The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of atmospheric hack-and-slash action who appreciate tight student showcases and inventive resource mechanics.: Its core mechanic turns your flame into both a weapon and your lifeforce, forcing deliberate choices between spending fire for offensive power and holding onto wax to survive. Tradeoff: Its concise student-project scope means the adventure ends in under an hour, with a sharp difficulty spike at the boss and strict facing-direction attack limitations.
What it does best
A genuinely fresh flame-state combat idea
A candlelit wax world with an unmistakable visual identity
Every fight revolves around managing your flame
Remarkably polished for a short student-made game
What might put you off
Very short overall experience
Directional aiming and a difficulty spike
The setup
What you are walking into
Play as a candle warrior fighting to keep your flame alive in a world where fire means life and death. Steal wax from enemies to survive, wield your flame tactically in intense hack-and-slash combat, and uncover the dark secrets of a dormant wax factory filled with danger !
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Genre
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