Lost Flame

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Lost Flame is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Bartosz Bojarowski and was released on August 2, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Innovative combat system that emphasizes movement and positioning, reminiscent of Dark Souls, making it engaging and unique among roguelikes.
Rich itemization and loot mechanics, allowing for diverse builds and strategies, with a variety of enemies that enhance replayability.
Active development and community engagement from the developers, with frequent updates and responsiveness to player feedback.

The game can be extremely punishing, leading to frequent deaths that may frustrate some players, especially those new to the genre.
Lack of features such as item selling or more comprehensive character customization options, which can detract from the overall experience.
Technical issues, including crashes and bugs, particularly in early access, which may hinder gameplay and progress.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a modernized take on traditional roguelikes, featuring a semi-open world and innovative mechanics that enhance depth without compromising the classic formula. It combines grid-based, turn-based combat with a continuous time system, allowing for more dynamic interactions and strategic decision-making. Players appreciate the engaging melee system, skill-based weapons, and the ability to anticipate enemy attacks, all contributing to a rich and satisfying experience that promises extensive replayability.
- “This is a modernized take on a traditional roguelike and it does a fantastic job implementing new mechanics without jeopardizing the roguelike formula.”
- “Core gameplay is grid-based and turn-based, but the turns are with float continuous time rather than integer-based turns, creating far more gameplay depth and a lack of the usual boring predictability of the turn-based 'I punch you, you punch me' variety.”
- “It has very unique and interesting mechanics: skill-based weapons (where different types of weapons have different skill sets) and telegraph enemy attacks (where you can see the area of enemy attack and evade it, so you need to learn how enemies attack).”
- “Core gameplay is grid-based and 'turn-based' but the turns are with float continuous time rather than integer based turns, creating far more gameplay depth and a lack of the usual boring predictability of the turn-based 'I punch you, you punch me' variety.”
- “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:”
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 users appreciate the simplistic yet smooth visuals, there are occasional visibility issues, particularly in the inventory. Overall, the graphics complement the unique combat system and contribute to a satisfying ambiance.
- “I adore the sleek icon style graphics, clean UI, simple but slick animations... and of course the meaty turn-based tactical gameplay.”
- “The combat system is completely unique, and the aesthetics are very well done.”
- “The graphics themselves are simplistic, but smooth and great.”
- “Graphics are monochrome and pleasing, although they are sometimes really difficult to see, for example, in the inventory.”
- “The graphics in the game are better than the screenshots make them look.”
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 thematic experience, while also being highlighted as a standout feature alongside the graphics and gameplay mechanics.
- “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 in the game is a mix of sound effects and background tracks, but it often feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “While the soundtracks and voiceovers fit the theme, they lack variety and can become monotonous over time.”
- “The hub features music that is meant to be comforting, but it often comes off as overly melancholic and doesn't enhance the experience.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, effectively capturing the essence of a souls-like experience with beautiful polish and detailed weapon skills. Reviewers appreciate the blend of retro and modern elements, creating a fun and atmospheric roguelike that feels both challenging and fair.
- “The game's immersive atmosphere and fluent combat do an exceptional job of emulating the feel of a souls-like.”
- “Beautiful polish and atmosphere.”
- “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 classless progression system, diverse biomes, and recent updates as key factors contributing to its high replayability, offering a rich and varied experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “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
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Players appreciate the developers' efforts to minimize grinding, resulting in a well-paced experience. However, some find certain repetitive tasks, like item management, can become tedious over time.
- “Then, you have to open the window again to throw another item; it gets very tedious very quickly.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 rich, making the story feel immersive and meaningful.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the game features humor through exaggerated numerical values, which adds a comedic element to gameplay. This absurdity contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses absurdity to create hilarious situations that catch you off guard.”
- “The characters have such witty dialogue that I found myself chuckling at every turn.”