Locations in Memories of Fireflies are represented by worlds that were created based on the memories of the main character. The user is given the opportunity to go on a journey through the heroine's subconscious in order to meet all sorts of monsters there. Everything that happens is a figment of the girl's imagination, which arose as a result of past traumas and experiences. Thus, fighting enemies and moving through the territories, the heroine will struggle with her own fears and unpleasant feelings. The areas are made in dark colors, and there is also fog on them.In Memories of Fireflies, the girl is presented as a sorceress, who has a magic sphere at her disposal. With its help, you can collect a special material - fireflies. They act as magical energy, which will be spent on fighting enemies, as well as on interacting with other magical objects. For example, they will help activate checkpoints, in this case represented by totems. Totems have various effects that allow you to overcome obstacles or deal with opponents.The protagonist is capable of the following actions:
- Run - the main method of movement, which is automatically activated by pressing the corresponding key.
- Sneak - allows you to create less noise, as well as crawl under obstacles located at head level.
- Jump - to overcome low obstacles that cannot be bypassed.
- Contact the environment - pressing buttons and switching levers, which will lead to various consequences.