Blue Fire

Platforms

• PC

  Feb 04, 2021

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  7.9

  playscore

  6.9

  11 Critics

  9.5

  1.23K Players
• PlayStation 4

  Jul 23, 2021

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  7.4

  playscore

  6.7

  3 Critics

  8.5

  223 Players
• Xbox One

  Jul 09, 2021

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  NA

  playscore

  NA

  0 Critics

  7.3

  72 Players
• Nintendo Switch

  Feb 04, 2021

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  8.0

  playscore

  7.4

  14 Critics

  9.2

  367 Players

34 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  PS Lifestyle

  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.

  Reviewed on PS4

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  Xbox Tavern

  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.

  Reviewed on XB1

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  WorthPlaying

  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.

  Reviewed on PC

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  Darkstation

  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.

  Reviewed on PS4
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  Pure Nintendo

  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.

  Reviewed on Switch

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  Nintendo Insider

  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.

  Reviewed on Switch

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  NintendoLife

  8.0

  The graphics are appealing and, crucially, clear as day. This is a fantastic experience overall, even if it isn't made up of the most original pieces. It's gameplay first and once you're traversing the infinite space of the Void stages, everything else basically just falls away.

  Reviewed on Switch

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  GameSpot

  5.0

  It's disappointing that Blue Fire is unquestionably fun to move around in but is hampered by design decisions that hold back its free-form platforming. It's difficult to experiment with the reaches of your agility when it's so easy to lose large swathes of progress due to a misstep, a punishment that permeates not only exploration but the otherwise expertly designed platforming side challenges.

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  Game Rant

  4.0

  There are glimpses of brilliance in Blue Fire when completing Voids and making one's way through dungeons, but it's all overshadowed by technical issues and some frustrating design choices. Blue Fire lifts a lot from Dark Souls and Zelda, but is unlikely to appeal to diehard fans of either franchise.

  Reviewed on Switch

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  Nintendo World Report

  8.5

  Blue Fire gives you a narrative thread but leaves it up to you to decide how you want to explore the Penumbra. This metroidvania-like approach really clicked for me and made this 3D platformer feel special, which few others have over the past decade.

  Reviewed on Switch

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