Fire Tonight

Fire Tonight

August 12, 2021

AdventurePuzzle Nintendo SwitchPC

Maya and Devin are separated in a city on fire. In the year 1990, before cell phones or Internet. They’re on their own, wondering about the choices that brought them here, how they met, and what the future might hold. Inspired by Information Society&s;s song of the same name, Fire …

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Catherine Dellosa TechRaptor Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

75.0

"With its vibrant artwork and nostalgia-inducing soundtrack, Fire Tonight is a low-pressure journey through young love and all its joys, even against the backdrop of a city on fire. It’s a short-but-sweet experience that’s really more about the story than …"

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Dylan Blight Explosion Network Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

30.0

"Fire Tonight is a sweet romance between two characters and a show of love for the 90’s itself."

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Elena Kua LadiesGamers.com Aug 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Short and simple, Fire Tonight is good for casual players and kids starting out on their gaming journey. I hope to see more from this developer, particularly more cartoon-style art."

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Eric Hauter Gaming Nexus Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

28.0

Story

32.0

"Fire Tonight is a very brief, albeit enjoyable, tribute to the early &s;90s and synth-pop band Information Society in particular. Though the mechanics in the game are somewhat basic, it is still fun to see a video game take the …"

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Geoff Girardin KeenGamer Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"A puzzle platformer mixed with point-and-click elements, Fire Tonight evokes the feelings of young love in a pre-Internet age. As Maya and Devin search for each other in the light of a world on fire, players get an insight into …"

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70.0 /100

"I’m a big supporter of shorter titles for the busy adult gamer, but Fire Tonight seemed to take the challenge to the extreme when they created this 40 minute experience. There’s a ton of quality packed into Fire Tonight, making …"

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Jeremy Peeples Hardcore Gamer Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

45.0

"Fire Tonight is short, sweet and unforgettable."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Aug 2021
68.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

64.0

"Working with a mix of a story of young love, where any distance apart can feel like agony, and some reasonably creative puzzle-solving Fire Tonight at least has a fresh general feel..."

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Kate Gray Nintendo Life Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"It may be short, and it may not quite deliver with its puzzles, but Fire Tonight is a rather lovely ode to the &s;90s that pulls off a lyrically-inspired narrative with panache. Maya and Devin&s;s retro-styled love story is something …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Aug 2021
80.0 /100

"No better words can sum up Fire Tonight than ‘short and sweet’. It’s over before you know it, but for its low asking price, it packs in just the right amount of puzzles, nostalgia and heartening narrative. Add to that …"

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Mário Carvalho GameBlast Aug 2021
65.0 /100

"Fire Tonight brings an interesting proposal, playing with this “flame” predominant in young people&s;s relationships is a subject that causes an identification with a good part of the public that lived or is living a similar moment. However, the idea …"

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Nikitas Kavouklis Enternity.gr Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

15.0

Story

10.0

"If you are looking for a short experience to accompany your coffee or to fill waiting time, don&s;t forget that there is also Fire Tonight"

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Scott Baird DualShockers Aug 2021
40.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Fire Tonight is a gorgeous game with a cool soundtrack, all steeped in the aesthetic of the &s;90s. It&s;s just a shame that the player doesn&s;t get to spend more time with Devin and Maya, as the brief glimpse into …"

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Wes Playfair NookGaming Aug 2021
30.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

35.0

"Besides its stylish cutscenes and bold color palette, Fire Tonight has little to offer. The gameplay is simplistic while the characters and story have no chance to develop over the game’s paltry one-hour runtime. Even at the budget price of …"

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