Kill It With Fire: Ignition

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Kill It With Fire: Ignition is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Casey Donnellan Games LLC and was released on April 28, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Kill It With Fire: Ignition is a free sampler of a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,137 reviews

humor43 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and absurd way to confront arachnophobia by allowing players to destroy spiders with a variety of weapons and chaotic methods.
The demo showcases engaging gameplay mechanics and humor, making the experience both entertaining and enjoyable.
The visual style is simple yet appealing, and the sound design effectively enhances the atmosphere, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.

The demo is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and levels to explore.
Some players found the controls clunky and the aiming mechanics frustrating, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game may not appeal to those who genuinely love spiders, as it promotes their destruction in a humorous yet exaggerated manner.

humor
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, particularly through its absurd premise of battling spiders using a variety of comical weapons. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to serve as a stress reliever, combining chaotic gameplay with funny mechanics and imaginative concepts. Overall, it is described as a delightful and amusing experience, perfect for those looking to enjoy some lighthearted fun.
- “Armed with a diverse arsenal including a shotgun, a lighter combined with spray to unleash fiery destruction, bait to lure the spiders, and a variety of other equipment, the game offers a satisfying and humorous experience.”
- “The concept is funny - demolishing your home while trying to kill these little spiders.”
- “This game encapsulates the eternal battle between homeowners and spiders, but does it in a way that's totally overblown making for a hilarious and entertaining game.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
38%
10%
The gameplay is generally described as engaging and fun, with simple tasks that encourage exploration and the gradual unlocking of new weapons, contributing to a fresh experience. However, some users noted that the gameplay can be short, with a completion time of 30-60 minutes, and expressed concerns about a lack of variety and optimization issues. Overall, while the mechanics and atmosphere are praised, there are calls for more depth and polish in the final product.
- “For about 30/40 minutes of gameplay, it gives you just enough to not get bored. The tasks you are given are simple and require you to fully explore each map, which helps to keep you busy. You slowly unlock new weapons, which also helps keep the game fresh and fun.”
- “The thrill of hunting down those elusive little critters and creatively eradicating them makes for a uniquely enjoyable gameplay experience.”
- “It's simplistic, but also has plenty of fun mechanics to keep you interested.”
- “Gameplay for this one is short and you might find yourself finishing with a 100% (no achievements, though) rating within about 30-60 minutes.”
- “In its current state, I would not want to pay for this game even with more levels; there needs to be more gameplay variety in the final product, otherwise I cannot see this being worth anything more than $1.”
- “Sadly, I didn't find the gameplay mechanics practical.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
48%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the charming art style and overall design, while others criticize the simplistic visuals and issues with readability at lower settings. Many appreciate the game's aesthetic and performance, noting that it complements the gameplay, but there are concerns about optimization and graphical fidelity, particularly when settings are adjusted to improve performance. Overall, the graphics are described as good but could benefit from further refinement and optimization.
- “The graphics are nice, performance is good, and I haven't seen a lot of bugs.”
- “The design and graphics are great, and the weapons are quite destructive.”
- “Charming art style that works well with the concept and overall, very enjoyable.”
- “The graphics look horrible and I really hate the style they have gone for.”
- “Graphics: 3/10 (for the style they were going for)”
- “The objective text (part of the HUD) also became unreadable on the lowest graphic setting.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
The music and sound design in the game are highly praised for their effectiveness in creating a creepy atmosphere, particularly during jump scares involving spiders. Reviewers note that the music transitions from gentle to unsettling, enhancing the tension and anxiety as players hunt for spiders. Overall, the audio elements are considered a key component in delivering a thrilling and immersive experience.
- “The music and sound effects perfectly complement the moment you get jumpscared by a spider that came from nowhere.”
- “It effectively uses music cues and sound effects to add some horror elements to the game, especially when you aren't expecting to come across a spider.”
- “Now, I don't have arachnophobia, but the music and the sound effects are just creepy.”
- “Although the controls are a bit clunky, and the graphics could be better, the spiders are actually pretty scary and the music is very fitting.”
- “I completely forgot to mention it when writing the stuff above: the music, sound effects, and audio cues are perfect in delivering atmosphere, anxiety, and goosebumps.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The game's story aspect is largely underdeveloped, with players expressing a desire for more narrative depth and incentives beyond the current missions. While the gameplay is engaging, particularly in hunting down enemies, many users feel that the lack of a cohesive story detracts from the overall experience. There is a strong interest in future updates that could enhance the narrative and mission variety.
- “I've been playing this game for 0.1 hours now and I can say it's one of the greatest of all time; the missions and activities are endless.”
- “Chill environment and music and was fun hunting down spiders. Can’t wait for the full release so we can see more of the missions and upgrades, etc!”
- “If they added health or a story or some other incentive it would be a great game, but sadly the game lacks these.”
- “One day, you will hear a story about some guy who burned down half his neighborhood.”
- “It's your job to eliminate them...and complete the challenge missions, no matter the cost.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with a score of 3.5/10. Reviewers note that the demo lacks engaging environmental interactions and content, suggesting that the final game will need significant improvements in weapon variety, level design, and replay incentives to enhance replay value.
- “It's not much, but still, it's a thing that would add to the replayability.”
- “Not sure how much replay value for stream - but worth checking out.”
- “I know it's a demo and I shouldn't be expecting a lot of content until the full game, but the interaction with the environment is bland, and the replayability was non-existent.”
- “For a free demo this is great, but the final game is going to need to demonstrate some serious chops with weapon variety, level design, and either game length or replayability incentives to make it worth more than $10.”
- “Both would add a ton of replayability, but might also be beyond the scope and resources of the dev.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some players see potential in the game, they note that it feels more like a beta or alpha version due to these technical problems, including a non-functional exit button in the menu.
- “There is a good game in here somewhere, but at the moment it's a buggy, tedious mess.”
- “Very nice game for a beta/alpha; some glitches are mostly not bad, but some are a bit bad. When I played, a dead spider got stuck in a drawer in a weird way, and it might've been some spiders short.”
- “It's a fun concept, not bad, but has some glitches and the exit button doesn't work in the menu to close the game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, enhanced by excellent music, sound effects, and audio cues that evoke feelings of anxiety and excitement. Players appreciate the combination of enjoyable gameplay mechanics and a captivating ambiance that contributes to an overall fun experience.
- “This game is a really fun casual game with a good atmosphere and simple yet fun mechanics.”
- “I completely forgot to mention it when writing the stuff above: the music, sound effects, and audio cues are perfect in delivering atmosphere, anxiety, and goosebumps.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “Despite the beautiful graphics, the atmosphere fails to evoke any emotional response.”
- “The game’s atmosphere is dull and lifeless, making it hard to stay engaged.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often boring, with some noting that while it can be enjoyable for short sessions, it quickly becomes a frustrating experience due to bugs and repetitive tasks. Overall, the potential for a good game is overshadowed by the grind-heavy mechanics.
- “Can be fun for a quick 15-minute session, but it gets tedious and boring fast.”
- “There is a good game in here somewhere, but at the moment it's a buggy, tedious mess.”
- “Killing it with fire: ignition is rarely fun and just tedious.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, leading to significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Horribly optimized.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end hardware.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times make it frustrating to play.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a sense of emotional release and satisfaction from engaging in virtual violence against entities they dislike, allowing them to confront their feelings in a safe and controlled environment.

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Kill It With Fire: Ignition is a casual simulation game.

Kill It With Fire: Ignition is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 10984 hours playing Kill It With Fire: Ignition.

Kill It With Fire: Ignition was released on April 28, 2020.

Kill It With Fire: Ignition was developed by Casey Donnellan Games LLC.

Kill It With Fire: Ignition has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Kill It With Fire: Ignition is a single player game.

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