FIREWORK
- December 6, 2018
- Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks
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Reviews
- Engaging gameplay that combines elements of classic Mega Man with unique mechanics, providing a fun and challenging experience.
- The story is surprisingly interesting, with well-developed characters and multiple endings that encourage replayability.
- Polished graphics and a great soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it feel like a labor of love from the developer.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, especially for players unfamiliar with platformers, which may deter some from fully enjoying it.
- There are issues with unskippable dialogue and minor translation errors that can disrupt the flow of the game.
- The lack of a level select feature and relatively short playtime may leave some players wanting more content.
- story44 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players finding it engaging and filled with interesting twists, particularly appreciating its firefighter theme and the way it evolves from a fun mystery to a sweet allegory. While some players noted translation errors and found the narrative less compelling, the overall sentiment highlights a satisfying blend of story and gameplay, complemented by strong music and character design. Multiple endings and replay value further enhance the narrative experience, making it a notable aspect of the game.
“The story starts as a fun mystery and ends as a sweet allegory.”
“I really loved this game, the gameplay and controls are really tight and well done, it seems to be inspired by Mega Man X but it goes beyond that adding more unique moves to the character and the level design goes really well along it; the story was interesting and kept me going to find out more and more about it.”
“The scope of this game is also well defined with the story quickly conveying to you that you'll be spending your time symbolically and literally putting out fires to save a bunch of living 'sphere' creatures that you are sworn to protect.”
“The story is cute, but the 'bad guys' don't come off so well in the gotcha moment at the end.”
“I did not like the story, and there are a few errors in translation (around 3, if I recall correctly).”
“The scope of this game is well defined, but the story quickly conveys that you'll be spending your time symbolically and literally putting out fires to save a bunch of living 'sphere' creatures that you are (we think) sworn to protect.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily inspired by the classic Mega Man X formula, featuring tight controls, unique character moves, and engaging level design that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the solid mechanics, variety of enemies, and creative boss fights, alongside a compelling story and replay value, despite the game being relatively short at 2-3 hours. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, challenging, and well-executed, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
“I really loved this game, the gameplay and controls are really tight and well done. It seems to be inspired by Mega Man X but goes beyond that, adding more unique moves to the character. The level design complements it well, and the story kept me engaged to find out more (I got the true ending too). The music is also really good, and the game features a lot of enemy variety and cool boss fights.”
“Great story, fun and challenging gameplay, highly recommended.”
“The gameplay is on the short side at around 2-3 hours but is a bargain for the very low price.”
“This game's dash and hover mechanics are a neat spin on the formula and can feel quite graceful when executed well.”
“It has a few interesting ideas (particularly the way the weapon functions, some of the boss designs, the fire effects and shard system) and uses a lot of established mechanics fans of the genre will be immediately familiar with, such as gaining abilities from bosses.”
- music22 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting well with the gameplay. Some describe it as "banging" and "awesome," while others find it above average but not particularly memorable for casual listening. A few reviews mention odd soundtrack choices, but overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, especially for fans of chiptune and platformers.
“Wow, I cannot believe how banging the music and the story are for this game.”
“Soundtrack is really, really good; could listen to it for hours.”
“Simply delightful game: controls are super smooth and fun to use, physics are interesting, borrowing great inspiration from the Mega Man X series; characters are charming and the plot is very interesting; the music fits perfectly.”
“Tons of unskippable and poorly-written/translated dialogue and cutscenes, nonexistent level design, bad music, and controls don't feel fluid especially when wall jumping.”
“The music was above average but nothing that I will be listening to in my free time.”
“- some weird soundtrack choices”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of classic retro games, particularly evoking comparisons to titles like Mega Man. Reviewers appreciate the effort put into the visuals, noting that they effectively maintain a cohesive theme throughout the game.
“The graphics are very aesthetic; they remind me of those old retro games, and you can definitely tell that the creator put effort into them.”
“I guess it kinda reminds me of Mega Man, not like a clone though, just the aesthetic part.”
“The graphics were overall pretty good and maintain a nice theme.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers solid replayability through hidden bonus rooms that enhance firepower and movement abilities, allowing for both 100% completion runs and challenge runs with restrictions. Players appreciate the engaging story and enjoyable gameplay, further contributing to the game's replay value.
“The story is nice, the gameplay is fun, and of course, there is replay value.”
“Hidden bonus rooms that lead to increased firepower and movement abilities lend the game some decent replay value, whether it be 100% runs or challenge runs where you omit all upgrades.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and refreshing, particularly noting that the process of completing extras for 100% feels enjoyable and fair, rather than repetitive. Additionally, the changes in the story after completion add to the comedic experience.
“Completing the extras to achieve 100% is genuinely funny because it never feels repetitive or unfair, and there are some amusing changes in the story after you finish the game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the emotional aspect of the game as a wholesome experience, emphasizing its positive and uplifting nature.
“It's been a very wholesome experience so far.”
