puzzle, which, if done incorrectly, freezes the game. However, it's very unlikely that anyone would do it the way I did, and it's easy to fix by restarting the game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is not a primary focus, as players find the appeal lies more in its amusing and bizarre animations, unique character designs, and diverse environments. While the characters may not undergo significant growth, the overall experience is enriched by the game's quirky visual elements and scenarios.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the monetization strategy, particularly the intrusive ads that appear immediately upon entering the game, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Really, ads the second I drop into the game?”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a sense of emotional confinement due to the limited navigation options, feeling trapped by the game's mechanics. This restriction contributes to a heightened sense of frustration and helplessness.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a unique and well-crafted atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, despite the puzzles being relatively easy and often reliant on trial and error. The presentation effectively contributes to this immersive environment.
- “The puzzles aren't that hard and are more about trying combinations until you find the right one at times, but it does a good job in presentation and has a unique atmosphere around it.”