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The Flame in the Flood
Game (2016)
A rogue-lite river journey through the backwaters of a forgotten post-societal America. Forage, craft, evade predators. Travel by foot and by raft down a procedurally-generated river as you scrounge for resources, craft tools, remedy afflictions, evade the vicious wildlife, and most importantly, stay ahead of the coming rains.
Game (2016)
A rogue-lite river journey through the backwaters of a forgotten post-societal America. Forage, craft, evade predators. Travel by foot and by raft down a procedurally-generated river as you scrounge for resources, craft tools, remedy afflictions, evade the vicious wildlife, and most importantly, stay ahead of the coming rains.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
There is no romantic or sexual content present in the game, as the focus is entirely on survival in a desolate environment.
Violence & Gore
The player must evade and occasionally defend against aggressive wildlife like wolves and boars, resulting in the character suffering injury or death, though it is not depicted with graphic gore.
Profanity
The game does not contain any inappropriate language or profanity.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
There is no depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking within the game's mechanics or narrative.
Frightening Scenes
The atmosphere is consistently grim and stressful due to the constant threat of starvation, drowning, or animal attacks in a lonely, post-apocalyptic setting.
Key Insights
Quick summary and important considerations
You play as a traveler moving through a lonely, flooded world where you have to think carefully about how to use your supplies to stay safe and healthy.
Content Warnings
Animal attacks
Death/Game over scenarios
Atmospheric gloom
Detailed Analysis
In-depth insights for parents and educators
What Parents Need to Know
The gameplay is demanding and high-stakes, focusing on maintaining health and avoiding death by predators or environmental hazards like river rapids.
What Kids Can Learn
Players develop strategic thinking and organizational skills by balancing immediate survival against long-term sustainability.
Key Topics Discussed
Survival strategies
Resource management
Environmental awareness
Why Parents Might Like It
The game offers a challenging, artistic experience that rewards careful preparation and thoughtful interaction with game systems.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Emphasizes the virtues of resilience, self-reliance, and adaptive problem-solving when faced with overwhelming odds.
Role models
The protagonist demonstrates persistence and fortitude, modeling calm decision-making under constant environmental duress.
Representation
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Learning
Encourages planning, inventory management, and logical prioritization of needs in a resource-scarce environment.
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