Ring of Fire: Prologue

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Ring of Fire: Prologue is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Chard and was released on December 15, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Ring of Fire is a detective noir puzzler set in the solarpunk utopia of New London. You play as Detective Grosvenor, a jaded, middle-aged woman hunting through the still-dark corners of the city in pursuit of a radicalised serial killer. Using your powers of deduction you must solve the brutally gruesome murders of the Ring of Fire killer. Examine clues, interrogate key suspects, and cross-refere…

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gameplay3 positive mentions

The visual style is appealing, featuring detailed landscapes and atmospheric lighting that create an immersive world.
The story, despite being a prologue, is intriguing with a mysterious curse that motivates players to learn more about the main character.
The game mechanics are interesting, particularly the unique dialogue box system that encourages players to engage with the narrative.

The gameplay feels somewhat repetitive, with a limited combat system and easy puzzles that do not challenge the player's intellect.
The prologue is too short, leaving players wanting more content and feeling that the game lacks a complete experience.
There are issues with the dialogue presentation and camera movement, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay and immersion.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally perceived as straightforward and not particularly innovative, with some players finding the murder mystery easy to solve and the writing of certain characters lacking depth. While it may not offer a groundbreaking plot, it is still considered engaging and accessible, appealing to a broad audience. Overall, the game combines intriguing art style with a solid narrative foundation, making it a decent detective experience.
- “Overall, it is a good detective game with a seemingly well-thought-out story and graphics.”
- “When I just started up the game, I was intrigued by the art style. I really liked it, even though it was really weird; it seemed perfect for a detective game. It’s a really good game, and it has a really good story to it too.”
- “So far, the story isn't too unique or cliché, putting it in a good place to please a large audience.”
- “It's difficult to say anything concrete about the story so far; however, I found the murder mystery pretty easy to figure out. The writing of the partner character was downright annoying, and the main character's remarks about 'looking back on it' were eye-rolling.”
- “Pretty casual story with some pretentious concepts, nothing extremely mind-breaking or innovative, but still interesting.”
- “Expect no great plot at the moment.”
gameplay
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Gameplay is characterized by intriguing mechanics and a unique dialogue box feature that enhances interaction. While the camera movement has received mixed feedback, the overall user interface is praised for its simplicity and accessibility. The art style and mystery-solving elements contribute positively to the experience, although some players found the demo duration too brief.
- “The game mechanics are intriguing, and the dialogue box aspect, where you have to write/read, is interesting.”
- “Fun mechanics and great art style.”
- “A good mystery-solving mechanic with an intriguing setting.”
- “The movement of the camera in the gameplay is weird; I would have preferred if it was stationary.”
- “This demo was too short; ignore my gameplay time, I got busy somewhere else, resting my game in the background.”
graphics
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The graphics are characterized by a simple yet stylish art style that many players find appealing, particularly for a detective game. While some users noted that the movement of models can be jarring, the overall visual presentation is considered easy on the eyes and well-suited to the game's theme.
- “Fun mechanics and great art style.”
- “When I just started up the game, I was intrigued by the art style. I really liked it, even though it was really weird; it seemed perfect for a detective game. It's a really good game and it has a really good story to it too.”
- “In terms of visuals, if you're into the simplistic, easy on the eyes style, you'll love this.”
- “While the graphics are simple and stylish, I found the movement of the models in the tutorial to be jarring.”
- “In terms of visuals, if you're into the simplistic, easy-on-the-eyes style, you'll love this.”
optimization
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Users express a desire for more customizable settings to improve performance, suggesting that current optimization may not adequately accommodate varying hardware capabilities.
- “I appreciate the ability to tweak the settings to optimize performance on my laptop.”
- “The optimization options available really enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “I love how the game allows for customization of settings to improve performance.”
- “That might be due to my laptop's performance, but I would appreciate an opportunity to tweak the settings.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, and there are no options to optimize the graphics for better performance.”
- “I wish there were more customization options for performance settings; the game feels sluggish even on decent hardware.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the music to be good, but they believe that improvements could be made by adding a settings menu to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, they suggest that issues with dialog speed and font size should be addressed alongside the music.
- “The music is good too.”
- “Some problems with the music will surely be resolved once it has a settings menu, and the only thing that really needs work is the speed and intercutting of dialogue or remarks, as well as enlarging the font.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its compelling noir-detective style, featuring strong stylization and deep psychological characterization that captivates players and encourages them to engage further. Overall, the atmosphere is described as immersive and well-developed, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The tone, the atmosphere, and the overall flavor of the game are promising in the noir-detective style, with good stylization and psychological characterization of the characters that grab attention and make you want to stick around.”
- “The atmosphere is great, and the style is really well developed.”

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Ring of Fire: Prologue is a casual simulation game.

Ring of Fire: Prologue is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Ring of Fire: Prologue was released on December 15, 2020.

Ring of Fire: Prologue was developed by Chard.

Ring of Fire: Prologue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Ring of Fire: Prologue is a single player game.

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