Flora and the Darkness

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Flora and the Darkness is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by 1DER Entertainment and was released on September 14, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Flora and the Darkness" is a 2D side-scrolling platformer where you help a light girl, Flora, on her adventure to save her planet from Darkness. The game features 21 levels, stunning art, epic music, and various enemies. Use light orbs to shoot darkness spots and activate ancient gates to chase the Darkness away and save the planet.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 729 reviews

graphics52 positive mentions

monetization31 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating art style, making it visually appealing.
The gameplay is challenging yet fair, providing a satisfying experience for skilled players.
The music and sound design enhance the overall atmosphere of the game, contributing to an immersive experience.

The game is heavily ad-supported, requiring players to watch numerous ads to progress, which can be frustrating.
Controls are often unresponsive, leading to issues with jumping and movement, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
The game design can feel punishing, with certain levels being nearly impossible to complete without using in-game purchases or watching ads.

graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
84%
11%
5%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the beautiful art style, smooth performance, and captivating visuals. While the aesthetic is often described as stunning and cute, some players noted issues with controls and bugs that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Great game for its beautiful graphics and art style.”
- “This game is amazing and the graphics are beautifully done.”
- “Best graphic and art style ever, amazing work!”
- “The game has so much potential... what really turns me off is the terrain graphics.”
- “The graphics are okay but the controls are really bad.”
- “Beautiful but frustrating trying to do every level... but the artwork is.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
23%
9%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players finding it calming and addictive. However, some users expressed a desire for more music tracks and noted that certain gameplay elements detracted from their enjoyment of the soundtrack. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “A beautiful app, loved the music, graphics and story.”
- “Superb music, excellent game.”
- “The music is beautiful, the landscapes are gorgeous.”
- “The soundtrack, however, kind of didn't fit the game.”
- “Rubbish, needs music; it glitches out my tablet when I play.”
- “Could use more music tracks and shorter video ads; otherwise, I really enjoyed playing this through to the end.”
monetization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily reliant on ads, with players frequently required to watch them to gain resources, respawn, or progress, leading to frustration over the sheer volume of advertisements. While some players enjoy the game itself, many express a desire for a more balanced approach, suggesting that fewer ads or the option to pay a small fee to remove them would enhance the experience. Overall, the excessive ad presence detracts from gameplay enjoyment, despite the game's fun elements.
- “Simple, short, and charming in-app purchases with no paywall.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't hinder gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without forcing them on players.”
- “This game crams ads into every possible moment.”
- “I certainly don't enjoy watching ads all the time; I'd happily pay a few dollars for this game so I wouldn't have to watch ads every 8 lost lives (8 lives that are easily gone under a minute of game played).”
- “Now you have to pay with real money, which I dislike very much because I'd rather watch ads than pay with real money.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
57%
12%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its emotional depth and engaging plot, particularly highlighting moments that evoke strong feelings, such as loss and betrayal. While some found the narrative compelling and well-integrated with gameplay, others criticized it for being underdeveloped or lacking in excitement, particularly towards the end. Overall, the story is seen as a significant aspect that enhances the gaming experience, despite some players desiring more depth and adventure.
- “A beautiful app, loved the music, graphics, and story.”
- “I love the story and the animation of the game is amazing.”
- “This game story line made me cry.”
- “It was a bit boring and there was no story at all.”
- “The only thing I didn't like how it ended, thought it could have had a little more story.”
- “Hard and bad nothing adventurous or any story :(”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its beautiful graphics and unique elements, with some players highlighting its epic moments and enjoyable soundtrack. However, there are criticisms regarding repetitive mechanics and general gameplay synchronization, indicating a mixed reception.
- “Beautiful graphics and gameplay.”
- “Good and awesome gameplay ❤️”
- “Very cool and unique gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is a little repetitive.”
- “Bad gaming mechanics.”
- “You need to consider the general synchronization of the gameplay.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game's emotional impact, citing its intense music and storyline as key elements that evoke strong feelings, with some even expressing that it brought them to tears.
- “This game story line made me cry.”
- “This game is so emotional.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the presence of mid-level commercials significantly detracts from the game's atmosphere and immersion, suggesting that such interruptions can break the player's engagement with the game world.
- “Having to watch a commercial mid-level to get a reward, do you know any better way to kill atmosphere and immersion?”
- “The environments feel lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game world.”
- “The sound design is lackluster, failing to create any tension or mood that would enhance the atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches that can disrupt gameplay and even cause devices to malfunction.
- “However, as said by others, the game has glitches.”
- “The game glitches out my tablet when I play.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as quirky and offbeat, with some players finding it amusing despite its oddities. Overall, it adds a unique charm to the gameplay experience.
- “Kinda smelled funny, but still a good game.”
- “Baking funny”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features beautiful graphics and runs smoothly, indicating good optimization. However, some players feel it lacks engaging combat or control options, which may affect their overall enjoyment.

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Flora and the Darkness is a casual platformer game.

Flora and the Darkness is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Flora and the Darkness was released on September 14, 2017.

Flora and the Darkness was developed by 1DER Entertainment.

Flora and the Darkness has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Flora and the Darkness is a single player game.

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