Dragon Dragon Fire Fire Deluxe

Loved the free version on itch, loved the demo, go figure already loving the full game! It's simple arcade fun both in the style of Bubble Bobble but with it's own twist using fire over bubbles which can make enemies more dangerous but also set them up for combos with both the environment and each other! Having finished it I gotta say things REALLY heat up near the last two worlds they absolutely got me a little frustrated from time to time, but not in an upset way more in a "I could do better come on!" way, which is exactly the kinda feeling I know I want from a retro style game! Playing 2P mode via Steam Remote play is a lot of fun, I love how each player gets a unique start per-level rather than just side by side it feels really thought out and make splitting up to take down the levels more quickly really fun! All in all, can happily say I enjoyed my time and fully recommend it!

Sehr süßes Arcade-Spiel für Zwischendurch. Wäre schön, wenn noch ein paar Extra-Level erscheinen :)

Played the demo quite a lot. Awesome game - for coop or in between games, e.g. when waiting for your friends to join the evening session :)

[h1]Dragon Dragon Fire Fire Deluxe – Bubble Bobble with Fire and Destruction[/h1] [i]I received a pre-release key through my Steam Curator. The developer did not ask for a positive review, and receiving the key has not affected my opinion. I tested the native Linux version rather than running the Windows build through Proton.[/i] [hr][/hr] [h2]The Verdict[/h2] [b]Recommended, particularly for players who grew up with 8-bit, 16-bit and early arcade-style games.[/b] Dragon Dragon Fire Fire Deluxe is a colourful and challenging single-screen arcade platformer built around short stages, limited lives, score chasing and simple controls that gradually require more skill. I have been gaming since the 1980s, and it immediately reminded me of games I would have played on an arcade machine, Sega system, Nintendo console or original Game Boy. The obvious comparison is Bubble Bobble, but the fire and destruction mechanics give it its own identity. [hr][/hr] [h2]Bubble Bobble, but Faster and More Destructive[/h2] I played a great deal of Bubble Bobble on the original Game Boy. Both games feature two small dragons moving through compact levels filled with platforms, enemies and collectibles. The major difference is the weapon. Instead of trapping enemies inside slow-moving bubbles, you attack directly with fast fireballs that can be fired horizontally or upward. Enemies can catch fire, and hitting them again finishes them more quickly. Fire can also destroy parts of the environment. Removing supporting blocks can cause platforms and objects to fall and crush enemies, but those same objects can also crush you. This turns the destruction into more than a visual effect. Positioning and timing matter, and some stages become small environmental puzzles. You can also drop through thin platforms, while falling through the bottom of certain stages causes you to reappear at the top. [hr][/hr] [h2]Score Chasing and Content[/h2] The game is strongly focused on points. Food, collectibles, remaining time and efficient kills contribute to your score, while global leaderboards encourage repeated attempts. Collecting the letters needed to spell [b]BONUS[/b] sends you to a special stage filled with food and point items. It creates the same brief reward-stage feeling found in many older arcade and console games. The full release advertises more than 200 handcrafted stages and includes: [list] [*]Story Mode and Score Attack [*]Single-player and two-player local co-op [*]Shared-keyboard and controller support [*]Steam Remote Play Together [*]Global leaderboards [*]Achievements and Steam Cloud [/list] The online feature is the leaderboard rather than online matchmaking. Co-op is local, although Remote Play Together allows it to be played remotely. I mainly tested the game alone, so I cannot properly judge the balance of the two-player mode. [hr][/hr] [h2]Presentation and Controls[/h2] The pixel art is bright, colourful and easy to read. Each world uses a noticeably different palette while maintaining the same overall style. Several optional CRT filters are included, but they did not look much like a real CRT display to me. The stronger effects also made the image uncomfortable and slightly confusing for my eyes. This is not a serious problem because the filters are optional. I returned to Linear mode, which produced a clean and sharp image. The menu music made a positive first impression, but I disabled it shortly after starting because I normally turn off background music while livestreaming to avoid possible automated copyright claims. It would therefore be unfair for me to judge the full soundtrack. My main complaint is the default keyboard layout. It feels as though a controller was the primary input considered during development. The keyboard controls worked, but the defaults felt awkward. Fortunately, the game supports full rebinding for both players, so this was easy to correct. [hr][/hr] [h2]Native Linux Performance[/h2] I tested the actual native Linux build without Proton or Wine. [list] [*][b]Platform:[/b] Native Linux [*][b]Renderer observed:[/b] OpenGL [*][b]Performance:[/b] Approximately 120 FPS [*][b]Crashes:[/b] None [*][b]Stuttering:[/b] None [*][b]Graphical problems:[/b] None [*][b]Gameplay bugs encountered:[/b] None [/list] The game launched correctly, recognised my input and remained stable throughout my test. One system cannot represent every Linux configuration, but the native version worked exactly as it should on my machine. It is also good to see an indie developer providing a real Linux build instead of relying entirely on Proton. [hr][/hr] [h2]Final Thoughts[/h2] At the announced price of roughly US$5, the value is difficult to complain about. More than 200 stages, two modes, co-op, achievements and global leaderboards are reasonable for a focused arcade platformer. It is not the type of game I would personally play for hundreds of hours, as I am not normally a dedicated score-attack player. That does not make it a bad game. A review should judge whether a game succeeds at what it is trying to do, not punish it simply for belonging to a genre the reviewer does not normally play. As an old-school arcade platformer, it works. The controls are responsive, the destruction gives it its own identity, the levels become progressively more demanding, and the native Linux version performed without problems. Players who enjoyed Bubble Bobble, classic single-screen platformers, local arcade co-op or leaderboard competition are the audience most likely to appreciate it. [b]Final recommendation: Positive.[/b] It is a focused and reasonably priced modern interpretation of an old arcade formula, replacing bubbles with fire and allowing you to destroy the stage itself. https://www.youtube.com/live/eV8iFiPVvV8

Bubble Bobble is back! It's a fun and slightly addictive game that doesn't forgive mistakes, but it retains the same winning formula as its ancestor. I'd been waiting so long for an experience similar to the arcade machines. Thanks for this game.

Fun simple arcade game similar to Bubble Bobble (clear the enemies, grab the bonus items). Score attack mode can be addictive trying to get to the top of the leaderboard. Catchy music, NES era graphics and easy controls. Great to have when you just want to kill time.