Firelight Fantasy: Resistance
- July 11, 2021
- Whale Rock Games
"Firelight Fantasy: Resistance" is a strategy role-playing game set in the fantasy world of Whalerock. Players lead a group of rebels fighting against a tyrannical empire, utilizing turn-based combat and strategic decision-making to overcome challenges. The game features character customization, resource management, and a variety of weapons and abilities to master.
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and a beautifully crafted world, immersing players in a captivating winter atmosphere.
- Gameplay is dynamic and engaging, with a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and intense sword battles that keep players on their toes.
- The storyline, while short, is meaningful and filled with unexpected twists, making it an enjoyable experience overall.
- Controller support is lacking, with many controls unbound at launch, making the game essentially unplayable for some users.
- The game feels unbalanced, with some levels being overly difficult and lacking a proper health recovery system, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- Many players feel the game is unfinished, citing bugs, rough animations, and a lack of variety in enemies and levels.
- story25 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in "Firelight Fantasy: Resistance" is described as engaging and meaningful, featuring unexpected twists and a rich narrative that enhances the gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the captivating storytelling and immersive world-building, some critiques point to a lack of depth and coherence in the plot, suggesting it could benefit from further development. Overall, the game is recognized for its blend of action and narrative, appealing to fans of both storytelling and combat.
“While the story may be brief, it carries significant meaning.”
“The storyline is engaging and full of unexpected twists and turns.”
“Firelight fantasy: resistance is a game that skillfully combines beauty, an interesting plot, and addictive gameplay.”
“However, unfortunately, there is no interesting plot here.”
“Despite the fact that the plot is very primitive and does not carry any interesting idea, this game is very pleasant to play.”
“Great potential, but there is a need to improve the storytelling and add some intrigue.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere, featuring beautifully crafted environments that transport players to vibrant and unique worlds. While some reviews note a few instances of mediocrity and generic art styles, the overall consensus highlights the game's energetic design and picturesque settings, making it visually appealing and engaging.
“A lively and cheerful game with beautiful graphics and design.”
“The game captivates you from the very beginning with its immersive atmosphere and stunning visuals.”
“The world of Isotopia is beautifully crafted, with intricate details and a unique aesthetic that transports you to another dimension.”
“In general, the game reminded me of the old Mount & Blade in its visuals.”
“The graphics are mediocre at best and the art style is generic.”
- music13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its high quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting its immersive and captivating nature, particularly during intense moments. However, some criticism exists regarding the lack of variety in the soundtrack and the presence of generic sounds that detract from the atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is described as a blend of epic themes and Scandinavian influences, contributing positively to the storytelling and gameplay.
“The accompanying soundtrack adds to the overall experience, enhancing every moment of the adventure.”
“Immerse yourself in the stunning soundtrack that enhances every moment of your adventure.”
“Firelight Fantasy: Resistance is a game that blends captivating storytelling, intense combat, and a mesmerizing soundtrack to create an unforgettable gaming experience.”
“The sounds are bad, the music is generic and there really is no sense of 'atmosphere' at all.”
“Firstly, this is the ability to fight with friends, and secondly, I would like more variety in the music tracks.”
“Moderately hardcore enemies, generated locations and a peculiar atmosphere, which is accompanied by music from the times of the Scandinavian Vikings.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Firelight Fantasy: Resistance" is highly praised for its beautiful graphics, engaging plot, and addictive mechanics, making it a standout feature of the game. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and the incorporation of souls-like elements, which add depth and challenge, allowing for hours of immersive play. Overall, the gameplay is described as exciting and a pleasant discovery, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The gameplay in Firelight Fantasy: Resistance is so exciting that I could forget about everything except this game for hours.”
“Firelight Fantasy: Resistance is a game that skillfully combines beauty, an interesting plot, and addictive gameplay.”
“The controls in Firelight Fantasy: Resistance are intuitive, and you will quickly master all the game mechanics.”
“The gameplay in Firelight Fantasy: Resistance is so exciting that I could forget about everything except this game for hours.”
“The game incorporates a souls-like system, adding an additional layer of depth and challenge to the gameplay.”
“Fantastic third-person adventure with souls-like game mechanics.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its immersive winter setting and stunning visuals that effectively draw players into its fantasy world. However, some criticism arises from poor sound quality and generic music, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the unique atmosphere, complemented by Viking-inspired music and engaging gameplay elements, contributes to a captivating environment.
“The game captivates you from the very beginning with its immersive atmosphere and stunning visuals.”
“This creates a unique atmosphere that immerses you in the fantasy world from the first minutes.”
“Moderately hardcore enemies, generated locations, and a peculiar atmosphere, which is accompanied by music from the times of the Scandinavian Vikings.”
“The sounds are bad, the music is generic, and there really is no sense of atmosphere at all.”
“Moderately hardcore enemies, generated locations, and a peculiar atmosphere, which is accompanied by music from the times of the Scandinavian Vikings.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Despite its low-budget production, the game has garnered an impressive 89% positive review score, prompting players to overlook its shortcomings and engage with it on an emotional level. This suggests that the game's emotional impact resonates strongly with its audience, making it a noteworthy experience despite its origins.
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development is largely criticized for being minimal, as players feel that combat lacks meaningful rewards such as loot or health recovery, leading to a sense of futility in engaging with enemies outside of necessary tasks.
“Fighting the enemies is pointless; there's no loot, no character development, and you only lose health. The only way to heal yourself is by finishing the actual level, so it makes sense to fight only when necessary.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong optimization, effectively managing to deliver a smooth experience even with the complexities of procedural generation.
“The game is well optimized despite the fact that there is procedural generation.”