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Flicker of Hope

93%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
stability, optimization
93% User Score Based on 416 reviews

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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.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 416 reviews
gameplay43 positive mentions
stability21 negative mentions

  • 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.
  • gameplay
    111 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.”
  • story
    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as minimalist and open to interpretation, with players embodying a candle navigating through dark environments filled with dangers, such as a menacing nun. While some appreciate the environmental storytelling and the atmospheric elements, many reviewers express a desire for a more developed backstory and narrative depth, noting that the game feels short and lacks explicit plot details. Overall, the concept is intriguing, but there is a consensus that the story could benefit from further elaboration to enhance the experience.

    • “The game focuses on its story told through the actions of the candle, what had transpired around you, and the strange nuns that hunt you.”
    • “I absolutely loved how the story is unraveled through the environment!”
    • “Traveling through a plague-ravaged cathedral, Jean must carry on a dead monk's last mission to fill the dwelling with light, but a corrupted nun named Mara stands as his main obstacle, along with the legions; groups of giant insects that feast on the dead and are attracted to his light.”
    • “There isn't any explicit explanation to the backstory or clear explanation to the story, but it is interesting nonetheless.”
    • “You're literally a candle in which you light your way to the ending... this game has no story and all you are is a candle.”
    • “Another thing I found disappointing was that no plot or story was present in the game at all.”
  • graphics
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many users praising the detailed visuals, charming art style, and atmospheric design. However, some players experienced technical issues, such as lag and crashes when adjusting graphics settings, which detracted from their enjoyment. Despite these concerns, the game's aesthetic and unique visual elements are frequently highlighted as standout features.

    • “The graphics in the game are really good, definitely very detailed with plenty of interesting scenery and backgrounds to look at and explore.”
    • “The mechanics were so fun and unique, the graphics were very charming, it was spooky without being too difficult and without jump scares, and it just pulled off a great blend of whimsy and horror.”
    • “Very short but very sweet, and the graphics are super high quality.”
    • “Firstly, I had to drop the graphics in order to run it, and even then it was laggy.”
    • “Trying to fix graphics: I went to adjust graphics all the way to low, but the game crashed every time I 'fixed' them and got back into the game, and they remained the same.”
    • “Changing graphics options crashes the game.”
  • atmosphere
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and visually appealing design, creating a blend of charm and tension that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the effective use of sound and music to complement the visuals, contributing to a spooky yet engaging environment. Despite its short length, the game is noted for its potential to expand on its atmospheric elements, making it a memorable experience for players.

    • “It is surprisingly well done in setting the atmosphere, immersing you within its depressing world.”
    • “The atmosphere was amazing, and the soundtrack helped tie everything together in a neat little bow.”
    • “The experience had a very immersive atmosphere that is similar to Little Nightmares and how it handled the scale, even feeling claustrophobic as you escape through tiny corridors.”
    • “The concept and design of the game is original, the atmosphere was chilling, and the music gave the whole thing a sombre tone.”
    • “The game might be small but it is crammed full with atmosphere with just the right amount of horror and certainly tension as you have to avoid the hideous looking nun as you make your way from one location to the next lighting the candles as you go.”
    • “In the game itself, it does present a relatively creepy atmosphere, and starts you off strong with the plague dude's hand on the ground next to you.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and evoke emotions, while others criticize the limited number of tracks and occasional audio glitches. Many appreciate the chilling ambiance created by the soundtrack, although some find specific sound cues, like the chase music, to be lackluster or poorly mixed. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, technical issues and repetitiveness detract from the experience for some players.

    • “The soundtrack is another thing that I liked, and the gameplay is really well designed. The people who worked on the game are talented and have big imaginations. You guys should make a full game; I would buy it if it was a full game because I enjoyed the game.”
    • “Refreshing story with great ambience, music, and lighting.”
    • “The atmosphere was amazing, and the soundtrack helped tie everything together in a neat little bow.”
    • “There's not much music and the only few tracks that there are in the game aren't really that good, especially the music once you get spotted, which just has wacky drums that I found lackluster.”
    • “This may just be a technical issue on my end, but the sounds and music are glitchy as all get-out, and near impossible to listen to for longer than a couple of minutes.”
    • “Found this game very boring and the music was horribly mixed and sounds dull.”
  • stability
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting numerous glitches, particularly with enemy AI and camera functionality, which can disrupt gameplay and make it unplayable at times. While some users found enjoyment despite these issues, the overall consensus suggests that the game suffers from significant performance problems, including lags and freezes, leading to a lack of recommendation for potential players.

    • “Not recommended due to strange camera glitches.”
    • “This seems like a neat little game and I'm sure it'll be fine for most players, but I experienced weird camera glitches that made the game unplayable.”
    • “Apart from that, the performance is quite poor, so you might face lags and freezes.”
  • optimization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report decent performance with occasional frame drops and lag in specific areas, others experience significant issues requiring extensive adjustments to settings. Despite its strong audio, graphics, and gameplay mechanics, many players feel that optimization needs improvement, particularly for smoother performance across various hardware configurations.

    • “Wick is a well-optimized game that has been robustly polished, save for a couple of instances where object placement is a problem (falling behind things and being unable to jump out of the gap).”
    • “Someone recommended this game on TikTok and I gotta say I'm pretty happy to find this. I loved the idea and the mechanics; it just needs a little improvement in optimization. I had a few issues with lag, but that's it.”
    • “The minimum game requirements look kind of silly (RTX 2070 as a minimum?), but I didn't have any optimization problems on a 2060, so I imagine you should be fine in that ballpark, granted there are limited visual settings you can play with.”
    • “There is an unoptimized area, so don't freak out if you see 30 fps; it's the area, not your PC.”
    • “Apart from that, the performance is quite poor, so you might face lags and freezes.”
    • “Someone recommended this game on TikTok, and I gotta say I'm pretty happy to find this. I loved the idea and the mechanics, but it needs to improve just a little bit in terms of optimization; I have a few issues with lag, but that's it.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, leading to multiple playthroughs over a total of 1.6 hours.

    • “It's a funny game that kept me laughing throughout.”
    • “It made me laugh, and I enjoyed the whole 1.6 hours it took to complete the game 2-3 times.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express that the emotional impact of the game can be diminished if character actions contradict their motivations, yet many found the overall experience to be emotionally satisfying by the conclusion.

    • “I stuck with it to the end and was emotionally satisfied.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for lacking replayability, which has led some users to rate it lower than a perfect score.

    • “The only reason it doesn't have a perfect score is the lack of replay value.”
    • “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The game feels like a one-and-done experience with no real motivation to replay.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is praised for its charming and visually appealing main character design, which effectively embodies themes of light and hope, enhancing the overall narrative experience.

    • “The main character design is absolutely adorable and beautifully represents the themes of light and hope that are visually expressed throughout the game.”
    • “The character development is incredibly engaging, allowing players to form a deep emotional connection with the protagonist as they navigate their journey.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, with their backstories and motivations becoming more complex and relatable as the game progresses.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and irritating, leading some to abandon it after a short playtime.

    • “I stopped playing after 40 minutes because the game had just become tedious and irritating.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and offers no real reward, making it a chore rather than fun.”
    • “I found myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which quickly drained my enjoyment of the game.”
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