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Friendly Fire

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96%Game Brain Score
story, humor
stability, grinding
96% User Score Based on 774 reviews

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Friendly Fire is a single player casual platformer game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Edutastic Games and was released on July 5, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Friendly Fire" is a 2D platform adventure game with handcrafted pixel art and original soundtrack. Explore a magical world full of mystery and wonder, meet its inhabitants, and uncover dark secrets to save the world from an unknown destiny. The game offers five different endings and requires a frame rate of 30 or above for optimal play. Keyboard or Xbox/PlayStation controllers can be used for navigation.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 774 reviews
story68 positive mentions
stability14 negative mentions
  • Charming and humorous dialogue that adds personality to the characters.
  • Cute pixel art style and engaging story, making it a delightful short experience.
  • Multiple endings provide replayability and encourage exploration of the game world.
  • The game is very short, taking only about 30 minutes to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.
  • Lack of a save feature can be frustrating, requiring players to replay the entire game to reach different endings.
  • Some players experienced glitches and bugs that affected gameplay, such as softlocks and control issues.
  • story
    119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally described as simple yet engaging, with multiple endings that enhance its depth and replayability. Players appreciate the cute characters, humor, and emotional twists, particularly noting the impact of side quests like the dog storyline. Overall, the narrative is seen as a charming complement to the gameplay, making it a delightful experience for those seeking a light-hearted adventure.

    • “The game is mostly story-based, and while the story is simple, the different endings add more depth.”
    • “The story is interesting, and I like that there are multiple endings you can get, with each one revealing a different chunk of the story.”
    • “Managed to finish it in about 30 mins... ohh and boy what a hell of a 30 mins that was... there was everything you would expect for a great story... a rollercoaster of emotions you had relief, sadness, betrayal, all sorts of feelings.”
    • “The story was very shallow, but the graphics were nice.”
    • “It's mostly a fetch quest and platforming game.”
    • “Although the plot is relatively simple, we can also see the efforts of the developers.”
  • humor
    91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and wit, featuring funny dialogues, quirky characters, and self-aware writing that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the short, cute nature of the game, often highlighting its ability to deliver laughs through clever puns and amusing scenarios. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect, making the game enjoyable and memorable despite its brevity.

    • “This is such a funny little game.”
    • “The humor was really great and added so much to the enjoyment of the game besides the aesthetics and overall vibe.”
    • “The dialogues are hilarious though, I love the humor in them and the puns, really well made.”
  • graphics
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art style, which adds a cozy and nostalgic feel to the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the variety in biomes and the cute, visually appealing aesthetics that complement the humor and storytelling. While some note that the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they effectively enhance the game's atmosphere and character design.

    • “The visuals are simple yet cozy with a good amount of variety in biomes for the scale of the environment.”
    • “This game is a blast, the graphics are charming and it's all around amazing.”
    • “Awesome old-school 2D graphics, super cute, and hilarious.”
    • “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “The gameplay can be bland at times, as most of the game is a fetch quest, but this minor issue is made up for by the charming writing and art style.”
    • “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
  • gameplay
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as simple and short, typically lasting around 30-40 minutes, which some players found enjoyable despite its repetitive nature and occasional bugs. While the mechanics are straightforward, the charm of the characters, humor, and engaging story elevate the experience, making it a fun and wholesome game overall. However, the lack of save options and some fetch-quest elements were noted as minor drawbacks.

    • “Fun short free game with a mostly wholesome story and interesting mechanics.”
    • “The story and gameplay are very fun!”
    • “This is a pixel-based cute and exciting short platformer with a fun storyline and enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay... just kind of exists.”
    • “The gameplay can be bland at times, as most of the game is a fetch quest, but this minor issue is made up for by the charming writing and art style.”
    • “Repetitive gameplay.”
  • music
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players praising the soundtrack as both enjoyable and fitting for the game's tone. The theme song and ending credits, in particular, stand out for their emotional depth, while the area-specific background music effectively contributes to the game's atmosphere. Despite some minor criticisms regarding repetitiveness, the music is generally described as fantastic, complementing the game's charming art style and humor.

    • “The music, witty humor, and story all work together to make this game into an indie game masterpiece.”
    • “Great game, it has a beautiful art style that was made from scratch, the music is fantastic all the way through and the sound effects are really solid.”
    • “The art style is cute, the text is lovely and the music fits very well.”
    • “However, the music gets a tad repetitive, and somewhere along the line 'WASD' as well as 'E' stopped working, so I had to play with the arrow keys and Enter.”
  • stability
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is characterized by a mix of minor glitches and bugs, which some players find amusing and integrated into the gameplay, while others experience frustrating issues like soft-locks and text overlaps. Overall, while the presence of glitches is notable, many players still enjoy the experience, suggesting that the game's charm often outweighs its technical shortcomings.

    • “I had no glitches or anything like that.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
    • “I experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
    • “Also, you can now softlock by holding an item while dancing, which adds to the pile of 20 or so glitches.”
    • “Buggy mess with no saves.”
    • “The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs/glitches.”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers some replayability through multiple endings, adding a layer of charm, but overall, many users feel it lacks significant replay value. While some describe it as infinitely replayable, others suggest it may only be suitable for a limited number of playthroughs.

    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “Not sure how replayable it is, but it's definitely a good way to spend an evening.”
    • “There aren't any real surprises plot-wise, but it still has a bit of charm and there are multiple endings that are possible, which gives some replayability.”
    • “I would recommend this, but it doesn't have much replay value, despite being replayable.”
  • emotional
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a wholesome story complemented by engaging mechanics and emotionally-charged dialogue. Players appreciate the pixelated visuals and soundtrack, which enhance the overall experience, making it a standout title for those seeking a heartfelt gaming experience. Overall, it is described as a delightful and uplifting game that leaves a lasting positive impression.

    • “The pixelated visuals and emotionally charged dialogue are top notch.”
    • “I 100% the game fairly quickly, but it was fun all the way through. The soundtrack is awesome, but the mushroom noises made me want to cry.”
    • “Might be one of the most wholesome games that I've played recently.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to repetitive dialogue and the need to replay sections to achieve all endings. Some report frustrating glitches that exacerbate the grind, while others note that the lighthearted tone and clever dialogue can help alleviate the monotony, though it still feels excessive at times. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a mixed bag, with moments of enjoyment overshadowed by repetitiveness.

    • “Going through the dialogue over and over to get to the 5 endings was tedious.”
    • “The reason I wasn't sure if I wanted to recommend it is because there seems to be a glitch in the ending scene where the clouds do not function as platforms, like they are supposed to, causing players to have to attempt a necessary series of tedious actions repeatedly, to an excessive length, as there is no way to save (so I cannot restart the game to try to reset the glitch).”
    • “Cute, and sometimes clever dialogues are nice, doesn't take itself seriously which helps to get through the game, but it gets tedious sometimes.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy for many 2D retro pixel platformers on Steam is often viewed as exploitative, with players perceiving these games as cash grabs or poorly executed asset flips. This has led to frustration, especially when technical issues hinder gameplay, raising concerns about the quality and value of such titles.

    • “Almost always, 2D retro pixel platformers on Steam are cash grabs, asset/template flips, and generally the worst kinds of games imaginable.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the character development, highlighting the engaging storyline and well-crafted character design that enhance the overall experience.

    • “I loved the storyline and the character design.”
    • “The character development is incredibly deep and engaging.”
    • “Each character feels unique and evolves in meaningful ways throughout the game.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience, despite some inconsistencies in the platforming mechanics.

    • “The platforming can be a bit iffy at times, but I really enjoyed the overall atmosphere of the game.”
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Friendly Fire is a casual platformer game with fantasy and comedy themes.

Friendly Fire is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Friendly Fire.

Friendly Fire was released on July 5, 2020.

Friendly Fire was developed by Edutastic Games.

Friendly Fire has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Friendly Fire is a single player game.

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