Fireboy and Watergirl 3
- Genre Puzzle games
- Players 1–2
- Session 10 min
- Price Free
- Updated
Fireboy and Watergirl 3 takes the two heroes into a frozen Ice Temple, and it is the 2011 Flash original by Oslo Albet. The familiar rules come first: Fireboy is safe in lava and dies in water, Watergirl is safe in water and dies in lava, and green goo finishes off both of them. Every level has one door for fire and one for water, and the exit opens only when both are in place.
The ice changes how the two characters move, and it does so in opposite ways. Snow and ice make Fireboy slide, so he builds up speed, overshoots ledges and has trouble stopping where you want him. Watergirl is slowed down on the same surfaces and walks through snow as if through mud. A jump that is trivial for one of them can be hard for the other, which means you have to plan routes with each hero's footing in mind, not just the pools. Some levels add pools that freeze or melt and switches linked to both characters.
The level map is shaped like a snowflake. You begin with an ice tutorial and the beginner rooms at its base and work outwards, and the buttons, levers, lifts, blocks and coloured gems of the earlier games are all still here. As before, finishing fast and collecting every gem of your colour improves the grade, and the whole thing is at its best with a friend on the same keyboard.
| Arrow keys | Fireboy: run left and right, jump with Up |
|---|---|
| A W D | Watergirl: run left with A, right with D, jump with W |
| Mouse | Menus and the level map |
How to play Fireboy and Watergirl 3
- Wait for the game to load, press Play on the loading screen and then Play in the main menu.
- Start with the ice tutorial or the beginner rooms at the bottom of the snowflake map.
- Move Fireboy with the arrow keys and Watergirl with A, W and D.
- Expect Fireboy to slide on ice and snow and Watergirl to move slowly across them; plan each jump for the hero making it.
- Use switches, lifts and blocks to open the path and bring both heroes to their own doors.
Tips
- With Fireboy on ice, let go of the key early. He keeps sliding, and a tap is often enough to reach the edge of a platform.
- Watergirl loses speed in snow, so give her a longer run-up before a jump or pick a route over bare stone.
- Timed lifts and buttons are easier when the slower hero goes first and the faster one follows.
- Restarting a room costs a few seconds. Starting again beats trying to rescue a hero who slid into a dead end.
Questions about Fireboy and Watergirl 3
How is the Ice Temple different from the earlier games?
Ice and snow affect the heroes differently: Fireboy slides on them while Watergirl is slowed down, so every route has to suit the hero taking it.
Can two players play Fireboy and Watergirl 3?
Yes. Fireboy uses the arrow keys and Watergirl uses A, W and D on one keyboard.
Is there a tutorial?
Yes. The first room at the bottom of the level map is an ice tutorial that shows how movement changes on the frozen floors.
Does it run on mobile?
It needs a keyboard, so play it on a computer.
