The original author of this thread called Chazzo cancelled his registration. It was noted that the game has been expanded to include two more games Fireboy & Watergirl 4 & 5. Because the author no longer exists in this forum, I was unable to edit his original post to include the new games, so I've re=posted it and edited some parts..
These are popular flash platform games that involve moving two characters independently and using both characters to complete tasks and finish levels. I’ve manage to find downloads for the original game and both sequels, so you can play them all offline, hence this post. There are also links to the similar games Twin Cats Warrior 1 & 2 with downloads, later in the forum post here for these also.
Gameplay is similar in both games and is quite a standard platform game, though having two characters to move adds character to the games. They are bit like the earlier versions of Quadrax, with arcade elements, but without the extreme difficulty or very complicated levels of Quadrax! And the fact that here you can move both characters simultaneously if you wish.
Fireboy and water does not mix, and Watergirl does not mix with fire, though Fireboy and Watergirl can co-exist together. Green mud is dangerous to both, and respectively colored gems are only collected by the respective character. There are various puzzles to solve, some of them physics based, including lining up rays of light using mirrors. Some levels are dark except in the immediate vicinity of the characters to add to the fun. Certain levels require simultaneous movement of both characters, or collecting a green crystal, to reach the individual exits for each of the two playable characters. Several new levels are unlocked by successfully completing a level. There are 32 versions in the first game and 42 levels for the second. Each level is timed and the time allowed varies for each different level. The difficulty level increases gradually throughout the levels, with the first few levels being comparatively easy, especially if you move the characters mostly one at a time.
Half the fun is controlling the correct character as it’s all too easy to move the wrong one and promptly have to restart the level, if either character gets killed. I have to admit, despite my playing guitar and some piano/keyboard, that except where it is absolutely necessary to move both characters together, I move one hand between the controls and move each character individually. It’s a bit like patting my head and rubbing my tummy, it needs plenty of mind/eyes/hand co-ordination to move both characters at once and avoid getting killed. It suits co-op play with two players at the same time of course, with the separate controls.
You use the ‘arrow’ keys to control Fireboy and the ‘W,A,D’ keys to control Watergirl. The up key in each case is used to jump. Menus are mouse navigated and you can retry a level or choose another level by left clicking the green button the base of each level. They play in XP, Vista and Win 7 in a sizeable window which can go nearly full-screen.
You can play this online eg HERE or HERE , or Download from HERE (use ‘save page as’.swf from browser, once you’ve opened the page, noting the save location). You can play versions 1 and 2 on many online sites, including at the links below.
These are fun platformers with colorful graphics and cheerful music that will have you puzzling for quite a while!
Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzicQi9eAW4
Download F & W 1 The Forest Temple HERE ------- The blue/white small arrow symbol to the lower right of each game will get you to the downloads -------- You can also download F & W 1 from HERE (use ‘save page as’ from browser) or download from HERE (download link to lower right of page)
Download F & W 2 The Light Temple HERE You can also download F & W 2 from HERE (use ‘save page as’ from browser)
F & W 1 walkthroughs available on YouTube
F & W 2 video walkthroughs HERE
Twin Cat Warrior (1Mb ) (Level select version, all levels unlocked)
is a similar two character game with 40 levels and again with independent control of each character (neither character likes water in this one!), that you can play online or Download HERE ------ download link lower down page towards left of page ------
Twin Cat Warrior 2 (1Mb) (Level select version, all levels unlocked)
is in an ice age setting with 40 more levels and you can play online or Download HERE You also use the down arrow key eg to fire yourself from a cannon, and can step up onto the other character’s head to help you jump higher.
If you want the levels locked versions of either of these, type Twin Cat Warrior in the search pane on either game's page (links above) for the links/downloads.
The Crystal Temple overview
Fireboy And Watergirl 4 is the most recent version of the popular multiplayer flash game, where the player can control 2 characters at a time. The game is very popular among people all over the world because it is really interesting and addictive. The main idea of the game is that you have to help the Fireboy and the Watergirl to escape from the crystal temple and collect all diamonds. There are a lot of interesting puzzles, that you will face in each level of the game, but keep in mind, that you have to make the characters work together, help together to pass different areas. For example, you will find out that the Fireboy can’t pass the water, while the Watergirl will die if she touches the fire. Using the portals, crystals and other tools, you should help both of the characters enter the exit doors. Another important thing is that you have to collect all the diamonds, which are placed on each level of the game.
Fireboy and Watergirl 4 is rather easy to play. You can even play the game with your friend at the same time, using one keyboard, or just manage both of the characters by yourself. The controls for Fireboy are Arrow Keys. To control the water girl, please use the W, A, S, D keys. I hope you will have a great time playing the Fireboy & Watergirl 4 flash game on our website.
Controls For the Fourth Part of the game
WASD to control watergirl
Arrow keys to control fireboy
Release Date
November 2018
Controls For the Fifth Part of the game
WASD to control watergirl
Arrow keys to control fireboy
Release Date
January 2019
All of these are accessible from the same page HERE and should keep you occupied for some time!
You can download the free Swiff flash player if you wish HERE