The Flame in the Flood

 Xbox One
User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 8 out of 22

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  1. danbeighton
    May 3, 2019
    9
    Atmospheric, unforgiving and great. The first hour of gameplay are excellent,
  2. TabbyToeBeans
    Apr 10, 2022
    8
    Just finished the campaign and I fully believe this game is a hidden gem. Its challenging but not overly so, the soundtrack is amazing and the environment is well crafted.

    The Flame in the Flood doesn't challenge the skills you have, however, but mainly your patience and your luck. The controls are a bit hard to get used to, and when I was docking/casting off the raft the option to    Just finished the campaign and I fully believe this game is a hidden gem. Its challenging but not overly so, the soundtrack is amazing and the environment is well crafted.

    The Flame in the Flood doesn't challenge the skills you have, however, but mainly your patience and your luck. The controls are a bit hard to get used to, and when I was docking/casting off the raft the option to redock/cast off doesn't appear right away, leaving you to either sail further down the river or enter the area (which isnt bad by itself but hypothermia killed me with that happening more than once). Still, despite the wolves and hypothermia I fully enjoyed the game and is well worth the time I played!    … Expand

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#99 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#92 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Windows Central
    May 25, 2016
    80
    The Flame In The Flood punches far above its humble Kickstarter origins, bringing accessibility with its checkpointed story campaign and an unforgiving challenge in its roguelite Endless mode. The way The Flame In The Flood's crafting system interacts with its creatures and upgrades is wonderfully purposeful, creating emergent drama without the need for scripted cut-scenes. When combined with The Flame In The Flood's incredible ambience and wonderful sound track, your journey downriver will be unforgettable — and unique to you.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Apr 10, 2016
    60
    Surviving isn't supposed to be easy, of course. But there's a line between challenging players and screwing them over, and The Flame In The Flood regularly crosses it. [April 2016, p.106]
  3. games(TM)
    Apr 10, 2016
    70
    Despite some skinniness in the core mechanics, this is a strong game with a consistently charming aesthetic and challenging progression-based system: if you’re enduring enough to live through the first week or so, you’ll meet a slew of survivors, and you’ll uncover a glimpse of America that’s still celebrated.
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