Trials of Fire

Trials of Fire

April 9, 2021

RoguelikeRPGStrategy PC

Trials of Fire is a tactical, deck-building adventure game set in a fantasy world in ruin. Brutal conflict and tough decisions await as Trials of Fire combines free-form exploration of an expansive open world, multi-character, card-driven combat and an innovative new fusion of loot, load-out and deck-building systems delivering massive …

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Critic Reviews (14)

Brad Lang Screen Rant Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Push past the convoluted mechanics and daunting start of Trials of Fire to be greeted by a deep and engaging deck-building rogue-like that&s;s meticulously designed, generous with content, and rewarding to play."

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Cody Gravelle Screen Rant Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

68.0

"Ultimately, it&s;s not surprising to see Trials of Fire emerge out of Early Access as a strong deckbuilding contender. That time spent listening to player feedback was used wisely, and balancing, tone, and innovation have all been tweaked with a …"

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Daymon Trapold Hey Poor Player Apr 2021
90.0 /100

"Trials of Fire just has so much to offer. Addicting combat, awesome art style, old-school charm, near endless amounts of replayability, and just tons of unique options. Couple that with the option to tailor your experience to your own time …"

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Ed Orr GameSpace Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"A really lovely twist on sandbox RPGs that draws inspiration from choose your own adventure novels right through to Slay the Spire. Definitely for those itching to get off the dice and make your own luck."

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Emerson Dupree Digital Chumps Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

73.0

"Trials of Fire is a great game for beginners or veteran of deck building games. The variety of challenges, characters, and cards to choose from allows you to use your brain and strategize while also having fun and completing the …"

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Eric Ace Cubed3 Apr 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"There are some rough spots with the UI, a bit of repetition with some overworld aspects, but nitpicks aside Trials of Fire was actually highly enjoyable both as a strategy game, and a deck builder. The fact the game has …"

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Francesco De Meo Wccftech Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Trials of Fire is an amazing blend of RPG, turn-based, and roguelike mechanics that manages to be both deep and accessible at the same time. With a great storybook presentation, tons of different options to customize the experience, and the …"

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Jason Coles TheSixthAxis Apr 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Trials of Fire is uniquely entertaining, and it&s;s an absolute joy to play because every run is challenging, and every fight is a blast to play thanks to the intricacies and strategies you can develop. I wholeheartedly recommend it to …"

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John Farrell GamingTrend Apr 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Overall, if Whatboy games spends even a modicum of effort refining presentation, retooling the progression, and (I hope someday) adding in a player generated campaign system, Trials of Fire could be a true legend for the gaming genre. My only …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Apr 2021
80.0 /100

"Trials of Fire is a masterful combination of several genres that manages to establish its own identity early on and build on it throughout."

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Nikola Erlebachová Gaming Professors Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Trials of Fire perfectly balances the quest for survival with the desire to explore and discover the game world. The generic wastelands of Ashen are filled with all sorts of treasures, mysteries and enemies, so there&s;s always something to do. …"

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Rick Lane Guardian Apr 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Trials of Fire&s;s list of features may read like a videogame word salad, but the resulting combination makes for a fine RPG feast."

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Robert Purchese Eurogamer Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Trials of Fire is a complex but seductive deck-building strategy game about sculpting the perfect RPG team."

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Rob Larkin Gaming Nexus Apr 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Trials of Fire is a fantastic deck-building game. It is enhanced by also acting like a rouguelike for endless replayability, and it crafts a rich world around its characters. Trials of Fire only disappoints on one front: that the story …"

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