Absence of Light

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Absence of Light is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Koala Symphony Studios and was released on January 22, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Solve, shoot, and shine your way though the kingdom of Luminara! Light has scattered across the kingdom, leaving darkness and apathy in between. It's up to you to restore the four pillars of light and reawaken the Gate of Truth. Inspired by bullet-hell style arcade games, but with a more open ended level design, Absence of Light combines puzzling level design with high precision action for a …

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Delightful combination of schmup and metroidvania elements, providing engaging and satisfying gameplay.
Fast-paced and fun, making it perfect for both quick sessions and extended play.
Enjoyable combat with a variety of weapon switching and upgrading options, along with challenging and well-designed boss fights.

The game feels overly zoomed in, which can detract from the overall experience.
Farming for XP after boss fights can be tedious and disrupts the flow of the game.
The death penalty system feels unnecessary and can lead to frustrating gameplay decisions regarding banking gold.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, featuring moody ambient tracks that vary by biome and significantly enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers note that the soundtrack complements the game's art and gameplay, contributing to an engaging experience.
- “Controls feel great, solid map, nice parallaxing environment, and some moody ambient music that is different in each biome.”
- “The killer soundtrack really adds to the vibe too!”
- “A fun twin stick shooter with good music, great art, and a dash of Hollow Knight thrown in for good measure.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some only enjoying it during the exploration phase. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a chore rather than an engaging part of gameplay.
- “This system only worked for me during the exploration portion of the game because it is otherwise tedious.”
graphics
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The graphics have been criticized for being basic, which detracts from the overall immersion in the game world.
- “I was not really immersed in the game's world, in part due to the basic graphics style.”