Fireflies
- August 28, 2018
- Sourabh P Hamigi
Get on Steam"Fireflies is a single-player Mystery Action game that takes you on a narrative-driven journey. After receiving a worrisome voicemail from your sister, you find yourself in a strange place, determined to reach a breathtaking forest filled with fireflies. The game features first-person exploration, survival elements, puzzle-solving, and encounters with mysterious characters. Your goal is to unravel the mysteries of the unknown and make your way to the fireflies forest."
Reviews
- The story is compelling and keeps players engaged.
- The visuals are beautiful, enhancing the exploration and puzzle-solving experience.
- The game shows potential and is a good learning experience for the developer.
- The game is buggy and has unintuitive controls, making navigation frustrating.
- There are no volume controls, leading to inconsistent audio levels.
- The overall execution, including voice acting and environments, is considered mediocre.
- story8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it compelling and immersive, while others describe it as mediocre and unengaging. Despite the varied opinions, many appreciate the psychological depth and interpretive nature of the narrative, which adds to the overall experience. Overall, the story seems to resonate well with those who enjoy exploration and personal interpretation.
“The story was interesting and kept me gripped.”
“It all comes down to interpreting the story in your own way, which I did and was quite taken back by the immersive and intricate nature of it.”
“It is an exploratory game with a very interesting psychological story.”
“Everything about this game, from the story to the voice acting to the environments, is mediocre.”
“I figure this is a game where I run around and click on things to hear a story, which I'm not that interested in to begin with.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their stunning visuals that enhance exploration and puzzle-solving, although some users report occasional glitches. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the compelling storyline and overall gameplay experience.
“The visuals are just amazing and make the exploration and puzzle-solving that much more fun!”
“So far in my playthrough, I have experienced awesome graphics, a catchy story, and much more!”
“Its graphics can be a little glitchy, but the storyline is quite compelling.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs, slow performance, and a lack of engaging gameplay. Many players are calling for improvements to enhance the overall experience.
“How buggy, slow, and boring this game can get. Please make it better!”
“Buggy and unintuitive.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a lack of emotional connection to the game, indicating that it did not resonate with them deeply enough to warrant replaying it.
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is noted as engaging and intriguing, capturing players' interest throughout the narrative.
“The character development was fascinating and kept me engaged throughout the game.”
“I loved how the characters evolved over time, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”
“The depth of character development added layers to the story, making each character's choices impactful.”
