Blue Fire

Critic reviews

• PLPS Lifestyle

  Alanna Lataillade · Aug 12, 2021

  8.5

  Blue Fire does not punish players for exploring their environment and that is further reinforced with the addition of side quests you can pick up along the way. Despite the difficult platforming the game does not feel overwhelming to complete, and there is always a benefit to revisiting old areas. There is always a missed breakable object or an emoting statue that was forgotten; one should not underestimate the power of emoting.

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• XTXbox Tavern

  Jake Plant · Jul 14, 2021

  8.0

  Blue Fire grew on me as I progressed through the game, it really opened up and became a joy to play once my moveset started to expand. Anyone craving a 3D action platformer that borrows from some of the best games ever made should give this a try. I think by not going overboard and sticking with a reasonably sized world that is filled with NPC’s and secrets the developers created something that shines and could burn for some time to come.

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• WWorthPlaying

  Lauren Hall · Apr 02, 2021

  6.9

  Blue Fire is a fun and surprisingly engaging game, and fans of the 3D platforming genre will enjoy the challenges it provides. Adventure and open-world exploration fans, on the other hand, might not find the repetition that endearing. If all you want is to hop and dash around, smash objects, and swing your ridiculously oversized swords, Blue Fire is worth a try.

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• DDarkstation

  Grant Gardiner · Mar 16, 2021

  8.0

  Blue Fire is like eating a delicious burger at a dive bar. The atmosphere might not be ideal, and the patrons might not be the best dining company, but the reason you're there more than makes up for the shortcomings. The difficulty is expertly tuned as I always felt challenged, but never overwhelmed.
• PNPure Nintendo

  Morgan Truder · Mar 03, 2021

  7.5

  The dungeons are not particularly complex, but they are certainly an enjoyable puzzle room to try and figure out. Sadly, the dungeons aren’t a mainstay in the game. Blue Fire eventually opts for a more traditional boss fight structure, which isn’t a problem, I personally just prefer the dungeons.

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• NINintendo Insider

  Ryan Janes · Feb 28, 2021

  8.0

  Blue Fire does a grand job combining fun 3D platforming with a Metroidvania-esque adventure whilst injecting other elements we’ve seen in a number of other franchises before it. While it might not stick the landed with everything it tries – the combat for one – the amount it does get right is enough to make venturing through Penumbra worth your time.

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