The Lords of the Earth Flame

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The Lords of The Earth Flame is a novel game created in the best traditions of interactive fiction and text-based role-playing. Non-linear structure, rich text core, and the "analog" feel of times past are certain to provide unforgettable gaming experience for hours on end.

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Play Modes

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

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story15 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting story with multiple endings, allowing players to explore different paths and outcomes.
The art style and music create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the reading experience.
The game is easy to complete for achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.

The game is very short, with most playthroughs lasting around 1 hour or less, leading to a feeling of being overpriced.
The writing quality is inconsistent, with numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that detracts from the overall experience.
There is a lack of replay value due to the repetitive nature of the gameplay and the absence of a save feature, forcing players to start over after each playthrough.

story
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
73%
7%
The story in "The Lords of the Earth Flame" is an interactive experience reminiscent of choose-your-own-adventure books, featuring multiple endings influenced by player choices. While some players found the narrative engaging and well-crafted, many criticized it for being overly short, linear, and plagued by typos and awkward phrasing, which detracted from immersion. Overall, the game offers a simple yet enjoyable story, but its execution leaves room for improvement, particularly in terms of depth and polish.
- “The story surprisingly managed to catch my attention pretty early on, which helped me enjoy this game for sure.”
- “The story itself is beautifully crafted and the decisions that you have to make can affect the welfare of your party.”
- “The story will be decided by your choices which will lead you to multiple endings; your choices do have consequences, either good or bad.”
- “There is really only one true path through the story; all of the other routes lead quickly to disaster and death within a few pages.”
- “The story would feel like a usual fantasy short story, with reasonable immersion, if it was not broken by a not small amount of typos and garbled sentences.”
- “The game seems to demand you memorize the exact route to extend the story as long as possible, and punishes you for doing anything else with an abrupt end to the game.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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20%
The music in the game is generally described as atmospheric and fitting, enhancing the overall ambiance and storytelling experience. However, many users noted issues with abrupt transitions and repetitive tracks that disrupt the flow, breaking the immersive atmosphere. While the soundtrack complements the game's aesthetic, its execution leaves room for improvement.
- “The art found inside the book is very pleasing to look at, and the music that accompanies the game sets you in a nice ambiance, as if you were actually inside the story.”
- “+ fitting music”
- “+ atmospheric music”
- “The music does cut abruptly when it loops, but oh well.”
- “Repetitive soundtrack.”
- “The interface is simple but effective; the music is appropriate, but when a track ends, it just stops abruptly. Then a few seconds of silence, and another track starts and stops again suddenly. It may not seem relevant, but it actually breaks the atmosphere.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The graphics of the game feature a unique art style characterized by simple, sketch-like drawings that some players find charming and fitting for the game's atmosphere. While the artwork is generally well-received and adds to immersion, opinions vary on its overall quality, with some feeling it does not justify the game's price. Overall, the graphics are seen as polished yet simplistic, with a focus on enhancing the narrative rather than being the main attraction.
- “Personally, I like the art style of this game; it reminds me of quick sketches one might do in a traveler's journal.”
- “I liked the art style: simple, but fine black sketches.”
- “Graphics and artistic style are unique and polished; I liked it quite a lot. The music and sound effects are simple but fit well with the game's atmosphere and setting.”
- “The presentation, however, was pretty good and the drawings provided much-needed graphical reference, yet did little to make the overall experience worthwhile.”
- “While the artwork and user interface are well above the level of the writing, and range from rough sketches to professional quality, in its current state the game is not worth the price of 'free', let alone what is currently being charged.”
- “The graphics consist of crude drawings, but I found them adequate and fitting.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The gameplay is criticized for being minimal and repetitive, with only about 15 minutes of content for the base price, extending to around an hour for completionists. While some players found enjoyment in exploring all possibilities and obtaining achievements, the overall experience is seen as lacking depth and user-friendliness.
- “My gameplay time includes everything; I tried every possibility.”
- “Adding that to obtain all achievements, I had to do a couple of playthroughs, but I was so happy to do so!”
- “15 minutes of gameplay for €9.99 (good ending). Add about 1 hour for all endings and 100% achievements while reading every dialogue.”
- “No real gameplay.”
- “Repetitive gameplay.”
- “I sort of understand this, since that would shorten gameplay time further, but it's not a very user-friendly solution nevertheless.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with unique and polished graphics that enhance the experience. While the music effectively contributes to the eerie ambiance, abrupt transitions between tracks can disrupt immersion. Overall, the sound design is fitting, though some players desire more atmospheric visuals in future updates.
- “The music is atmospheric and doesn't get boring throughout our adventure, doing a great job setting the general eeriness.”
- “Graphics and artistic style are unique and polished; I liked it quite a lot. The music and sound effects are simple but fit well with the game's atmosphere and setting.”
- “The interface is simple but effective; the music is appropriate, although it can break the atmosphere when tracks abruptly stop.”
- “The interface is simple but effective; the music is appropriate, but when a track ends, it just stops abruptly. Then, after a few seconds of silence, another track starts and stops suddenly again. It may not seem relevant, but it actually breaks the atmosphere.”
- “Graphics and artistic style are unique and polished; I liked it quite a lot. Music and sound effects are simple but okay; they fit with the game's atmosphere and setting.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is generally limited, with most players noting that it takes only 1 to 2 hours to explore all possible endings. While some users find it lacks significant replay value, others appreciate the opportunity to revisit the game, especially after updates that enhance the experience.
- “Gave it another shot after the trading card issue was fixed; it has a lot of replay value.”
- “As for replayability, this game will last you between one and two hours if you want to get most of the endings.”
- “As for replayability, this game will last you between 1 and 2 hours if you want to get most of the endings.”
- “No replay value.”
- “Despite the replay value, it will take around one to two hours to experience every possibility.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a generally unstable experience for players.
- “There are quite a few bugs and glitches present.”
- “The game is very buggy.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the emotional aspect of the game is lacking, with some players finding the character development insufficient to foster any real investment, and noting that certain endings feel abruptly unresolved.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by a particularly funny joke ending that elicited genuine laughter from players.
- “The joke ending, however, made me laugh.”