Lost Flame
- August 2, 2019
- Bartosz Bojarowski
Get on Steam"Lost Flame" is a modern roguelike game with unique turn-based combat, set in the ruined kingdom of Hiraeth. Explore procedurally generated content, fight against legendary warriors, and dodge enemy attacks with strategic movement. The game features big and unique enemies with diverse traits and abilities, and a variety of weapons to discover. Permadeath and challenging combat make for a true roguelike experience.
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Reviews
- Innovative combat system that emphasizes movement and positioning, making battles engaging and strategic.
- Great itemization and randomization, providing a vast array of unique weapons and gear that enhance replayability.
- Atmospheric graphics and sound design, creating a dark and immersive world reminiscent of Dark Souls.
- Some worlds can feel empty with little to no gear, leading to inconsistent experiences.
- Crashes and bugs have been reported, particularly related to saving and throwing items, which can disrupt gameplay.
- Lack of a selling mechanic for loot, making inventory management cumbersome and less rewarding.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a standout feature, blending traditional roguelike elements with innovative mechanics such as skill-based weapons and telegraphed enemy attacks, reminiscent of "soulsborne" games. Players appreciate the engaging turn-based tactical combat, which is both accessible and strategically deep, enhanced by a sleek aesthetic and satisfying ambience. Overall, the game offers a rich and immersive experience, promising hundreds of hours of enjoyable gameplay at an affordable price.
“I adore the sleek icon style graphics, clean UI, simple but slick animations... and of course the meaty turn-based tactical gameplay.”
“It has very unique and interesting mechanics: skill-based weapons (where different types of weapons have different skill sets) and telegraphed enemy attacks (where you can see the area of enemy attack and evade it, so you need to learn how enemies attack).”
“For me, the gameplay feels like a 'soulsborne' game, converted to a traditional top-down roguelike (e.g. pixel dungeon, brogue, dcss).”
“Moment to moment gameplay is more involved since you can step out of many attacks and multi-tile enemies add a lot of interesting decisions to combat.”
“This game manages to take the gameplay from nethack/rogue/dcss and make it 100x more engaging and enjoyable.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as moody and un-intrusive, effectively complementing the overall atmosphere with a pleasantly pensive tone. It features cohesive soundtracks, ambiences, and voiceovers that enhance the experience, while also being highlighted as a standout element alongside the graphics and gameplay mechanics.
“The music is moody and unintrusive - pleasantly pensive, I'd say!”
“Great music and voice work as well.”
“Attacks, ambiences, soundtracks, and even voiceovers all fit the same theme.”
“The hub features comfy but sad music.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their sleek icon style, clean user interface, and smooth animations, contributing to a satisfying and immersive experience. The art style, combined with a grim ambiance and diverse weapon types, enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the game. Users appreciate the unique combat system and the attention to detail in both visuals and sound design.
“I adore the sleek icon style graphics, clean UI, simple but slick animations, and of course the meaty turn-based tactical gameplay.”
“Also has lots of items and enemies, nice art style and sounds, satisfying grim ambience.”
“The combat system is completely unique, and the aesthetics are very well done.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its dark, immersive qualities reminiscent of Dark Souls, enhanced by detailed item descriptions and a retro aesthetic that balances modern gameplay sensibilities. Players find it to be a fun and atmospheric roguelike that effectively combines challenging mechanics with a captivating environment.
“I love that weapons have their own skills, and in a way, this feels like a turn-based Dark Souls with the atmosphere, items, and their descriptions.”
“Very fun and atmospheric roguelike with a retro feel but all the right modern sensibilities; a wonderful example of tough but fair.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its engaging and challenging narrative, complemented by an appealing map design.
“I love the map and the story; it's both interesting and challenging.”
“The narrative is captivating and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
“The character development is exceptional, making the story feel personal and immersive.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to its classless progression system, diverse biomes, and well-structured gameplay, which encourage multiple playthroughs and exploration.
“The classless progression, varied biomes, and overall structure of the game make for a lot of replayability.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the developers are intentionally avoiding a grindy experience, resulting in a well-paced game that keeps engagement high.
