The Flame in the Flood

The Flame in the Flood

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Release Date: February 24, 2016

Action, post-apocalypse, isometric view, survival, indie games, crafting, Game Pass, EA Play, singleplayer

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A post-apocalyptic survival action game created by The Molasses Flood, an indie developer studio that hires several industry veterans who previously worked on such titles as BioShock, Halo, or Guitar Hero. The game’s protagonist is a woman named Scout, who, together with her dog, follows a long river in search of a rescue awaiting at the river’s far end.

The Flame in the Flood for PC, PS4 and etc. is another game financed on Kickstarter. It was developed by The Molasses Flood, a studio gathering former creators of such games as BioShock, Halo, Guitar Hero or Rock Band. The game tells a story of Scout, a woman trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, accompanied by her dog Aesop. They are traveling along a vast river at the end of which salvation allegedly awaits them. The route is not safe however, for the characters have to face a multiplicity of threats.

Gameplay

The gameplay in The Flame in the Flood for PC, PS4 and etc. is based on the standard survival mechanics. This means that the player's main goal is to stay alive in a hostile environment inspired by famous American places, such as the Everglades National Park, Mississippi Delta or the Bayou region. In order to survive, the player has to gather food and get fitter in the first place. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg, because the environment is full of dangerous animals, against which, the player has to constantly protect themselves. When the protagonist gets hurt, the player has to heal her with bandages and herbs. In order to rest for a while, it is crucial to find shelter, where the protagonist can regenerate by sleeping for a few hours.

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Last updated on March 2, 2016

The Flame in the Flood Game Guide
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Last Update: March 7, 2016

The Flame in the Flood Game Guide

This unofficial The Flame in the Flood guide was created to provide enough information to the players so they will be able to survive in the game’s world and reach the end of the story.

The Flame in the Flood Game Guide
Review

February 24, 2016

The Flame in the Flood Review – Unsatisfying survival game from the creators of BioShock

The Flame in the Flood is yet another survival game, similar to hundreds of others out there. Nice audiovisuals and an intuitive crafting system are not enough to completely forget about its repetitivness and lack of variety.

The Flame in the Flood Review – Unsatisfying survival game from the creators of BioShock
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The Flame in the Flood Review – Unsatisfying survival game from the creators of BioShock

Videos and Screens

[1:26] The Flame in the Flood launch trailer

[1:15] The Flame in the Flood Rafting Tips

The Flame in the Flood Summary

Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows February 24, 2016

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 January 17, 2017

Xbox One

Xbox One February 24, 2016

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch October 12, 2017

Developer: The Molasses Flood

Publisher: The Molasses Flood

The Flame in the Flood System Requirements

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum: Dual Core 2.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460/Radeon HD 6850 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit

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