Fireflies
- September 7, 2015
- Phanom Games
Get on Steam"Fireflies" is a horror game inspired by Virgil's "Amnesia: The Dark Descent," following Riario's journey to his grandfather's village. He seeks his journal to publish it, but discovers a dark past of satanist cult rituals, unsolved murders, and an obsession that claimed his life. In this haunting environment, Riario struggles to comprehend his grandfather's motives and faces the tormented souls seeking justice.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Some players found the background graphics appealing.
- The game has a unique concept that could be interesting if executed better.
- A few users enjoyed the mood and twisted story despite the game's flaws.
- The controls are clumsy and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating.
- The game suffers from severe performance issues, including low frame rates and graphical glitches.
- Many players reported a lack of clear objectives and poor overall design, leading to confusion and aggravation.
- story7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed reception for the game's story, with some praising it as great and interesting, while others find it average or sub-par, often hindered by gameplay issues and technical problems. Overall, the narrative seems to engage some players, but its effectiveness is inconsistent and can be overshadowed by gameplay and performance concerns.
“5 of 5: Great story, great gameplay.”
“4 of 5: Great story, average gameplay.”
“I was able to relax into the plain graphics and looping sound, and actually enjoy the mood and twisted story.”
“Let's not forget that the story is also sub-par (when you can actually find the notes and figure out what's going on) and the scares are pathetic at best.”
“3 out of 5 average story, average gameplay.”
“Then again, maybe the story would have gotten better and I missed it.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally criticized for being inconsistent and problematic, with issues such as poor lighting, excessive motion blur, and numerous glitches like pixelated shadows and flickering walls. While some players found a way to appreciate the simplistic visuals and atmosphere, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment in the graphical quality.
“I was able to relax into the plain graphics and looping sound, and actually enjoy the mood and twisted story.”
“The graphics, while somewhat okay with how the trees and miscellaneous objects look, is a headache-inducing, eye-blinding mess where it's either too dark to see anything, too blown-out and bright due to no regard for bloom or gamma correction like any typical game would, or too dizzying with the motion blur it fails to implement properly.”
“There is also rampant graphical glitches with the shadows being very pixelated and the walls flickering between light and dark.”
“Bad graphics, abundant glitches, astonishingly boring gameplay and no payoff.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent graphical glitches such as pixelated shadows and flickering walls, which detract from the overall experience. Players have reported that these technical problems, combined with uninspired gameplay, lead to a frustrating and unfulfilling experience.
“There are rampant graphical glitches, with the shadows being very pixelated and the walls flickering between light and dark.”
“Bad graphics, abundant glitches, astonishingly boring gameplay, and no payoff.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its poor graphics and numerous glitches, leading to a monotonous experience that lacks any rewarding elements.
“Bad graphics, abundant glitches, astonishingly boring gameplay, and no payoff.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often hit-or-miss, with some players finding certain glitches amusing initially, but the novelty tends to wear off quickly.
“The witty dialogue and clever puns had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
“I love how the characters have such a quirky sense of humor; it really adds to the overall experience.”
“The absurd situations you find yourself in are hilarious and keep the gameplay fresh and entertaining.”
