Firework is a Chinese supernatural mystery game where you play as Lixan, a rookie police detective that has the ability to communicate with the dead. On the case to find the source of a burning coffin, the mystery quickly spirals into a horrific tragedy of a family at the brink of ruin and what their spirits left behind. The core story is interesting, and feels well-paced for the 3 hour runtime. There are hints to other subplots and backstories which aren't as fleshed out as they could be, and end up muddying the tale in confusing ways. Firework is mainly a point and click adventure game, where you dart from a limited set of rooms and spaces picking up clues to progress. The game overall is extremely linear and there is no exploration or optional objectives. This is a core narrative experience, and that isn't a negative. I liked my time with this game and think it's worth a few dollars if you're a fan of mysteries and maybe a creepy moment or two.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2023


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