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Alice was just an ordinary girl, until she found an egg in a strange chest. With just one touch, a firebird hatches from it, changing her life forever. Now she's forced to leave her home, faced with a dangerous adventure full of wonders beyond her imagination. Can Alice summon the courage to overcome all that Fate has in store for her?
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CPU: 1.6 GHz

RAM: 2048 MB

DirectX: 9

Hard Drive: 680 MB

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Darkness and Flame: Born of Fire

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Loved it!
5 / 5
100 of 109 found this review helpful
Just An Ordinary Girl
PostedJuly 27, 2016
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fromThis girl is on fire...
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Skill Level:Expert
 
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Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
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Excellent
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. I purchased this game in the Collector's Edition because 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 (in the CE) 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.
The 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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FIND OUT THE MYSTERY BEHIND THE MARK OF THE FIREBIRD
PostedJuly 27, 2016
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Skill Level:Expert
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
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. I purchased the CE and enjoyed everything about the game. It took me a almost an entire day to complete because I had to find all of the collectibles and morphing objects. Even though I love this game, please try the demo to see if it is a game you will enjoy. Show less
I recommend this game!
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5 / 5
22 of 24 found this review helpful
More, please!
PostedJuly 29, 2016
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fromSoutheast Wisconsin
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Good
4 / 5
I just finished the CE of this game and I'm here to say Brava/Bravo! It was a great game, good graphics, music was not intrusive, level of difficulty was good. It's been a long time since I've played a game that I wanted to start all over again when I finished. Thanks for this one, Felix!
I recommend this game!
+20points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
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WOW! Best Fantasy Adventure game of 2016
PostedJuly 28, 2016
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Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
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Good
4 / 5
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4 / 5
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Excellent
5 / 5
From the dream team that brought New York Mysteries and Lost Lands comes another epic master piece. A young girl named Alice finds a strange box holding an egg. From that egg a Bird of Fire hatches, and somehow enters right into the girl, leaving a burn mark on her arm. From that moment on, Alice is part of the eternal battle between Darkness and Flame. Soldiers are after her, but Alice's father ...Show more
From the dream team that brought New York Mysteries and Lost Lands comes another epic master piece. A young girl named Alice finds a strange box holding an egg. From that egg a Bird of Fire hatches, and somehow enters right into the girl, leaving a burn mark on her arm. From that moment on, Alice is part of the eternal battle between Darkness and Flame. Soldiers are after her, but Alice's father manages to save her - at the price of his life. Forced to flee her home, Alice sets off to find her only relative - her uncle - someone she has never met. Together they'll have to undergo many trials in all corners of the Fertile Lands, meet exotic tribes and races, avoid imminent danger, solve dozens of puzzles, and finally face the great evil threatening the whole fantasy world. Will Alice manage to harness the power of the Flame granted to her by destiny, and save her lands before they are turned into a lifeless desert? It's up to you to play the role of Alice in this long playing fantasy thriller. Make your way thru the Beoglinn Valley, the Mountain River, Cliff Town, the Floating Island, and finally the Desert of Death. This game really exceeded my wildest expectations, and the quest was totally worth every moment of game play. Fantasy adventure lovers are in for a spectacular ride. I love and admire this developer for the talent and brilliant imagination it takes to create a game like this. Thank you BigFish for this excellent journey into the world of Fantasy. xox Show less
I recommend this game!
+15points
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5 / 5
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Want another one
PostedAugust 3, 2016
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
 
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Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I really loved this game. I loved the story and that is really what is all about. You are following the story with some puzzles thrown along the way. Not to may HOP's which is a nice change.
I really did not want it to end and would love to see the story continue. Did not play the CE and found it was fine, the Map
helped a lot so did not have to use the hint button very much.
I really
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I really loved this game. I loved the story and that is really what is all about. You are following the story with some puzzles thrown along the way. Not to may HOP's which is a nice change.
I really did not want it to end and would love to see the story continue. Did not play the CE and found it was fine, the Map
helped a lot so did not have to use the hint button very much.
I really Recommend this game.
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I recommend this game!
+8points
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5 / 5
8 of 9 found this review helpful
Finally all hidden objects have a purpose
PostedAugust 3, 2016
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fromBrisbane, Australia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object
 
Current Favorite:
 
 
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Good
4 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Excellent game, very entertaining. The hidden objects scenes are connected to the storyline so it's not just find random things but you are required to use them. The puzzles weren't very challenging but the story is so compelling I wouldn't stop playing.
I recommend this game!
+7points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
4 of 4 found this review helpful
Powerful things come in little packages!
PostedMarch 12, 2017
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fromUSA
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
Completed CE: Where to begin? I played from start to finish because it was fantastic! The story held my attention all the way thru the game and the bonus chapter. The graphics are excellent. The voice acting is very well done. The puzzle are a variety of different kinds. The cut scenes are placed perfectly. And the music score is fabulous. One last thing, when I found out what the Forbidden City ...Show more
Completed CE: Where to begin? I played from start to finish because it was fantastic! The story held my attention all the way thru the game and the bonus chapter. The graphics are excellent. The voice acting is very well done. The puzzle are a variety of different kinds. The cut scenes are placed perfectly. And the music score is fabulous. One last thing, when I found out what the Forbidden City was...it blew my away!
Since, I don't want to give any else away I'll leave my comments the above paragraph and HIGHLY RECOMMEND this game to all!
PS I can't wait for the next one in this series! Show less
I recommend this game!
+4points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
5 of 6 found this review helpful
I enjoyed it, dadgum it!
PostedApril 15, 2017
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Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Word
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Good
4 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I just Beta tested the next chapter of this game (which I adored) and came back to get the standard version of the predecessor. I played it awhile earlier this week. Then I lost 2 hours to it tonight.
As an intermediate player, I am not easily fooled and recently got fed up with the silliness of another game I'd gotten with Game Chips. It was a title I'd had before and enjoyed.
This one not ...Show more
I just Beta tested the next chapter of this game (which I adored) and came back to get the standard version of the predecessor. I played it awhile earlier this week. Then I lost 2 hours to it tonight.
As an intermediate player, I am not easily fooled and recently got fed up with the silliness of another game I'd gotten with Game Chips. It was a title I'd had before and enjoyed.
This one not only kept me interested because it is different from the usual - somewhat - I just upgraded to Collector's Edition using the Easter Weekend 2/1 sale. One of my other Beta Test games has already come to fruition so I got both.
Maybe I'm a sucker for a young female hero, maybe it's something about the flow of the game. But you should at least demo this one if you like this type of thing. Show less
I recommend this game!
+4points
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Loved it!
5 / 5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
A New Favorite!
PostedOctober 13, 2017
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fromSacramento, CA
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File
 
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Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
I was very pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this game. I didn't want to stop playing it.
Pros: Great graphics
Story line easy to follow and not too convoluted
Puzzles not ridiculously easy as some, but not too hard
Hops were the type where you find an item to use to
get the next.
Cons: The main character's voice was a little annoying to me
The very last scene at the end ...Show more
I was very pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this game. I didn't want to stop playing it.
Pros: Great graphics
Story line easy to follow and not too convoluted
Puzzles not ridiculously easy as some, but not too hard
Hops were the type where you find an item to use to
get the next.
Cons: The main character's voice was a little annoying to me
The very last scene at the end gave me chills and made me say, "oh $#*%! Show less
I recommend this game!
+3points
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5 / 5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
i really enjoyed this game
PostedJanuary 17, 2017
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fromharrisonburg, virginia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3
Fun Factor 
Excellent
5 / 5
Visual/Sound Quality 
Excellent
5 / 5
Level of Challenge 
Excellent
5 / 5
Storyline 
Excellent
5 / 5
you have had a phoenix enter your body and when you expose the flames on your arms it will defeat enemies. you use it to fight them off throughout the game. you are trying to save the valley from the "darkness" that will doom everyone. it is set up for a sequel so this will continue!!!!
I recommend this game!
+2points
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