Bound by Flame

 PlayStation 4
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 260 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 108 out of 260
  2. Mixed: 70 out of 260
  3. Negative: 82 out of 260
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  1. Pritsonius
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Criminally underrated. This budget ARPG has a lot of heart. The only reason I’m not giving it a 10 is because there are clearly some moments where that budget kicked the game in the shins. Some dialogue reveals plot points that were meant to happen that doesn’t. People complaining about the voice acting… please. Every line is voiced. Most are perfectly fine, but yes there are some duds.Criminally underrated. This budget ARPG has a lot of heart. The only reason I’m not giving it a 10 is because there are clearly some moments where that budget kicked the game in the shins. Some dialogue reveals plot points that were meant to happen that doesn’t. People complaining about the voice acting… please. Every line is voiced. Most are perfectly fine, but yes there are some duds. The complaints about not fighting all 7 ice lords? Follow the story and speak to your companions. Literally everything is covered as the story develops. The growth Spiders showed from Mars: War Logs to Bound by Flame is astronomical.… Expand
  2. JuicyBooty
    Aug 9, 2022
    9
    Game is pretty tight. Fun combat, parrying is hella fun, monster designs are cool, soundtrack is nice, atmosphere is cosy, love the swamp area, weapon customization is cool,... Dialogue can be kinda goofy, certain characters are somewhat interesting. Feels a bit rushed though. With more time, this could have been a really great game I feel, cause the lore is interesting. My favouriteGame is pretty tight. Fun combat, parrying is hella fun, monster designs are cool, soundtrack is nice, atmosphere is cosy, love the swamp area, weapon customization is cool,... Dialogue can be kinda goofy, certain characters are somewhat interesting. Feels a bit rushed though. With more time, this could have been a really great game I feel, cause the lore is interesting. My favourite spiders game, one of my most fun platinums to get, good for speedrunning as well … Expand
  3. JoseManuel10_
    Dec 4, 2021
    8
    Bound by Flame is a fantasy-themed action role-playing game that was released on 2014. Bound by Flame puts the player in the role of a victim of demonic possession, where it is necessary to choose between the evil powers that are offered or rejecting them in favor of developing heroic talents.
  4. IRON_SOUL
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    The game is a fun, well-produced AA Action Rpg. I don't understand how it can be so underrated, I think they were expecting an open world or maybe a new SKyrim. The story follows the classic molds of medieval fantasy, nothing new, but still very well done, functional gameplay and fulfills the proposed role, and the fun that this game provides is extremely high. if you haven't played yetThe game is a fun, well-produced AA Action Rpg. I don't understand how it can be so underrated, I think they were expecting an open world or maybe a new SKyrim. The story follows the classic molds of medieval fantasy, nothing new, but still very well done, functional gameplay and fulfills the proposed role, and the fun that this game provides is extremely high. if you haven't played yet and are looking for an action rpg in a fantasy world...give bound by flame a chance!… Expand
  5. oldrsd_sa
    Oct 13, 2021
    5
    It would be a 6 if it weren't for the final boss. Difficulty spike up the @ss.
  6. airpsyhit
    Aug 6, 2021
    4
    There is practically nothing to say. This is a very terrible game. Everything is sad in it - a meager plot and gameplay, weak physics and graphics.
  7. EwokSmuggler
    Nov 10, 2020
    8
    Great game, challenging boss fights especially the end boss, very rewarding combat system, it's The Witcher meets Dark Souls. If your into that kind of think you'll definitely enjoy this one.
  8. aspentitan
    Sep 2, 2020
    6
    Be careful and do your homework on this game because what you think of it will ultimately be decided on your expectations. If you go in seeing reviews of 4/10 and play this you will certainly agree it deserves more, maybe up to 7/10. However, if you go in thinking this game is decent at 7/10 you may start playing and think what? - this should be a 4/10. After checking reviews I knew whatBe careful and do your homework on this game because what you think of it will ultimately be decided on your expectations. If you go in seeing reviews of 4/10 and play this you will certainly agree it deserves more, maybe up to 7/10. However, if you go in thinking this game is decent at 7/10 you may start playing and think what? - this should be a 4/10. After checking reviews I knew what to expect and had little expectations. I arrive at a 6/10 score which I feel is fair. On the low side the game can be bland, repetitive and fairly unexciting. On the high the game has a weird allure with functionality and a interesting bestiary. Going back to the low side the story and voice acting leave much to be desired. Then again back to the high side this game has elements of very successful games such as Dark Soul's, Dragons Dogma, Kingdoms of Amalur, and well a lot of other popular inspirations. Unfortunately the blend of these traits is not top notch in capturing an exciting feel that will please all. I personally don't feel the game deserves it's low scores, but to be honest it certainly doesn't scream for your addiction, and you have to have it in you to enjoy this game fully. You have to be the one to explore what is possible in this game, not the game egging you on to play it. Therein lies why I feel we see polarized reviews for this game some scoring it high, others trashing it. It's gonna depend on your personality and expectations. This is a fully playable game with lots of choice and challenge and it's neither good nor bad but a unique experience that to me was certainly worth checking out. I enjoyed the choices in upgrading my character, I enjoyed finding better and unique weapons and enjoyed the combat. I really feel a sequel could produce an amazing game as much of this game was technically fine but could have used more range in enemy AI and for sure a dodge/roll option would have made the game drastically more fun. These lack of features kinda were a mood killer because so much of this game is awesome but then kinda bums you out with lack of being able to enjoy it at that next level. All in all a decent playable rpg with a decent amount of choice. I would not recommend playing this for most gamers but fans of the souls series might want to take a look I think this game is quite punishing and requires careful upgrading and patience and for those gamers! this game may be a game they can enjoy despite it's shortcomings.… Expand
  9. noorder
    Dec 26, 2019
    7
    I bought it with a huge discount, so I wasn't expecting much of the game, but luckily I found it very entertaining. in spite of all its obvious low budget's flaws.

    The combat is pretty good, the decisions you take really matters, so, if you`re an Action RPG fan and you find it at low price, is a game that I recommend PS: Always keep some manual Saves, because if you don`t, you may    I bought it with a huge discount, so I wasn't expecting much of the game, but luckily I found it very entertaining. in spite of all its obvious low budget's flaws.

    The combat is pretty good, the decisions you take really matters, so, if you`re an Action RPG fan and you find it at low price, is a game that I recommend

    PS: Always keep some manual Saves, because if you don`t, you may have problems with the final boss    … Expand
  10. RUNaPUFF
    Jul 5, 2018
    5
    Everything about this game is mediocre. The voice acting, the graphics, the story, the combat, the characters, et cetera. The only reason I bought it is because I was bored and it was on sale for $5. It might be worth $20 but the $50 original price is not worth it. For a game that was made in 2014 it still pales in comparison to a game like Dragon Age: Origins.
  11. TBGA
    Jun 19, 2018
    6
    Picked up the game recently from a sale and gave it a try. My initial thoughts were, "Holy crap this game is broken and terribly made.". The enemies steam rolled me easily no matter the level and my teammate useless. With that I discarded the game from memory but after a bit I decided to give it a go again and see that underneath, while still being terribly made, the game does have itsPicked up the game recently from a sale and gave it a try. My initial thoughts were, "Holy crap this game is broken and terribly made.". The enemies steam rolled me easily no matter the level and my teammate useless. With that I discarded the game from memory but after a bit I decided to give it a go again and see that underneath, while still being terribly made, the game does have its charm and is fun. After a bit it became rather easy as enemies that were once cheap and ganging up on me in a way that would get them arrested in real life, could now be beaten with good strategy and knowledge of the games combat system. That knowledge being use DAGGERS along with lighting weapons on fire and DODGE!!! The skill trees in the game are actually pretty fun for some mixing and matching but it becomes clear that some skills and trees are useless,
    The romance system feels tacked on and the story for the most is pretty decent with one or two moments being nice twists but on the other hand there are things that do not pay off at all. Music is hit or miss but dear goodness I believe the final boss battle music is noteworthy!
    Speaking of last boss, she/he is bloody cheap so advice, stock up on explosive traps (50 at captain difficulty) lure him/her in and watch the cinematic play as you beat them with that.
    My thing is this, the game at first glance is terrible. You would not be wrong to think that buuuuuuuut, after getting an hour into it and seeing just what I was working with, I grew to appreciate the game and bosses/enemies that made it nigh impossible to progress became jokes. This is from someone who beat the game on its hardest difficulty with multiple play throughs.    … Expand
  12. adrewtoremember
    May 17, 2018
    2
    As an avid RPG player, Bound By Flame was one of the first RPG's released on the PS4, and I picked it up with high expectations. However it tries too hard to be Dark Souls meets The Witcher, with a generic story, unimpressive enemy design and AI, and clunky combat.

    Pass on this one, guys.
  13. LowKeyGamer1
    Aug 7, 2017
    8
    WOw....I don't get it. a 5.9?? really? It's a good game. I liked it!. Was very entertained by it and Im an avid Dark Souls player. Fighting was enjoyable and the story line was cool. If anything i thought the 3rd act fell short because they were on some sort of time crunch. I recommend it to anyone who isn't looking for a long 80 hours quest. you can knock this game out in 20+ hours.
  14. Nel
    Feb 6, 2017
    3
    Complete mess, takes forever to kill the mobs, and the game is filled with graphical bugs, and the mechanics feels very clunky. It is really a poorly made game.
  15. lemonademaz
    Dec 7, 2016
    7
    Bound by Flame is an okay game. The story is okay, the voice acting is okay, the combat is okay.

    Somehow I still really liked it. The world has some character to it and especially in chapter one you can see what the developers would have been capable of if given a bigger budget. The only real problem I had with the game is that absolutely every enemy has a health bar longer than my    Bound by Flame is an okay game. The story is okay, the voice acting is okay, the combat is okay.

    Somehow I still really liked it. The world has some character to it and especially in chapter one you can see what the developers would have been capable of if given a bigger budget.

    The only real problem I had with the game is that absolutely every enemy has a health bar longer than my cock (which is pretty long, let me assure you that) - while you die in 3-4 hits. Playing on easy makes that less of a problem though.

    Sadly, the game ends the exact moment the plot gets interesting. Took me about 8 hours to finish (with all side quests), was really surprised when the credits rolled. I got it for 20 bucks, and was not disappointed. If you can get it for that price or even less, buy it. It's cool.    … Expand
  16. Uzumaki212
    Nov 5, 2016
    0
    I played mars war logs recently so I thought about giving this game a shot because I really like MWL but low textures, crappy combat, and bad voice acting can't save this game
  17. BaronMonaco
    Nov 4, 2016
    5
    Bound By Flame is one of those AA games in which Focus Home Interactive is specialized. This means it would be ridiculous to have the same expectations that you could have for The Witcher, Dragon Age or Elder Scrolls as their budget is way lower. But does it mean Bound By Flame is a good AA game ?

    Technically the game is okay, of course it will not make your console work very hard (like    Bound By Flame is one of those AA games in which Focus Home Interactive is specialized. This means it would be ridiculous to have the same expectations that you could have for The Witcher, Dragon Age or Elder Scrolls as their budget is way lower. But does it mean Bound By Flame is a good AA game ?

    Technically the game is okay, of course it will not make your console work very hard (like I said those expectations are not welcomed if you don't buy a AAA game) and the aliasing is very strong, but there's a nice hand drawn feeling on some textures. The art direction is not original for one second and if you know your heroic fantasy standards you'll have the feeling of "déjà-vu" for the majority of the game. At least the framerate is rather steady and I didn't encountered any major issues (some minor collision bug) and you'll not stop playing the game for those reasons.

    Concerning the gameplay this is where the game fails, there's some good role playing elements although none are new (three skill trees, modification of the equipments) that are okay, but the fighting system is atrociously boring with very long and unchallenging fights (even for the bosses) where you'll smash hit and block in an awful monotony. I think even a turn-based approach (like classic Dungeons & Dragons) would have given more vibrant fights (with a nice strategic addition).

    The story like most of the game lacks originality with a lot of cliche characters and twists that you'll see coming from a long way that's a shame as it's the easiest way to give value to a title that doesn't benefit from the same financial backing as your competitors. In addition the voice overs are average at best and failed to truly give life to the characters. The side quest are, once again, pretty common but at least they didn't just made a notice board that asks you X item Y times. You can finish the entire game in more or less 20 hours, a bit short for a RPG but not a shame either.

    In conclusion even if it isn't broken or ridiculous Bound By Flame is uninspired and plagued by a boring gameplay and even at its current price I don't advise it to anyone as you can find way better (including among AA games like Pillars of Eternity or Divinity).    … Expand
  18. Tselel
    Oct 12, 2016
    5
    Story and Campaign - As an RPG game, It is very short as to what an average rpg games length should have. You can easily finish it in 12 hours if you speedrun the game. So in terms of longevity, It miserable fails. As to the story however, the game really did put an interesting plotline in which the hero gets possessed by a demon which is the last hope of humanity to beat the antagonist/sStory and Campaign - As an RPG game, It is very short as to what an average rpg games length should have. You can easily finish it in 12 hours if you speedrun the game. So in terms of longevity, It miserable fails. As to the story however, the game really did put an interesting plotline in which the hero gets possessed by a demon which is the last hope of humanity to beat the antagonist/s but was also a letdown because of the short campaign and in effect, the story was obviously rushed nonsense at times. The positive note on the game though is the moral system that even though its not on par with bioware games or the witcher series, the game still did an ok job in its decision based options and you can actually see its effect when the story advances esp in the physical aspect of the protagonist. All in all, ill give it a score of 6.

    Gameplay - It is POOR so POOR! The attack animations are awkward and ugly including the magics, the enemies are unbalanced and sometimes ridiculously overpowered with that stupid bug of them healing in FULL HEALTH when you got out their aggro range whether intentionaly or not. However, despite the ranting i gave its gameplay, you as a gamer may consider it as a challenge also and not ot boast, the fighting mechanics is kinda ok despite its ugliness when you actually get used to its style. Still though, as an overall, They should really improve on this aspect. A poor score of 3 for this.

    Soundtrack - Now this is the only game's strength. Olivier Derivieve, a composer who has garnered multiple awards from its soundtrack from multiple games and obviously this games music and songs are one of the bests also. From the epic gong to the soothing voice of a lady. The sound really put life in this game's dead and lifeless world. A score of 9 would be deserving for this.

    Graphics - considering that it was released in PS3 also, i was expecting much improvement in the PS4. However, nothing was really noticeable between the two other than the lighting, but thats it, the graphics looks the same and even the characters and the environments. A bad port and lazy effort from the devs for me. A score of 2.

    Total average = 5

    I understand the spiders had only a low budget from this game. However, they were hyping this game up prior to its release and what we got from the final product was a poor comparison to those teasers/trailers. They should learn from this and know that if they would want to be known as a great RPG makers then maybe they should take notes on how campaigns whould be longer and how gameplay aspects be better. That is all Thank you.    … Expand
  19. Xyodanl
    Aug 30, 2016
    6
    Bound By Flame is a bad game, but it is a bad game with a good story. my advice: play this game on easy and enjoy the great story this game has. The stupid combat system makes the game unplayable.
  20. Greghead
    Jun 30, 2016
    6
    Some people will love this game, and some people will hate it.
    Ultimately it's production values are a little below par, but you can still have some fun with it.
    A reasonable effort for a budget game. Just make sure you don't pay too much, or expect too much.
  21. TKDarkheart
    Jun 27, 2016
    8
    I think I would have enjoyed this game more if I wasn't as much of a pick-it-apart-as-I-play kind of person. The combat system took to the second boss fight to get an inkling for, the control scheme is very awkward to me, with the a/x button serving as the sprint, interact and sheathe weapon function, or the triggers being to switch main categories and the shoulders to switchI think I would have enjoyed this game more if I wasn't as much of a pick-it-apart-as-I-play kind of person. The combat system took to the second boss fight to get an inkling for, the control scheme is very awkward to me, with the a/x button serving as the sprint, interact and sheathe weapon function, or the triggers being to switch main categories and the shoulders to switch sub-categories in the menu, I constantly forget that and end up switching by accident. The crafting is kind of awkward too, taking sometimes exorbitant amounts of a certain ingredient that is hard to get. The dialogue, I would say is a tad shaky and there tries to be jokes from some character where it should be the last thing on their minds. The negative aside, I do give it props for, in the beginning, being able to throw me off with plot twists. However, those props don't counter the negatives I experience. There really wasn't much in the way of making a character, only 5 or 6 options for the hair and facial hair each. Just as well, the tutorial struck me because the parrying and blocking was very much a touch-and-go ability because it's hard to time when to hit the button, mainly due to a control delay I noticed. So with the positives, like some good environment design, musical score and the skill trees, which I did like despite how negative my review seems, and then the negatives... I'd give the game about an 8, 7.5 at the least and 8.5 at the most. It was a bit of a hit and miss for me but still relatively playable. I'm not that likely to play it again in the near future but maybe after I wanna go back and play something I haven't played in a while.… Expand
  22. SCLancho
    Feb 27, 2016
    0
    So far the worst game over $40 price i ever played. Graphics are great 10 years ago. Music is just inapropiate, some sounds will really destroy your brain (owl sound very 2 seconds)
    You can't load chapters. Dificulty is very low till you face the final boss, then you are **** up.
    Game is too short, you just follow corridors... DO NOT WASTE YOUR $$$!!!!!
  23. masterchief247
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    For a budget title, this game is great. I thoroughly enjoyed the action, story, and rpg elements. Don't miss this one. I'd give it an 8 out of 10. The decisions you make affect the story just like Mass effect and Dragon Age.
  24. TheLeogryph
    Sep 19, 2015
    7
    I don't necessarily think Bound By Flame is a bad game. I think these sort of games are important for the experimental/daring ideas they add to the over all conversation of video games nowadays. The world of dark fantasy they present is well researched with regards to the genre it plays in in most of the party members you get in your group are pretty well fleshed out. The ones that aren'tI don't necessarily think Bound By Flame is a bad game. I think these sort of games are important for the experimental/daring ideas they add to the over all conversation of video games nowadays. The world of dark fantasy they present is well researched with regards to the genre it plays in in most of the party members you get in your group are pretty well fleshed out. The ones that aren't are pretty cookie-cutter when it comes to generic party building.

    Moving away from subjectivity, the game play rewards you if you put enough grit into learning all of the kinks and bugs. Crafting your armor is really exciting and it's refreshing to play a hero who literally questions out loud to people why no one is mention his/her demonic transformation.

    The first portion of the game is decent, but the last act is really depressing. The dungeon is OK but the story development and character building don't even take a back seat. They're still packing their bags for the trip. What's even more depressing is when you realize the bag full of promises you were given comes up about half short.

    It's not a terrible game. It's just not epic. I sometimes think we're all so used to these kind of epic experiences that we've forgotten that sometimes, a short linear adventure can be a pretty fun way to experience the weekend.    … Expand
  25. GrumpyDan
    Jul 10, 2015
    4
    As anyone who struggled through Orphen on the PS2 will tell you, the first RPG of a hardware generation is rarely an impressive experience. The vast amount of content that needs to be created for your average dungeon-crawler also makes them quite rare in the first year of any console. Bound By Flame neatly solves this problem by having so little content you could write the plot on the backAs anyone who struggled through Orphen on the PS2 will tell you, the first RPG of a hardware generation is rarely an impressive experience. The vast amount of content that needs to be created for your average dungeon-crawler also makes them quite rare in the first year of any console. Bound By Flame neatly solves this problem by having so little content you could write the plot on the back of cereal packet and still have room for a large picture of Snap, Crackle and Pop laughing and counting your money.

    Bound By Flame desperately wants to be Mass Effect, with its interpersonal relationships, moral dilemmas and gritty dialogue, but it manages to mess it up every time. Take the character creation screen: you can pick your character's name, but everyone calls you Vulcan anyway. I went for a female character, only to discover that everyone called her 'lad' regardless. And while it may seem like a minor point, it's sad that the only hairstyles available for girls are soccer mom, skinhead and Miley Cyrus.

    Enemies seem to level with you, so you never really feel like a badass, and there's barely a single bad guy that can't be defeated by running around its back and hammering the square button for a few minutes. The loot drops are particularly disappointing. Pretty much every monster in the game drops nothing but crafting materials and there can't be more than 50 weapons and armour pieces to find in the whole game. What's worse is that none of them feel significantly more powerful than any other. Bound By Flame is also notable for having the most expensive shops ever seen in an RPG; after playing for three hours and without spending a single penny, I'd amassed a grand total of 127 gold pieces, which was enough to purchase three small health potions from one of the greedy vendors.

    imply by staggering across the finish line first, Bound By Flame may seem to be an attractive proposition for PS4 RPG fans, but don't be fooled. With its shonky cut-scenes, its outdoor sound effects that play indoors and its linear maps, this is in no way a current-gen experience. It's a budget offering at a premium price - and a poor one at that.    … Expand
  26. CoNn3r_B
    Jul 2, 2015
    7
    Bound by Flame is a bit of a weird pleasure of mine, on one hand it has a fun combat system and interesting story and a new look on the main hero's motivations but on the other hand the voice acting (Especially for the female protagonist) is rather bad and can make serious situations funny and funny situations stale.
    The most robust feature and my favorite thing about the game is the    Bound by Flame is a bit of a weird pleasure of mine, on one hand it has a fun combat system and interesting story and a new look on the main hero's motivations but on the other hand the voice acting (Especially for the female protagonist) is rather bad and can make serious situations funny and funny situations stale.
    The most robust feature and my favorite thing about the game is the ability to customise your armour and weapons which is a feature more games need.
    The combat is very similar Witcher 2 which is engaging and fluent but due to the small amount of enemies on screen their health bars are racked up to provide combat length which makes it seem so hack and slash rather than tactical combat.
    The environments are pretty and varied for the most part, an icy castle, a hot and boggy swamp allows a change of visuals and colour pallets.
    The story is interesting with a nice twist on how man is killing the world and stuff but it is ultimately short, for an RPG you can play it and finish it in a space of 5 hours, that said I wasn't expecting a game of Dragon Age Origins proportions but I was expecting more than what I got.
    While we're on the subject of Dragon Age a lot of your companions are basically rip off versions of Dragon Age characters:
    Edwin is basically Morrigan (even down to her choice of clothing)
    Sybil is effectively a young version of Wyne
    Rhelmar is Zeveran (the cynical elf)
    Randval is Sten (An warrior who lost his honour and is trying to reclaim it and blah blah blah)
    The only unique character is Mathras who is basically the wiki of Vertiel but none the less a good conversationalist.
    And as a final note the game is way too easy, I finished it on the hardest difficulty without much trouble and I got the platinum trophy on my fourth play through which was about 3 days, I did play it multiple times which is impressive though as something must've caught my eye.

    Overall there is a certain charm about bound by flame which makes you love it despite all its pitfalls (the female protagonists voice actor for example, oh my god!) I would actually like to see more from this franchise in the future but with better production value.    … Expand
  27. nono5551212
    Jun 7, 2015
    4
    I wanted to like this game.. I really did.. Call me crazy but I like games where I have to grind and level up.. The problem with this game is I have to look around to find bad guys to fight to level up... And half the time I find someone to fight I get killed and die no matter how I level my armor or weapons up.. Also the map designs are pretty beat... It's full of nothing but narrowI wanted to like this game.. I really did.. Call me crazy but I like games where I have to grind and level up.. The problem with this game is I have to look around to find bad guys to fight to level up... And half the time I find someone to fight I get killed and die no matter how I level my armor or weapons up.. Also the map designs are pretty beat... It's full of nothing but narrow hallways... Half the time When I am in battle I realize my computer partner is no where to be found... The story seems pretty good but the game play controls like locking or using magic is pretty beat....

    I am playing this on PlayStation Now which I think is awesome... $15 to play over a hundred games is awesome.    … Expand
  28. Matinski
    May 22, 2015
    7
    I have come to the conclusion that this site is thoroughly abused by companies.

    This game is not that bad... but I held off buying it for ages due to bad reviews. I did however buy the Witcher 3 based on review to find it horribly broken in the camera department, Give this game a go. It is buy a smaller studio and you can tell to some degree... but so far I am really enjoying it and    I have come to the conclusion that this site is thoroughly abused by companies.

    This game is not that bad... but I held off buying it for ages due to bad reviews. I did however buy the Witcher 3 based on review to find it horribly broken in the camera department,

    Give this game a go. It is buy a smaller studio and you can tell to some degree... but so far I am really enjoying it and it harks back to how RPG's used to be.    … Expand
  29. Vanpire73
    Mar 17, 2015
    3
    Even reading extensive unflattering critic and user reviews didn't stop me from putting down some cold, hard cash for this. It was a bargain-bin amount, but it still ended up being more than I wish I had thrown down. I could only muster enough courage to make it about halfway through the game. At it's finest it was a action rpg just swell enough to keep the boredom at bay. It has aEven reading extensive unflattering critic and user reviews didn't stop me from putting down some cold, hard cash for this. It was a bargain-bin amount, but it still ended up being more than I wish I had thrown down. I could only muster enough courage to make it about halfway through the game. At it's finest it was a action rpg just swell enough to keep the boredom at bay. It has a decent leveling and crafting system, but the rarely barely enjoyable combat drug it down and the horrendous writing and voice acting was pure sh*t. I got to the point where I hastily button-pumped my way through any conversation. The graphics were 2012 PS3 most of the way, occasionally hitting 2014 PS3 quality. What ultimately made me put it down for good, though, was that it seemed to have graduated with honors from the Dragon Age 2 School of Using the Same Goddamn Tiny, Cramped Location for Every F*cking Mission. Sorry, but a small team of developers with heart behind the project and my craving for anythng resembling Demon's/Dark Souls just ain't enough for a recommendation.… Expand
  30. acid90
    Feb 21, 2015
    3
    at first playing i thought WOW this game is GREAT its telling a nice story and we out to kill the first boss.. and i was praising it giving a high score.

    WELL WHAT A CON.... what turned out to be the first boss the first of 7 lords or something .. turned out be be the end of the game ...??? I felt like the game only just started and it finished just like that Its like they just    at first playing i thought WOW this game is GREAT its telling a nice story and we out to kill the first boss.. and i was praising it giving a high score.

    WELL WHAT A CON.... what turned out to be the first boss the first of 7 lords or something .. turned out be be the end of the game ...???
    I felt like the game only just started and it finished just like that

    Its like they just decided they didnt like the game or just got bored of coding it. so they just went oh you just have to kill the first boss. time up thats finished it lets all go home then stopped making it

    total waste of time :( and it could of been so good if they put more effort into making the game bigger    … Expand
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 40
  3. Negative: 12 out of 40
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 29, 2014
    40
    Juddering. [July 2014, p.93]
  2. games(TM)
    Jun 28, 2014
    60
    The story, writing and the role-playing part of the game is distinctly previous-gen play, if not older.
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  3. Play UK
    Jun 21, 2014
    62
    While never truly bad, Bound by Flame is rarely much better than serviceable either. [Issue#245, p.60]
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