Lost Flame

About

"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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Play Modes

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

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

An innovative and engaging blend of traditional roguelike mechanics with a Dark Souls-inspired atmosphere, offering deep and satisfying combat.
The game features a variety of unique weapons and enemy types, encouraging strategic gameplay and exploration, with a strong emphasis on positioning and movement.
Active development and frequent updates from the developer, along with a responsive community, enhance the overall experience and promise future improvements.

The game can be extremely difficult, especially for newcomers, with some players feeling that it can be unfair at times.
There are technical issues, such as crashes and bugs, particularly related to inventory management and world generation, which can disrupt gameplay.
Lack of features like item selling and character customization options may leave some players feeling limited in their progression and inventory management.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, combining traditional roguelike elements with a semi-open world and engaging turn-based tactical combat. Players appreciate the skill-based weapon system and the ability to anticipate enemy attacks, likening the experience to a "soulsborne" game in a top-down format. While the game offers a satisfying and immersive experience with extensive replayability, some reviewers noted areas for improvement in the moment-to-moment gameplay dynamics.
- “Fantastic roguelike with a semi-open world and some really clever mechanics.”
- “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).”
- “The melee system is brilliant, and engaging melee gameplay is not something that I have seen often in this genre.”
- “For me, the gameplay feels like a 'soulsborne' game, converted to a traditional top-down roguelike (e.g. pixel dungeon, brogue, dcss).”
- “I did find some gameplay areas of improvement:”
- “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.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally praised for their clean and sleek design, with a pleasing monochrome aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While some players appreciate the simplistic yet smooth visuals, others note that certain elements, like the inventory, can be difficult to see. Overall, the graphics complement the unique combat system and contribute to a satisfying atmosphere.
- “Clean, readable graphics, surprisingly expansive scope, and very interesting loot.”
- “I adore the sleek icon style graphics, clean UI, simple but slick animations... and of course the meaty turn-based tactical gameplay.”
- “The graphics in the game are better than the screenshots make them look.”
- “Graphics are monochrome and pleasing, although they are sometimes really difficult to see, for example, in the inventory.”
- “The graphic itself is simplistic, but smooth and great.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as moody and unintrusive, enhancing the overall atmosphere with a pleasantly pensive quality. It complements the sound effects and voiceovers, creating a cohesive auditory experience that fits the game's themes. Reviewers highlight the quality of the music and voice work as standout features.
- “The music is moody and un-intrusive - pleasantly pensive, I'd say!”
- “Attacks, ambiences, soundtracks, and even voiceovers all fit the same theme.”
- “Great music and voice work as well.”
- “The music is often repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
- “While there are sound effects and music, they don't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The hub features comfy but sad music that doesn't match the overall tone of the game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, effectively capturing the essence of a souls-like experience with a blend of retro and modern elements. Players appreciate the unique weapon skills and item descriptions that enhance the overall ambiance, contributing to a fun and challenging roguelike environment.
- “The game's immersive atmosphere and fluid combat do an exceptional job of emulating the feel of a souls-like.”
- “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.”
- “A very fun and atmospheric roguelike with a retro feel but all the right modern sensibilities; a wonderful example of tough but fair.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its classless progression system, diverse biomes, and depth, especially following recent updates that enhance the overall experience.
- “The classless progression, varied biomes, and overall structure of the game make for a lot of replayability.”
- “The amount of depth and replayability after the latest updates is incredible.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate that the developers are actively working to avoid a grindy experience, maintaining a good pace throughout the game. However, some find certain mechanics, like repeatedly opening windows to throw items, can become tedious over time.
- “Then, you have to open the window again to throw another item; it gets very tedious very quickly.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the storyline.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 and plot twists make for an unforgettable experience.”