Shiny The Firefly

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This 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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Play Modes

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

Reviews

44%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features charming and cute graphics, making it visually appealing, especially for younger audiences.
It offers simple and addictive gameplay that can be enjoyable for casual gaming sessions.
The game is suitable for children, providing a fun and engaging experience for young players.

The controls are poorly designed, requiring excessive clicking for movement and actions, which can be frustrating.
The game feels like a low-quality mobile port, lacking proper optimization for PC gameplay.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with simple puzzles and limited challenges.

graphics
9 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the colorful aesthetic, detailed character customization, and overall beauty, particularly on tablets. However, others find the graphics to be moderate or simple, lacking the depth of higher-quality animations like those from Pixar. Overall, while the visuals are generally appealing, they do not elevate the gameplay experience for all players.
- “Running amazingly with 4k graphics, featuring highly detailed character customization and great terrain generation.”
- “Beautiful graphics (for tablet).”
- “The graphics are charming and cute.”
- “At least it doesn't have retro pixel graphics... and sadly that's the only thing going for it.”
- “Moderate graphics in a colorful world with decent music.”
- “The graphics are charming and cute, although I wouldn't say it's as good as Pixar (I don't know what crack pipe that guy was smoking who said that).”
gameplay
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay revolves around guiding fireflies to safety while avoiding various obstacles, offering a simple yet addictive experience. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics and appealing graphics, although some feel it lacks long-term appeal. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and enjoyable, providing a satisfying experience for a limited duration.
- “The general gameplay loop involves a flying bug that uses its shiny end to lead other bugs to an exit point while avoiding obstacles like water, wasps, and spiders.”
- “The game's gameplay is awesome; it gave me the best 4.3 hours of my life.”
- “This game is quite addictive: simple, good-looking, and features nice gameplay, sound, and music.”
- “The general gameplay loop involves a flying bug that navigates using its shiny end to guide other bugs to an exit point while avoiding obstacles like water, wasps, and spiders.”
- “Gameplay consists of finding other fireflies and escorting them to safety.”
music
5 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, with some players finding it relaxing and fitting for the game's aesthetic. However, the repetitive short music loop has been criticized for becoming monotonous over time, and there is a desire for more diverse music options. Overall, while the music enhances the game's appeal, its limited variety may detract from long-term enjoyment.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “This game is quite addictive: simple, good-looking, nice gameplay, sound, and music.”
- “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.”
story
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as a mixed bag; while some users appreciate its underlying moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, others find it lacking depth or overly simplistic, with one reviewer describing it as excessively "cute" to the point of discomfort.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys, making every twist and turn feel meaningful.”
- “The story is beautifully crafted, with rich lore and emotional depth that resonates long after the game is over.”
- “There is really no story.”
- “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.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The optimization of "Shiny the Firefly" has been criticized as it appears to be a poor port from a mobile app, lacking the necessary adjustments for a smooth PC experience. Reviewers express reluctance to recommend PC ports of mobile games that are not properly optimized, and this title falls short in that regard.
- “It is clearly a bad port of a tablet/phone app and wasn't optimized at all for PC.”
- “Shiny the Firefly is not a bad game, but it's really hard for me to recommend PC ports of mobile games unless they are properly optimized, and this is not one of those games.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lighthearted and amusing nature, making it an enjoyable adventure that is easy to play. Players find the humor engaging, particularly in the context of the game's premise of bringing babies back to their nest.
- “Nice, funny adventure game!”
- “Bringing your babies back to the nest is really easy to play and funny!”
stability
1 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.”