Frozen Flame

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Frozen Flame is a Survival RPG set in the mystical world of Arcana, once ruled by Dragons and now cursed. Players must gather resources, craft tools, and build shelters to survive, while battling mythical creatures and uncovering the land's secrets. With a strong emphasis on exploration, combat, and RPG elements, Frozen Flame offers a rich and immersive experience in a fantasy world.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,094 reviews

graphics144 positive mentions

grinding101 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and a vibrant art style that enhances the overall experience.
The exploration aspect is engaging, with hidden treasures and quests that encourage players to discover the world.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and have been actively releasing updates to improve the game.

The combat system feels clunky and lacks depth, making battles less engaging.
Crafting and resource gathering can be tedious, with high material costs and long crafting times that detract from the fun.
The game currently has limited content, which can lead to a feeling of emptiness and repetitiveness after a few hours of play.

graphics
222 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
33%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning art style and vibrant visuals, creating an immersive and aesthetically pleasing experience. Many players appreciate the detailed environments and character designs, often comparing them favorably to other popular titles. However, some users have noted performance issues, such as frame rate drops and optimization concerns, which detract from the overall visual experience.
- “Beautiful and fabulous graphics will take you on an exciting journey through a fairy-tale world.”
- “The graphics are stunning, and the world is both beautiful and hostile, making it a great challenge for brave and determined players.”
- “The game has a beautiful art style as far as I'm concerned and runs great with no crashes.”
- “The biggest issue I've encountered is it's not optimized and the graphics settings are not very good.”
- “The graphics are low-res, Nintendo Switch-like, yet this game still suffers from constant frame rate drops.”
- “This game sucks; its storyline is bad, the graphics are bad, and the game is boring with no reason to play it. One of my biggest mistakes was buying this game; 100% regrets.”
gameplay
199 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
55%
9%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its unique mechanics, beautiful graphics, and enjoyable combat, while others criticize it for being repetitive, lacking depth, and suffering from technical issues. Many users noted that the game shows potential but requires significant improvements in combat mechanics, content variety, and overall balance to enhance the experience. Overall, while the game offers a fair amount of gameplay for its price, it still feels incomplete and in need of further development.
- “Fascinating stories and relaxing gameplay complement an already wonderful game.”
- “The gameplay is awesome and the artwork is beautiful.”
- “Fun combat with a variety of weapons that invite strategic play, satisfying building mechanics, great art design with lots of beautiful bright colors.”
- “There are some technical problems, and the gameplay can get repetitive.”
- “While the game shows potential, there are significant gameplay issues that need attention.”
- “The weakest part of the game is definitely the game mechanics, specifically the combat, crafting, and building.”
story
183 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
72%
5%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and adventurous, while others describe it as generic and lacking depth. Many appreciate the variety of quests and the open-world exploration, though some criticize the quest tracking and clarity, leading to confusion. Overall, while the narrative has potential and is enjoyable for some, it is often seen as simplistic and in need of further development.
- “The storyline and quests are engaging and keep me coming back for more.”
- “I really love the graphics and the storyline!”
- “It's got all the right ingredients like crafting equipment, constructing a home, mysterious story line, free exploration to learn the world, great graphics and animations, challenging enemies, different play styles and my favorite hidden secrets to find.”
- “The story which this game tells is really simple, so don't expect too much from it.”
- “Premise is boring, story is generic fantasy stuff you can find in a 5 dollar Amazon Kindle book.”
- “The quests are very meh and boss fights are meh as well... I think the one thing overall I hope to see change is the building degradation... this game has a lot to be desired and just doesn't quite hit the mark.”
grinding
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly in resource gathering and building. While some enjoy the grind as part of the survival experience, others feel it detracts from overall enjoyment, leading to repetitive gameplay and frustration. Overall, the consensus suggests that while grinding is a staple of the genre, it may need balancing to enhance player engagement and satisfaction.
- “You're not grinding forever, and you don't need to have some insane fortress or spend 2 weeks of game time building it.”
- “It feels natural and not too grindy as you progress to better materials.”
- “I love the art style of this game and the structures that you can make, but mid to late game everything gets very grindy and it halts progress.”
- “The only thing I can complain about this game is that the grinding is so high I even grind myself to the point where I can't see myself playing it with other people.”
- “After more than 30 hours of play, I got to the point where farming became a burden.”
optimization
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware and during specific boss fights. While some updates have improved stability and reduced bugs, others still report frame rate drops and stuttering, especially on devices like the Steam Deck. As the game is in early access, there is hope that developers will continue to address these optimization concerns in future updates.
- “Also, the recent update fixed many bugs and improved optimization, providing a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “The focus of the developers is on optimization and for me it runs well with no lag, stutters or crashes so far which not every early access game (or even AAA title) achieves nowadays.”
- “I liked this RPG game; good optimization with beautiful graphics. The game is developing and it pleases.”
- “The biggest issue I've encountered is that it's not optimized and the graphics settings are not very good.”
- “The performance is pretty rough; the game stutters quite a lot on my RTX 3060 and my i5-9600K.”
- “Game has way too many issues with crashes, bugs, and isn't optimized well; plus, every update seems to fix something and mess something else up altogether.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
17%
13%
The music in Frozen Flame is widely praised for its captivating and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the game's adventurous and relaxing gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a key element that complements the beautiful visuals and immersive world, making exploration enjoyable. Overall, the combination of music and art style contributes significantly to the game's inviting ambiance.
- “I recommend it to those who are looking for adventure, love exploring, want great music and a relaxing pace of gameplay.”
- “A beautiful game with a big world, interesting battles, and pleasant musical accompaniment.”
- “The environment looks good, in-game music made exploring a relaxing experience, and I felt drawn to learn more about each region.”
- “The game is amazing, but the only problem I'm having is it won't let me complete the musical tombs quest in my co-op game with my friend.”
- “Music is ok-ish.”
- “Other than that, there is a fair amount of good quality content with straightforward quests, for which the rewards are absolutely awful (they need to be buffed a lot), and the game's music and atmosphere are both very inviting.”
atmosphere
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
26%
13%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful graphics, colorful environments, and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles. Players appreciate the inviting music and the overall chill vibe, making it a relaxing experience whether played solo or with friends. However, some critiques mention that while the atmosphere is captivating, the world can feel empty and lacking in engaging content.
- “The first thing I noticed in this game when I entered was the graphics, the nicely crafted environment, and the overall atmosphere of an old lost civilization.”
- “A pleasant game with beautiful graphics and atmosphere that allows you to relax and unwind.”
- “Good game with nice graphics, beautiful music, and most importantly a very pleasant atmosphere.”
- “The first thing I noticed in this game when I entered was the graphics, the nicely crafted environment and the overall atmosphere of an old lost civilization.”
- “Atmosphere/story: ⭐⭐”
- “Frozen Flame stands out especially well for its colorful atmosphere; if you are tired of gray boring worlds, but at the same time you want to live the experience of survival and crafting, you will definitely like this game.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
81%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report minimal bugs and smooth combat, others experience significant issues such as freezing, glitches, and connectivity problems in co-op modes. Many users feel that the game is still in a buggy state, with various mechanics needing improvement and balancing. Overall, while the game runs well for some, it is considered unfinished and in need of further updates to address its stability issues.
- “Combat feels smooth; dodging isn't buggy.”
- “The game runs great, looks great, and the mechanics are excellent.”
- “The demo was impressive; I launched it to confirm that it runs on the Steam Deck now that it's in early access, and it runs flawlessly.”
- “Seems like this game will never improve; updates only seem to set them back and make the game more buggy and have worse design.”
- “I want to like the game, but there are some unforgivable bugs... for example, sometimes the game just straight up freezes your entire PC.”
- “The game isn't ready yet; it's very buggy and poorly balanced at the moment.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogue, amusing NPC interactions, and humorous quest descriptions, which contribute to its charm. Players appreciate the funny scenarios that arise from the game's mechanics, such as the absurdity of PvP dynamics on a small island and the comically poor loot rewards. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with its survival RPG elements, making for an entertaining experience.
- “The quests and NPCs are enjoyable and even funny on some occasions.”
- “I would recommend this game overall; it's a very fun survival open-world RPG. The story is interesting (mostly text), the writing is good, and the dialogue is witty and sometimes funny.”
- “Also, the funny and sometimes sarcastic description texts or the conversations with the NPCs are always something to laugh about.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a mixed perception of the game's monetization, with some users feeling it leans towards a cash grab due to the use of pre-built assets and a lack of ongoing support from developers. However, others argue that the game is more of a passion project, highlighting the free beta access as a positive aspect that counters the cash grab narrative. Overall, opinions vary on whether the monetization strategy undermines the game's quality.
- “Assuming the devs have given up on this game for the most part and used it as a cash grab, which is becoming more and more common these days...”
- “Cash grab with pre-built assets.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Reviewers highlight the character development as a standout feature, noting its uniqueness and depth within the RPG's open world. The system allows for diverse character customization, enhancing the overall gameplay experience alongside impressive graphics and engaging environments.
- “I also love the character development and how unique each character is.”
- “Pretty straightforward gameplay for an RPG, very nice graphics and environment, open world, tons of options, interesting character development system, and most of all, the ability to kick some monster ass - what more do you need?”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engagement, with users finding the story to be boring and uninspiring.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players find the game offers significant replayability due to the ability to gain levels and build homes on a relatively expansive map, encouraging exploration and continued engagement.
- “There is a lot of replay value; you can still gain levels and build homes on your map, which isn't super small.”
- “The game offers endless possibilities for replayability, with different strategies and paths to explore each time.”
- “Every playthrough feels unique due to the variety of choices and outcomes available, making you want to dive back in.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
- “After finishing the campaign, I found myself with no real motivation to play again, as the side quests felt repetitive.”
- “While the initial experience was enjoyable, the lack of diverse content makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”