Tales of Fire

About

Tales of Fire is a single player casual puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Afil Games and was released on June 17, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Tales of Fire," players navigate a tiny ant on a mission to save her village from the winter cold, using only a match as a weapon while avoiding extinguishing the flame. The goal is to bring fire to the end and rescue all ant species, providing a unique and challenging adventure. Wishlist the upcoming game "Raiders of Valhalla" on Steam.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story7 positive mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a charming art style.
The story is engaging and has philosophical elements that add depth to the experience.
There are some challenging levels that deviate from standard platforming gameplay, providing a unique experience.

The game is very short, taking under 30 minutes to complete, and lacks sufficient challenge overall.
Gameplay mechanics, such as the raindrop puzzles and matchstick countdown, are poorly designed and frustrating.
There are inconsistencies in level design and telegraphing of events, leading to a lack of clarity and enjoyment.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its creativity and emotional depth, centering on an ant's journey to help its companions through winter. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful art style and fitting music that enhance the narrative experience, although some express skepticism about the authenticity of positive reviews. Overall, the story is considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its appeal.
- “This is an incredible story-driven game that tells the tale of an ant that needs to warm its companions through the winter.”
- “I loved the story and the art style!”
- “Good game, story is interesting and the art style is cute 8/10”
gameplay
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The gameplay has been criticized for its poor iteration on core mechanics, particularly the matchstick countdown, which feels irrelevant for most of the game and lacks strategic depth. While some players appreciate the cute graphics and soundtrack, there are concerns about the authenticity of positive reviews, suggesting a disconnect between player experience and developer influence.
- “Cute graphics, nice story, gameplay, and a great soundtrack!”
- “There's nothing inherently wrong with simple games, but the way this game iterates on its core gameplay elements is quite poor.”
- “The matchstick countdown mechanic doesn't matter for most of the game, but when it does, it's on an insanely tight timer with no real strategy or pathfinding involved.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their cute art style, which complements the engaging story and gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the visual presentation, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- “Cute graphics, nice story, gameplay, and great soundtrack!”
- “I loved the story and the art style!”
- “Good game, the story is interesting and the art style is cute. 8/10”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its fitting and engaging quality, complementing the beautiful graphics and compelling story. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “The drawings are beautiful, the music fits the game well, the story is very good, the game has some easy stages and some very challenging ones. The way the levels were built caught my attention because they deviated a little from the standard of platform games. In short, this game is very good; I recommend it.”
- “Cute graphics, nice story, gameplay, and a great soundtrack!”