- August 2, 2020
- Studio Whip
Flicker of Hope
Platforms
About
Flicker of Hope is a suspense thriller where you play as a small candle in the ruins of a dark cathedral. Though the halls are littered with victims of a mysterious plague, you are not the only soul left. Use the properties of a candle, and a trusty douter to prevent yourself from being discovered.


- The game features a charming and unique concept, allowing players to control a candle navigating through a dark environment, reminiscent of titles like Little Nightmares.
- The graphics and atmosphere are well-crafted, creating an engaging and immersive experience that enhances the horror elements.
- Despite its short length of around 30-40 minutes, the game delivers a satisfying experience with interesting mechanics, such as the melting candle and the ability to create distractions.
- The enemy AI can be inconsistent and buggy, leading to frustrating moments where players may be caught unexpectedly or find the enemy's behavior unpredictable.
- The camera angles can be awkward, sometimes obscuring the player's view and making navigation difficult, especially during tense moments.
- The game lacks a save feature, requiring players to complete it in one sitting, which can be inconvenient and may lead to repeated playthroughs if they encounter bugs or difficulties.
- gameplay111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay is characterized by its unique mechanics, particularly the melting wax and light-based stealth elements, which create an engaging and atmospheric experience reminiscent of "Little Nightmares." While many players appreciate the creative concepts and charming graphics, some have noted issues with optimization, control responsiveness, and a lack of clarity in certain mechanics, leading to a mix of enjoyment and frustration. Overall, the game offers a short but intriguing playthrough that showcases potential for further development.
“It's such a beautiful game and the story and gameplay are captivating.”
“The gameplay is good; it was definitely an interesting concept playing as a magic candle as you must light regular candles, make sure you don’t melt, and also create little magical candles to act as a distraction for you.”
“The gameplay was great, the pacing was amazing, and some of the stealth was actually frightening and a little challenging.”
“Only small critique is gameplay-wise it's pretty borked.”
“Most mechanics don't seem to work properly, so the best solution to every room is just leg it.”
“Unfortunately, however, the gameplay is just too poor to recommend.”