Fireboy & Watergirl: Elements

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In Fireboy & Watergirl: Elements, players explore seven elemental temples and solve puzzles in either single-player or co-op mode. The aim is to beat the times, collect diamonds, and guide Fireboy and Watergirl safely through each level. With challenging environments and a focus on teamwork or quick timing, it's a fun and engaging cooperative platformer experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Fireboy & Watergirl: Elements screenshot

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 167 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Nostalgic experience that brings back childhood memories and is fun to play with friends.
Challenging and innovative puzzles that require teamwork, making it a great co-op game.
Affordable and entertaining, especially for those who enjoyed the original version.

Performance issues, including slow character movement and bugs with achievements.
Remote play functionality is inconsistent and can lead to lag or unplayable conditions.
Some levels are frustratingly difficult with strict time limits, making completion challenging.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its classic experience and addictive nature, particularly in "Fireboy & Watergirl: Elements," which features fun and innovative puzzles. However, issues arise with remote play functionality, where character movement is sluggish and timing is affected, especially at refresh rates above 60 Hz, leading to a frustrating experience for some players.
- “Great game, wonderful gameplay, classic experience. I have played for 52 hours.”
- “Fireboy & Watergirl: Elements combines fun and addictive gameplay with challenging and innovative puzzles.”
- “If run normally, remote play together works just fine, but characters move so slowly that timing and wind mechanics end up being broken.”
- “If launching the executable directly, remote play together is broken and the host will appear busy, making it impossible to play together without the gameplay being broken.”
- “The gameplay is a complete joke at any refresh rate other than 60 Hz.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting that the soundtrack remains enjoyable and impactful, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is still nice.”
- “Animation and music still slap.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game requires a monitor set to 60Hz for optimal performance, indicating that players may experience issues if their display settings are not configured accordingly.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported stability issues, noting bugs such as missing achievements despite completing specific tasks, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I collected all the green gems and diamonds, but I didn't receive an achievement, which feels a bit buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I've encountered several glitches that disrupt gameplay and affect overall stability.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story has been criticized for lacking engagement and depth, leading some players to suggest that it is better to spend time outdoors than to invest in the game's narrative.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me disappointed.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection.”