Shiny The Firefly
- May 16, 2014
- Stage Clear Studios
Get on SteamThis adorable action-adventure game, set in the middle of a picturesque garden, has you helping Shiny, the cute little firefly, to find his babies. You’ll have to fly, run, hide and defend yourself against a legion of enemies. Stubborn mosquitoes, hungry toads, mischievous plants, sneaky wasps, endlessly long centipedes and lots of other little, dangerous garden dwellers are going to get in your w…
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Reviews
- Charming and cute graphics that appeal to younger audiences.
- Simple and addictive gameplay that can be enjoyable in short bursts.
- Good for kids and can provide a light-hearted gaming experience.
- Sluggish controls and a poorly optimized control scheme for PC.
- Repetitive music and lack of variety in sound options detracts from the experience.
- Overall gameplay is too simple and may not hold the interest of older players.
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally enjoyable and contributes positively to the overall experience, but many players find the repetitive short loops to be a drawback. While some appreciate the decent sound quality and relaxing nature of the music, there is a desire for more variety in the soundtrack to enhance the gameplay.
“This game is quite addictive: simple, good-looking, nice gameplay, sound & music.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Enjoyable at first, but the never-ending short music loop is really killing it for me.”
“I would have liked it better if there were more music options.”
“Moderate graphics in a colorful world with decent music.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as charming and colorful, appealing particularly to younger audiences, though some reviewers note their simplicity and moderate quality. While many find the visuals enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, comparisons to high-end animation like Pixar are seen as exaggerated. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the fun and engaging experience of the game.
“Lovely graphics, good for kids.”
“The graphics are charming and cute, although I wouldn't say it's as good as Pixar.”
“The graphics are charming and cute, although I wouldn't say they're as good as Pixar (I don't know what crack pipe that guy was smoking who said that).”
“Moderate graphics in a colorful world with decent music.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and enjoyable, with appealing graphics and sound, making it quite addictive for players. However, some users feel it lacks depth to warrant long-term engagement.
“This game is quite addictive: simple, good-looking, nice gameplay, sound & music.”
“It is so much fun with nice graphics and gameplay.”
“Gameplay is simple and fun.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as overly "cute," which some players find off-putting, yet it conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of resilience in the face of challenges.
“Well, let's consider this mission a success, then: I have now, officially, played a game just a tad too painfully 'cute' for my stomach to bear.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for being a poor port from a tablet or phone app, lacking proper optimization for PC, which negatively impacts the overall experience.
“It is clearly a bad port of a tablet/phone app and wasn't optimized at all for PC.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be plagued by significant bugs, particularly when played with a controller, leading to a frustrating experience for users.
“Terribly buggy, especially when using a controller.”
