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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or greater Processeur : Intel i5 Quad-Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Firework

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Released February 3, 2021
sample: 407 reviews posted after launch (13 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 44,264 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
8,19€ 4,09€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players sink straight into a brisk 2 to 10-hour investigation that lingers long after the credits roll, with 382 players logging their time in this exact bracket at a 94 percent approval rate. A staggering historical approval of 98 percent across 44,264 reviews cements its status as a poignant narrative journey.

What it's about: An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.

In-game

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« i had to push through the first 30 minutes, after then i got the game and was having fun. The story so intricately unravels from a confusing mess into a morbid tragedy. Quite enjoyable and captivating, and is definitely worth it. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1
« The most frightening thing is not a ghost leaping out, but the long-running, human-made tragedy that clings to everything. The chill it leaves behind lasts far longer than any jump scare ever could. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« A short emotional game. pros- good story, great art and imagery, and the horror elements are creepy. cons - the subtitles sometimes are bland and are unable to retain the emotion or translate the culture specific phrases well. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Love the game, good narrative and good story. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« I think I didn't like this because it targets a younger audience? The game is very linear and simple. The design of the background is well done, but the characters are drawn in a childish style, and the dialogue was also cringe at times. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« I enjoyed it even if it was a pretty short gameplay... The visuals, atmosphere, music, and the story were amazing and so well distributed! I rate it 10/10! »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« I thought this is kinda a cheap game. turns out, this is the very first game that makes my cry like a baby »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Didn't expect such psychological horror from a 2d game.. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

In players' words

« i had to push through the first 30 minutes, after then i got the game and was having fun. The story so intricately unravels from a confusing mess into a morbid tragedy. Quite enjoyable and captivating, and is definitely worth it. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1
« I think I didn't like this because it targets a younger audience? The game is very linear and simple. The design of the background is well done, but the characters are drawn in a childish style, and the dialogue was also cringe at times. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« The most frightening thing is not a ghost leaping out, but the long-running, human-made tragedy that clings to everything. The chill it leaves behind lasts far longer than any jump scare ever could. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« I enjoyed it even if it was a pretty short gameplay... The visuals, atmosphere, music, and the story were amazing and so well distributed! I rate it 10/10! »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« A short emotional game. pros- good story, great art and imagery, and the horror elements are creepy. cons - the subtitles sometimes are bland and are unable to retain the emotion or translate the culture specific phrases well. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« I thought this is kinda a cheap game. turns out, this is the very first game that makes my cry like a baby »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Love the game, good narrative and good story. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Didn't expect such psychological horror from a 2d game.. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
73 % pos · n=11
Graphics / art
33 % pos · n=6
Gameplay
0 % pos · n=5
Performance
100 % pos · n=2
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing11803
Graphics / art6231
Gameplay5014
Performance2200
Content / longevity2200
Audio / music1100
Value for money1100
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.6 h.

<2h
57 % (n=7)
2-10h
94 % (n=382)
10-25h
100 % (n=17)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+19 pts) — updates have won players over
Feb 2026 : 76% positive76FebMay 2026 : 93% positive93MayJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

42,5 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 64,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Narrative depth shines through the central mystery, yielding 8 positive mentions out of 11 regarding the story.
  • Post-release reception remains exceptionally strong, with 383 positive mentions out of 407 sampled recent reviews.
  • Sound design and content receive universal praise, scoring 1 positive mention out of 1 for audio and 2 positive mentions out of 2 for content.

Weaknesses

  • Mechanics face notable friction, resulting in 4 negative mentions and 1 mixed mention out of 5 total feedback points on gameplay.
  • Visual execution leaves some division, recording 3 mixed mentions and 1 negative mention alongside 2 positive ones out of 6 remarks on graphics.

Who is it for?

Narrative-driven gamers seeking a deeply emotional, story-focused mystery will find a compelling short-form experience here.

Is Firework worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 44,264 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Narrative depth shines through the central mystery, yielding. Current price: 4,09€ (50% off).

Verdict

Firework delivers a profoundly moving psychological investigation that overwhelmingly resonates with its audience despite minor mechanical and visual hurdles. With 98 percent of the massive historical review pool endorsing it, this indie title stands as an essential narrative voyage.

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