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.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 865 reviews

graphics112 positive mentions

grinding84 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and a vibrant world that invites exploration.
The crafting and building mechanics are intuitive and enjoyable, allowing for creativity.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and have been actively releasing updates.

The combat system feels clunky and lacks depth, making it less engaging.
There is a significant grind for resources, which can become tedious over time.
The game currently has limited content, with many players finishing available quests quickly.

graphics
173 mentions
65 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and artistic style, creating an immersive and visually appealing experience reminiscent of classic titles. Many players appreciate the vibrant environments and detailed character designs, although some have noted issues with optimization and performance, particularly during intense gameplay moments. Overall, the graphics are considered one of the game's strongest aspects, contributing significantly to its charm and atmosphere.
- “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 very colorful and well-designed fantasy world with beautiful graphics that pleases the eye.”
- “The biggest issue I've encountered is that it's not optimized and the graphics settings are not very good.”
- “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
154 mentions
34 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its immersive mechanics, beautiful graphics, and enjoyable combat, while others criticize it for being repetitive, lacking depth, and having significant balancing issues. Many users appreciate the combination of RPG elements with survival mechanics, but express a desire for more content and refined core mechanics, particularly in combat and building. Overall, while the game shows potential and offers a fun experience, it requires further development and polish to fully realize its capabilities.
- “Fascinating stories and relaxing gameplay complement an already wonderful game.”
- “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?”
- “Awesome gameplay and sweet graphics.”
- “While the game shows potential, there are significant gameplay issues that need attention.”
- “The mechanics of the game fell short of my expectations, and it's clear that there's room for improvement.”
- “The weakest part of the game is definitely the game mechanics, specifically the combat, crafting, and building.”
story
138 mentions
26 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its adventurous and engaging quests, while others find it generic and lacking depth. Some enjoy the freedom of choice in quest paths and the vibrant world, but many criticize the quest tracking and clarity, leading to confusion and frustration. Overall, while the narrative has potential and some charm, it often feels formulaic and underdeveloped, especially in its current early access state.
- “It's an amazing game that comes with lots of adventure and a thrilling story to drive you forward as it develops. I recommend everyone at least give it a try.”
- “The storyline and quests are engaging and keep me coming back for more.”
- “I really love the graphics and the storyline!”
- “The premise is boring; the story is generic fantasy stuff you can find in a $5 Amazon Kindle book.”
- “The story is there, kind of, but mostly forgettable.”
- “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.”
grinding
85 mentions
4 % positive mentions
-2 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and unbalanced, particularly in resource gathering and building. While some enjoy the grind as part of the survival experience, others feel it detracts from creativity and overall enjoyment, leading to frustration and a sense of punishment rather than fun. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, significant adjustments are needed to improve the grind and enhance player engagement.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding in this game is both rewarding and addictive.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics keep me engaged and motivated to level up.”
- “The game is grindy and takes forever to build.”
- “I've played a lot of grindy games, but the grind in Frozen Flame feels more like punishment than fun.”
- “If you're going to have a building aspect to the game, you should make it enjoyable because building a base isn't necessarily about the grind, but more about the creativity.”
optimization
34 mentions
24 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting significant improvements following recent updates, while others report ongoing performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware like the Steam Deck. Many users experienced stuttering and inconsistent frame rates, especially during intense moments, indicating that further optimization is needed. Overall, while some players found the game well-optimized and enjoyable, others expressed frustration with its technical performance, suggesting that it requires additional polishing.
- “Also, the recent update fixed many bugs and improved optimization, providing a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “I liked this RPG game; good optimization with beautiful graphics. The game is developing and it pleases.”
- “On my PC, it gives good FPS; well optimized.”
- “The biggest issue I've encountered is that it's not optimized and the graphics settings are not very good.”
- “I own only a Steam Deck for entertainment, and unfortunately, the game isn’t optimized for it because on low settings I'm only getting 15-28fps, with stuttering, etc.”
- “Overall, it needs way more optimization on the technical side.”
music
18 mentions
78 % positive mentions
6 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The music in Frozen Flame is widely praised for its captivating and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as memorable and well-suited to the game's adventurous and relaxing pace, contributing to a pleasant exploration of its vibrant world. While some opinions vary on the music's quality, the consensus is that it significantly enriches the game's aesthetic and immersive qualities.
- “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.”
- “Good game with nice graphics, beautiful music, and most importantly a very pleasant atmosphere.”
- “The game is amazing, but the only problem I'm having is that 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
17 mentions
76 % positive mentions
6 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful graphics, inviting music, and colorful art style, creating a relaxing and immersive experience. Many players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of older games, while the open world and well-developed characters contribute to a magical ambiance. However, some critiques mention that the world can feel empty and lacking in engaging content, which slightly detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game is very colorful, nice atmosphere, the characters are well developed.”
- “A pleasant game with beautiful graphics and atmosphere that allows you to relax and unwind.”
- “The graphics and the general atmosphere are really nice.”
- “The graphics have their own certain atmosphere; this game reminded me of an old game I played on PlayStation 2, but I can’t remember the name. The graphics are very similar.”
- “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.”
- “Very beautiful game; I recommend everyone to plunge into such an atmosphere.”
stability
14 mentions
14 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
86 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report minimal bugs and smooth combat, many others experience significant issues, including frequent glitches, freezing, and clunky mechanics. Updates have reportedly introduced new bugs rather than improving stability, leading to frustration among users. Despite these challenges, some aspects of gameplay remain enjoyable, suggesting potential for future improvements.
- “Combat feels smooth; dodging isn't buggy.”
- “The demo was great! I launched it to confirm that it runs on the Steam Deck now that it's in early access, and it runs perfectly.”
- “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
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogue and amusing quests, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the funny interactions with NPCs and the comedic situations that arise, despite the game's formulaic structure and limited quest variety. Additionally, the community dynamics and loot rewards add a layer of humor, making the game feel charming and entertaining.
- “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.”
- “The game is relatively formulaic without much quest variety, but it has a good bit of charm and a few funny jokes scattered around.”
monetization
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews on monetization reflect a divided opinion; some users perceive the game as a cash grab, suggesting a lack of developer support and reliance on pre-built assets, while others argue that the free beta access indicates a genuine effort rather than exploitation.
- “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
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its uniqueness and depth, offering players a variety of options that enhance the RPG experience. Reviewers appreciate the interesting system that allows for diverse character progression, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “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?”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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 replayability with various paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
- “With multiple character builds and dynamic events, every session feels unique and engaging.”