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Explore Penumbra as a nimble sword-wielder, chaining precise platform moves through ruined lands, hidden trials, and enemy fights.
Released 04 Feb 2021
Chain Wall Runs
Dash Through Ruins
Conquer Void Trials
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Developed by Robi Studios · Published by Graffiti Games
In the fallen kingdom of Penumbra, you explore mysterious ruins as a small sword-wielding hero. Travel through connected areas, meet characters, uncover secrets, and seek a path through the kingdom.
Movement is central: jump, dash, grab ledges, run along walls, and combine new abilities to cross traps and reach difficult-to-access places. Hidden Void entrances lead to separate platforming trials, with optional rewards for completing them.
Fight enemies with sword attacks, dodges, and a timed shield parry while collecting weapons, spirits, and other items. Find upgrades and unlock movement abilities as you progress, opening new routes and ways to explore.
Players who enjoy Blue Fire often point to its fluid movement and precision platforming, especially the Void trials, where chaining jumps and dashes makes for satisfying challenges. Exploration, secrets, level design, and the world’s visual style and music also draw praise. Reviews commonly describe combat as simpler or less polished than the platforming, while some players find navigation difficult without an in-game map or struggle with camera perspective and controls.
Enter the fallen kingdom of Penumbra, where only mastery of movement and combat will guide you through its mysterious ruins. Blue Fire is a 3D metroidvania platformer blending fast-paced combat, challenging precision platforming, and deep exploration.
Master fluid, high-speed movement to navigate deadly traps, complex platforming gauntlets, and traversal challenges that demand precision, timing, and skill.
Face dangerous enemies with unique fighting styles in intense combat encounters. Strike, dodge, and slash while testing your skills against powerful bosses, the deadly knights of the darkness.
Discover mysterious Void entrances hidden across Penumbra. Enter surreal platforming trials that push your movement skills to the limit, offering great rewards for those who survive.
Claim powerful swords, hidden spirits, and valuable loot. Upgrade your gear, unlock new abilities, and customize your build to face ever-deadlier foes.
Blue Fire delivers a deadly yet rewarding adventure where every jump, slash, and dodge counts. The mysterious world of Penumbra awaits.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 22 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
