Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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Fire Blew From Her Fingertips....... POOF!

PostedJune 30, 2016

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Young Alice was clearing the riverbed of debris underneath the water wheel, just an ordinary chore on an ordinary day, or so she thought. Today will turn out to be the most extraordinary day she has ever known, because today, Alice discovered a box lodged in the sand. When she opened the box, a beautiful bird with wings of flame flew out of the box and into her hand! Not onto her hand, the phoenix ...Show more

Young Alice was clearing the riverbed of debris underneath the water wheel, just an ordinary chore on an ordinary day, or so she thought. Today will turn out to be the most extraordinary day she has ever known, because today, Alice discovered a box lodged in the sand. When she opened the box, a beautiful bird with wings of flame flew out of the box and into her hand! Not onto her hand, the phoenix flew inside of Alice's arm, leaving no trace except for a glowing tattoo of this magical magnificent avian species. Unbeknownst to her, this bird has a price on it's head and these people will do anything to anyone to take possession of this bird. Alice is now on the run, and her only chance for survival lies within an Uncle she never knew existed until this fateful day!

Wow! This is one of those games that could easily slide under the radar, but don't pass this one by, it's solid entertainment with a really fresh storyline. Each scene has a Morphing Object and one Collectible out of several categories starting with hidden eggs as well as fish, skulls and a long list of other interesting objects. Until recently, I thought Achievements were a given in all Collector's Editions, but no worries, this game does indeed have Achievements to earn and a ton of Plus Sign inventory items to tinker with.

The Hidden Object Scenes are far and few between, but this game has such an incredible storyline and so many thing to do in each scene that you really won't notice or be disappointed about. The HOP's are however, just as entertaining as the game itself, mostly Interactive, Progressive Silhouetted Shape where you find the first item that matches the silhouetted shape and use that item back in the scene interactively to expose the next item. Most of the scenes have at least one puzzle such as placing the moving parts of a deer to mirror the same position as the other deer shown.

The Mini Games are plentiful and more than makes up for the lack of HOP's. Below are brief descriptions of some of the mini games you'll encounter during the demo:

1) Pull down all the ropes with knots in a particular order.

2) Select the items on the bottom that are used to obtain the items shown above.

3) Run past the guards without being seen.

4) Select flowers in the order shown on the board.

5) Switch the wolves and rabbits, a predator cannot be placed next to prey.

6) Click on the figurines in the order shown in a clue found earlier.

7) Follow step by step instructions of a recipe.

8) Arrange the mosaic tile pieces to create an image.

This Collector's Edition has 10 Wallpapers, 16 Concept Art pictures, 15 Videos, 8 Music Soundtracks, 24 replayable Mini Games, 7 replayable Puzzles, 20 Achievements, 35 Morphing Objects, several categories of Hidden Collectibles, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Adventure, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Superb, I Love This Game.

PostedJune 28, 2016

Daxadillion

fromGloucestershire UK

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

A short review as I want to get back to the game.

I thought the graphics were good and the voices, except for the Uncle's as I thought he sounded a bit wooden, not that it bothered me much.

HOS are few and far between and a bit different, I liked them.
Puzzles and mini games were good too.

Morphing Objects - in every scene I have played so far.
Achievements - quite a lot of ...Show more

A short review as I want to get back to the game.

I thought the graphics were good and the voices, except for the Uncle's as I thought he sounded a bit wooden, not that it bothered me much.

HOS are few and far between and a bit different, I liked them.
Puzzles and mini games were good too.

Morphing Objects - in every scene I have played so far.
Achievements - quite a lot of them.
Collectibles - there are so many I would advise you to check them out so that you can see what you are looking for. Sometimes there are 2 in a scene.
Map - very good and clear. It also indicates if you have missed a morph or a collectible, I like this feature and wished more devs would do this.

If you can't find the Strategy Guide click on the Phoenix to the left of the inventory which also includes Achievements, Collections and Tasks.

That's it, I am off to play. Show less

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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FIND OUT THE MYSTERY BEHIND THE MARK OF THE FIREBIRD

PostedJune 28, 2016

biscuitsmama

fromTraveling through the Fertile Lands with Uncle Colin in search of answers

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

You play the game as Alice, a young girl living an idyllic life with her father. All that changes quickly after you find a chest with a special egg that hatches into a firebird as soon as you touch it leaving you branded with a special mark on your arm. Not long after, your father is killed and you must find your only living relative, your uncle Colin. Together you and Colin set out on an ...Show more

You play the game as Alice, a young girl living an idyllic life with her father. All that changes quickly after you find a chest with a special egg that hatches into a firebird as soon as you touch it leaving you branded with a special mark on your arm. Not long after, your father is killed and you must find your only living relative, your uncle Colin. Together you and Colin set out on an adventure that will save you from dark forces.

IMHO, the graphics are excellent and include wonderful hand drawn scenes but some of them do seem a bit misty. I am guessing that this was done intentionally but the game’s dev to create a certain feel to the game and storyline. Your tools include an interactive, transporter type map. I happen to love games from this dev who also brought us the wonderful New York Mysteries and Lost Lands series.

The game has more puzzles than HOPS however; the HOPs are very puzzle like as well. The HOPS are interactive and items are found by silhouette during the demo. The HOPS are very well-crafted and integrate seamlessly into the gameplay so that one doesn’t get the feeling of stopping to find an item in a HOP and then continue on with the story. The puzzles or mini-games are quite good and even though none are really new I happen to like them and found them excellent. Some of the mini-games are a step up in challenge from those we generally see but none are over-the-top so difficult that they are frustrating.

This excellent Tuesday surprise CE game includes a plethora of collectibles that include 6 different sets of items to be collected – eggs, feathers, fish, bees, hour glasses, and skulls. If that isn’t enough, we will also find capsules throughout the game that provide information about the fertile lands. Top it all off with morphing objects and this game is a veritable treasure chest of extras to keep us occupied. The remaining CE contents is fairly standard with achievements, bonus game, strategy guide, wallpapers, concept art, videos, music, bonus puzzles, replay of mini-games and HOPs.

I love the storyline and the gameplay so I am giving the game 5 stars even though the graphics have a bit of mistiness. Given the HOPS and mini-games, and based on my previous experience with games from this dev, I have no doubt that Darkness and Flame Born of Fire will provide hours of entertainment and challenge. Even though I love this game, please try the demo to see if it is a game you will enjoy. Show less

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5 / 5

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I purchased without playing trial

PostedJune 28, 2016

A1psyko

fromGeorgia

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Time Management, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper, Word, Mahjong

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I purchased this game without playing the trial version. Normally I don't do this because of the risk. It is a great game, new take on puzzle challenges and HOPS. Wanted it to last longer. Worth the cost, I played from start to finish without stopping. Visuals are fun, story interesting, plenty of turns.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

39 of 42 found this review helpful

so exciting!!!

PostedJune 28, 2016

gyanda

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

What an interesting story this is. I always want to go on playing in order to get further with the story. Besides this the graphics are so great that "gorgeous" does not describe them. Very intelligent buit HO-scenes, collectibles, beautiful scenery and a story with tension. All i could wish for. Thanks!!!

I recommend this game!

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Finally - A Game To Love

PostedJune 29, 2016

Granny_Gruff

fromI'm inside playing this game - can we put off the cookout till I'm done?

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3, Marble Popper

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Alice discovers a strange box in the water near her home. She opens it and picks up a unique egg inside the box. She instantly acquires a strange tattoo on her arm from the flaming phoenix that hatches out of the egg and her hair turns grey! Her father insists she hide in the attic of their home while he goes for a doctor. Alice hears his return from her hiding place - he is accompanied by ...Show more

Alice discovers a strange box in the water near her home. She opens it and picks up a unique egg inside the box. She instantly acquires a strange tattoo on her arm from the flaming phoenix that hatches out of the egg and her hair turns grey! Her father insists she hide in the attic of their home while he goes for a doctor. Alice hears his return from her hiding place - he is accompanied by soldiers who are looking for Alice.
**Spoiler Alert: There is gratuitous violence at this point as Alice's father is killed.**
Alice will need, not only to escape the soldiers and find help to survive, but to discover what has happened to her and why.
Good stuff: Some of the best artwork I've seen this year with gorgeous nature scenes, great characterizations with excellent VOs, interactive HOPs that are not just junk piles, lots of minigames and puzzles, and good FX, as well as a comprehensive diary and map.
Along with the expected CE bling are morphing objects and two types of collectibles.
Bad stuff: Only three levels of game play and no custom level.
I have been repeatedly disappointed as game after game, series after series has fallen short this year. There have been few games to get excited about, much less to recommend.
This game plays well, the story is a bit different, and there isn't a cutesy element in site.
Please try this one and see if you want to join my cheering team! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Love, Love, Love!!

PostedJune 30, 2016

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fromFL, USA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I'm half way through, and normally don't post until I finish everything. I had to stop to say that this game has everything I like about games.

I'll let other go into details about the specific games. I just wanted to say that I love the graphics, story, collectables and the map is awesome!

I love this developer and can't wait to see what they come up with next!

Thank you all! Happy ...Show more

I'm half way through, and normally don't post until I finish everything. I had to stop to say that this game has everything I like about games.

I'll let other go into details about the specific games. I just wanted to say that I love the graphics, story, collectables and the map is awesome!

I love this developer and can't wait to see what they come up with next!

Thank you all! Happy Gaming Fishies! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Different but real good!!!!

PostedJune 29, 2016

alwaysplay

fromSalem,Or.

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love this game, the story line is good and I cant wait to buy it. I think everyone should try this game out and see what is all about. You really start feeling for this young girl,and really get caught up in the story

I recommend this game!

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Good Adventure Game!

PostedJune 29, 2016

jan1949

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Mahjong

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Graphics were pretty good with nice color, story line very good, lovely music -- quite relaxing for me, as is this game. Logical in that I could figure out what to do in order to move along in the game. Mini games are fun and some were new to me so they took some strategic thinking. HO's were few, at least in the demo. Strategy Guide was helpful. I did not use the hint. The diary provides ...Show more

Graphics were pretty good with nice color, story line very good, lovely music -- quite relaxing for me, as is this game. Logical in that I could figure out what to do in order to move along in the game. Mini games are fun and some were new to me so they took some strategic thinking. HO's were few, at least in the demo. Strategy Guide was helpful. I did not use the hint. The diary provides conversations, what has happened, and your goals/tasks. Down in the left corner is where you click to view your collections, etc, and the Strategy Guide. A bird spreads it's wings and there you make your selection. There are three different collections (I think) and morphs which are not too difficult to find. I played on casual for the demo and had no technical difficulties on my PC Windows 8, 64 bit. This is a definite buy for me. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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call 911 my arms on fire

PostedJune 30, 2016

theswede

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

outstanding game good graphics/art liked all the characters mini games hop's where not hard !!!

I recommend this game!

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