10.5.2014

Bound by flame is difficult to rate because there are so many good things in this game, unfortunately it also has a lot of bad things.To begin with, the main issue I had with this game was how slow the beginning was and really not interesting. I thought I would quit after 10 minutes of gameplay because I was not involved enough. The customisation of the character is limited, there are like five faces and five hair styles and the player cannot alter anything in the face, not even the hair colour. So yes, character customisation is limited (extremely limited).Then move on to the main character (Vulcan). The use of the F word is often present in the game which is grotesque considering it is a medieval fantasy era,I don't believe the f word was invented back then, so that was just vulgar and immature. The main character is really acting childish and like a Dante wannabe, this is the main critique I have with the MC.Gameplay-wise it's good. It's a mix between Dragon age II i'd say and the witcher, a slight incorporation of Dark soul, too. If you play on normal difficulty or above then the game is worth it but in casual you'll get bored within twenty minutes as there is no challenge whatsoever. I highly recommend not going for easy difficulty otherwise it's pointless to play it as the main interest in this game is the interesting gameplay. The crafting and level up tree are interesting and will definitely help building a great character.Companions- Too stupid or just useless! They are always dying unless you order them to stay on the defensive. My advice is to never let your companion play anything else than defensive otherwise they'll die. Two spiders were enough to put my party in difficulty because my companion had died quick.Story is good but nothing refreshing, again it is jarred by lots of swearing words that should not be in a medieval/fantasy game. There is the possibility for romancing character but it's not as deep as I thought it would be, don't expect something major from it.The graphics are good, they're not empty so it's quite interesting to explore, however, the NPCs in this game are also useless. You walk in a village where only three people out of fifty can have interactions with you. Bestiary is diverse and interesting.Soundtrack- Hard to judge, some sounds are good and others are not so good.Final verdict- 6.5/10 it's a good game and a good way to spend time but it is jarred with couple of things such as limited character customisation, NPCs useless, companions useless, and a poorly chosen script between characters. Good things about this game is the crafting, level up tree, the gameplay (normal difficulty or above is necessary).It's quite a great achievement from Spiders since it's a small company, if I rated the game from this perspective I would give it a 8/10 and 5 stars.

24.5.2014

I debated purchasing this for a couple of days after reading a LOT of mixed reviews. Most of the major game sites stated this game to be truly awful, whilst Amazon.co.uk reviews were quite positive. Eventually I decided to head to my local Game where they actually advised me not to buy it!! Did I listen? No. I went with my gut and bought it anyway. And I'm glad I did!!Although this game is by no means perfect, it is definitely a playable and fun game. The graphics are nothing special for a PS4 and there are definitely some negatives of this game. Which I will list:Voice acting - it is quite bad at times. The lead character "Vulcan" is especially void of emotion I feel. I have been playing as a female,

17.5.2014

Made by a team of 30 in France, Spiders have made some low release games but nothing of this calibre across such a wide range of systems, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, PC.If you're purchasing this game with a hope of it being anywhere near 'AAA', I hate that expression, then don't bother. What you have is a average to good, action RPG with a good skill tree, nice weighty combat and a surprising challenge. This game draws memories in production quality to Dragon Age: Origins, that is the level of game you are purchasing. Are the visuals amazing? No. Does it have a striking and unique art style? Yes. Think World of Warcraft with a hint of cell shading, ala Borderlands.The combat is good,

4.6.2014

I bought this game because its the only Rpg fantasy style game currently available for the PS4 & have to say I was not dissapointed. The story flows well, you play "Vulcan" a mercenary hired to protect the Red Scribes as they seek a way to defeat the Ice Lords, then something goes wrong & you end up getting possesed by a Demonic entity.The dialogue is excellent, the story contains several choices that have impact to the games story & there is a choice of several companions to assist you at various times.Characters progress by spending skill points in three skill trees, Warrior, Ranger & Pyromancer & hearby lies the rub, I went down the "ranger" (scouting/sneaking )

17.6.2014

I really enjoyed this game. Is it a massive undertaking like Dragon Age of the same genre but you have to take it for what it is not what it isn't. First off it runs like a dream, you can sprint through the map with barely any loading and literally no lag or juddering. The graphics are not mind blowing but the world is certainly lush. The maps aren't huge and the game on the whole isn't huge in scope. I would describe it as an action RPG. The combat is fun and challenging I played the game on the highest difficulty and I found it to be unforgiving but fair, you really neee to fight carefully. At no point can you blast through a level killing everything every fight can kill you.

12.5.2014

If you go into this game expecting Skyrim, Dark Souls or Dragon Age you'll probably be disappointed, but if you have an open mind and are willing to overlook some minor bugs you will be satisfied with this game. It's similar to Kingdoms of Amalur or Sacred 2 on PS3 and the mechanics are comparable. The graphics could be better and it doesn't look much better than a PS3 game, but it is in no way a bad looking game and the environments are very detailed.The combat is not quite button-mashing, but it's also not so intricate that it will take a long time to master. It has all the usual RPG stuff - do a quest, pick up some materials, mix ingrediants, buy better weapons/armour etc.

10.5.2014

I have only played a few hours so far, so this is not quite a final review, but more of a guideline for anyone looking at the game.The game is pretty fast paced, like a LotR game, but can be pretty punishing if you don't defend.So, it is pretty challenging. There's a skill tree that's pretty simple to understand. Level up and put points in whatever build you are aiming for.The graphics are a bit strange. Some things look fantastic where others do not.Overall, pretty good so far, but not quite a classic.On completion, I have to say this game is far better than what most critics gave it.Yes, the maps are quite limited,

10.5.2014

The story and lore so far seem to be pretty decent with a dragon age style lore book to read about all the chars etc making it pretty deep with understanding on each person or monster. The graphics on ps4 are pretty dam good, ive not yet compaired them to PC but id be supprised if they were lower at all, there was sometimes a slight bit of FPS lagg in a few small areas like with lots of smoke etc, but maybe this can be patches or become less of an issue later on, but the game runs good so far.Voice acting is actually pretty funny and good, its by no means super bad like people have said, in a way its more authentic and how it would sound in reality than a perfect studio acting.

12.5.2014

At first glance when it started playing I thought what's this rubbish ! after setting off on my path i began to admire the strange style of Cel Shaded Scenery which reminded me a bit like borderlands (i love this style of graphics); The character models are not perfect but hey they are are not bad and again they grew on me.it game breaks you nicely adding more and more to the game as you level up by the time your 10 you will of discovered that the game is only just begining and there is lots more to come, from one time decisions which will change the path of the game or even kill off one of the story characters to quests where you have to say the correct answer the first time or fail that

31.8.2014

This is a good game and I love the ideas behind it however I do feel like something was missing from it to make it a great game. I played it over a bored weekend where I spent most the day gaming and it took me the two days to complete it, the ending I felt was lacking and didn't really do much for me, the gameplay was fun and combat was easy to get the hang of, I wish there were more options for armour or even if there were armour classes so you could use light armours better for dagger focussed ranger type fans and heavy armour for the powerhouse type fans instead you get a a speedy stealth character clunking around in loud heavy armour because its the only way to survive the game.All in all it was a good game I had fun playing it,

24.11.2015

This is a great game with replayability to get the different endings I played it several times and got the endings however It cud off been of a lot longer and focused more on defeatin the ice lords just felt like the developers rushed it most rpg games get over at least 50 hours whereas this game struggles to get 30 hours overall dissapointin in terms of length but still a great game :)if made bigger and done as a proper open world rpg game this wud off been much better and more liked it had potential to be amazing however I still liked it its just a shame the developers were lazy and didn't take the time to make this much better I keep hopin they willrelease dlc but I don't think they will

29.9.2015

Its an alright game. It has its flaws (voice-acting, some graphical issues, character models), but if you put a bit of time and effort into it, the games shows its potential. The story gets quiet interesting and good.Combat and character-development is pretty good. Especially the character-development is quiet extensive.I had the game on my list for quiet a while. Is the game worth a shot of my money and time due to the bad reviews? I decided to jump the cold water... and so far I was not disappointed.If you like RPGs and need a change from other games, give it a shot. :-)Disclaimer:This is not a paid review! It is my own opinion! (due to the fact,

9.5.2014

It's hard,lets get that out the way first. If it's your first Spiders game, then play on the easiest level until you get the hang of it. On the hardest you can be 1 or 2 shotted in the prologue ! You need a good grasp on timing and positioning before that.The combat system is nicely balanced between a heavy style and a fast dagger style. In addition you have a kick which can be used to create gaps or gain space. There is also fire magic which opens up not far into the story.It ticks all the RPG boxes just at a much lower budget than some. As long as you are willing to take that into account it's a very enjoyable game.

10.5.2014

Been playing today you can tell the game is on a budget with some robotic movements and emotionless faces but at the same time it's also not being sold as a triple A game with a price tag to match. Your getting what you pay for a good solid rpg with very similar aspects from other rpgs. A good filler while you wait for dragon age or witcher. If you want perfection then this game isn't for you. If you want a good solid filler just to have a blast for 30 hours then yeah.

12.5.2014

Yes it has its flaws but so did fallout 3. It is a great effort from a small company compared to its competitors.Its a hard game. Which is hard to find these days. The combat system is different and clever and you could die from any enemy you come across. I would recommend this game to any other rpg fan who isn't looking for an endless encounter like skyrim. And who wants a challange.

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