Firework
Shiying Studio · 2021 · Horror, Indie, Puzzle, 2D, Mystery
PC
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About Firework
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Unravel a supernatural mystery in a remote Chinese village as a rookie cop reinvestigates a closed massacre case after an accidental fire at a funeral. Experience atmospheric oriental horror without jump scares, layered with intricate puzzles, character-driven storytelling, and the unsettling question of whether something supernatural or meticulously planned lies at the heart of the tragedy.
Firework is a Chinese horror puzzle game. The story takes place in a remote mountain village. An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of the massacre. Lin Lixun, rookie police, participates in the re-investigation by chance. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering. Is it a supernatural phenomenon, or an elaborated murder?
Feature
- Firework is an oriental horror puzzle game. The story takes place in a remote mountain village. An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of the massacre. Lin Lixun, rookie police, participates in the re-investigation by chance. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.
- You can experience the oriental environment of a Chinese village, and also feel the chill to the bone.
- There are many Easter eggs from a certain period time of in China which is an important part of memory for our generation.
- The nostalgic watercolor style along with the bleak and strange atmosphere will recall the time in your childhood when you were watching a horror movie at night for the first time.
- This game pursues the veiled representation of oriental horror. There are no jump scares, no place to hide under and you can barely see any ghosts in this game, but you can feel the horror swirling around.
- This is a thrilling and unknown exploration. You will follow the steps of the protagonist to uncover the truth under the tragedy.
- This is also a story with oriental mysticism and realism. It is grotesque, but it may happen somewhere in this world.
- The delicate narrative makes the suspense layers stack up. You might think you know the truth, but suddenly the mist will blur everything again.
- Everyone plays a small role in the changing world, however, everyone is the hero of their own story.
- Every character in the game is important. You will get to know them, understand them, and share their joys and sorrows.
- The puzzle design is in a sweet spot, it won't be too difficult, but it's also challenging.
- The game combines puzzles and stories together in a very effective way to make the story even more interesting.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
I finished the entire game and it was an experience, a true work of art. Really interesting, learned a lot about Chinese mythology too which was super interesting. Story, art everything is great. I won't spoil anything just play it, it should run on about anythin. I got it for 5 euro on sale but it would be well worth the full price too.2 found this helpful
I dislike this dimensional shifting trend in horror games too much. One moment you are in this room and then you are teleported to whatever the ghost want you to be. It can be good if applied sparely or smartly (e.g.: "Teru Yumemi in the Nightmare"). But here, I feel no stake, no danger, just the ghost trying to show me some cool puzzles. Even Detention has proper layout through the game.1 found this helpful
I cried
Didn't expect such psychological horror from a 2d game.. 10/10
A really good story
Cool, but it has a bug that persisted throughout the whole game which causes the background of each area to not load and appear black so I have to keep closing & reopening the menu for the background to load. Reinstalling & verifyinh files couldn't fix it.
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