Firework review: a gentle horror-puzzle game that’s as thoughtful as it is sad

Firework actually came out almost exactly a year ago, but the English language version (translated from the original Chinese) was released just before Christmas. Which is a good thing, because Firework is well worth checking out if you have an interest in either horror games or puzzle games. The horror isn’t blood-chilling, but rather twisted up with grief and sorrow in how inevitable it is. Similarly, the puzzles aren’t going to stump you for long, but they fit very well with the story. These two strands of the game weave together and create a nice, thoughtful experience that’s worth the four or so hours of having it.

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