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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting psychological story that keeps players engaged.
- The visuals and environment design are praised for their beauty and immersive quality.
- It's free to play, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bad graphics and bugs, especially in the later levels.
- Many players found the gameplay unintuitive and frustrating, with poorly designed puzzles and lack of explanations.
- The inclusion of unnecessary elements, like the devil character, detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % 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 aback 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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the visuals as amazing and enhancing the exploration and puzzle-solving experience, others point out issues such as glitches and a decline in quality in the last two levels. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the compelling storyline, but inconsistencies are noted.
“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!”
“The graphics are bad in the last two levels.”
“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 content. Many players find the experience frustrating and urge for improvements to enhance overall stability.
“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
The emotional impact of the game appears to be fleeting, as players express a lack of desire to revisit it after their initial experience.
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % 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.”
