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To The Flame

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100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

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To The Flame is a single player action game. It was developed by Rebel Jester Studios and was released on April 5, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"To The Flame" is a challenging game where you play as a moth on a perilous journey to meet God, with a single giant vertical level and the threat of a roaming, deadly spider that you must hide from. Success requires careful jumps, strategic hiding, and mastery of simple but deep controls. The game saves every inch of progress and features condescending commentary from God, with 2-7 hours of playtime expected.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • Charming art style and immersive atmosphere, with beautiful backgrounds and engaging music.
  • Satisfying movement mechanics, including a well-designed double jump that allows for fluid gameplay and mastery.
  • Short but rewarding experience that offers a mix of challenge and fun, making it accessible for both casual and hardcore players.
  • The game is quite short, with some players feeling that the trailer reveals too much of the content.
  • The spider mechanic can be frustrating and may detract from the experience for some players.
  • While the game is easier than some other platformers, it may still be punishing for those not accustomed to precision platforming.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its depth and fluidity, particularly the double jump mechanic, which evolves from challenging to satisfying as players become more comfortable with it. Users appreciate the game's immersive art and music, which enhance the rewarding mechanics, and many find the experience enjoyable and non-frustrating, even during setbacks. Overall, the combination of unique movement mechanics and engaging design elements makes for a highly recommended gameplay experience.

    • “The double jump mechanic has good depth to it, which makes me wish the game was longer.”
    • “I know that part of the game is meant to be frustrating, but to be honest, I never found it frustrating even when I fell; every time, I felt like I was still getting farther and getting more comfortable with the mechanics, so there was nothing discouraging about the fall.”
    • “The double-hopping movement mechanics are unusual and hard to master, but over time, they become really fluid and satisfying.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, creating a haunting and immersive experience that complements the art and narrative. Reviewers note that the chilling soundscapes and engaging melodies contribute significantly to the game's emotional depth and overall enjoyment, making it a key element of the gameplay experience.

    • “The atmosphere is beautifully crafted, from the chilling music to the weirdly menacing little moth-centric fables you find throughout the map.”
    • “Immersive art and music come together to support some really rewarding mechanics in the game.”
    • “The art, the music, the writing, all work extremely well together to accompany a really beautifully frustrating experience.”
    • “The art is beautiful, the movement is delightful, and the atmosphere created by the music, sound, and narration is haunting.”
    • “I love the music in the tower, and the visuals/atmosphere throughout are very well done.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their excellent aesthetics and charming, cute art style that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game. Players appreciate the beautifully painted effects on foliage and the immersive visuals that invite them to enjoy the artwork throughout their experience.

    • “I love the music in the tower, and the visuals/atmosphere throughout are very well done.”
    • “The leaves on the trees and shrubs have this beautiful effect where they look painted, and in my first playthrough I really enjoyed spending time soaking in the artwork.”
    • “Pleasantly short, cute art style, doesn't insist on itself.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful art, haunting music, and immersive sound design, which together create a chilling and captivating experience. Players appreciate the intricate details, such as the moth-centric fables and delightful animations, that enhance the overall ambiance. Overall, the atmosphere is described as beautifully crafted and integral to the game's enjoyment.

    • “The atmosphere is beautifully crafted, from the chilling music to the weirdly menacing little moth-centric fables you find throughout the map.”
    • “The art is beautiful, the movement is delightful, and the atmosphere created by the music, sound, and narration is haunting.”
    • “I love the music in the tower, and the visuals/atmosphere throughout are very well done.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a blend of ominous elements and lightheartedness, which many players find enjoyable and engaging.

    • “It's ominous, but it also has a sense of humor, and I enjoy that immensely.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its replayability, particularly as an introductory title to foddian-style and masocore genres, with players highlighting the potential for speedrunning as a key factor that enhances its replay value.

    • “I think it's an excellent intro game to Foddian-style/masocore games and has replay value via speedrunning.”
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To The Flame is a action game.

To The Flame is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

To The Flame was released on April 5, 2024.

To The Flame was developed by Rebel Jester Studios.

To The Flame has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

To The Flame is a single player game.

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