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Adventure Lamp

Nothing in Adventure Lamp is going to blow you away, but this is a relaxing platforming adventure that is well worth a few hours of your time.
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62%Game Brain Score
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86% User Score Based on 22 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

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Adventure Lamp is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Ryan Davis and was released on July 15, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

A cave-in has separated Simon, the highly prepared archaeologist, from his equipment. With nothing but a head lamp and his wits, Simon would very much like to stay alive long enough to return his notes to The Academy for study.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Adventure Lamp features a unique hat mechanic that adds creativity to the platforming experience, allowing players to use the hat for both puzzle-solving and combat.
  • The game is visually charming with polished graphics and a cheerful soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
  • Controls are generally well-received, providing a satisfying experience for both casual gamers and speedrunners.
  • Some players found the controls frustrating, particularly with precise movements and the unpredictability of the hat's trajectory.
  • The game has technical issues, including crashes and performance drops, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Many levels are perceived as too easy or short, leading to a lack of challenge and replayability for more experienced players.
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its unique mechanics, such as the innovative lamp hat and varied character abilities, which keep the experience fresh across different chapters. Players encounter new obstacles and challenges that enhance the platforming experience, although some mechanics, like the wind levels, can be frustrating. Overall, the game offers fun and engaging gameplay with a mix of simple yet challenging puzzles, making it appealing for fans of creative platformers.

    • “A unique platformer with a straightforward but interesting mechanic.”
    • “There's always a new mechanic to keep you busy, between laser platforms and hungry monsters.”
    • “The mechanic where you have to throw your hat to defeat enemies and activate buttons/switches is creative.”
    • “The wind mechanic/levels was beyond frustrating for me in chapter 3.”
    • “A few of the puzzles seemed a little uncharacteristically difficult for their spot in the story, but the variety of puzzles lent well to the utility of the main mechanic.”
    • “The jump mechanic needs work.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is characterized by an upbeat and cheerful soundtrack that enhances the lighthearted atmosphere, balancing the otherwise gloomy themes. Players appreciate the relaxing and energizing qualities of the sound design, which includes cutesy sound effects that complement the overall experience. Overall, the music is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness in contributing to the game's charm.

    • “Not going too overboard to where the soundtrack bothers the player, but enough to energize you to continue.”
    • “The soundtrack is upbeat and cheerful throughout Adventure Lamp, adding a lighthearted side to the otherwise gloomy overtone.”
    • “The sound design evokes a cutesy affectation as well, with cheery music and cheerful sound effects that contribute to the lighthearted nature and feel of the game.”
    • “There's a purity and simplicity that's quite satisfying — it goes deeper than the smiling character art and cheerful music.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are noted for their polished animations and quality artwork, with a quaint and effective art style that enhances the overall visual experience.

    • “Animations and graphics are pretty polished.”
    • “The artwork is good.”
    • “The art style is quaint and effective.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is generally considered decent, particularly in relation to the character Simon, but some players feel it could be more developed. While the narrative serves as a backdrop to the challenging puzzles, it lacks depth and engagement. However, the game does offer unique replayability options for the main storyline, adding an enjoyable twist after completion.

    • “Decent story that accompanies your character Simon along the journey.”
    • “It also offers unique ways to play through the main storyline after beating it, which was a welcome surprise.”
    • “The only thing I think I might have wanted more of was some story from what I've played so far.”
    • “Adventure Lamp's story reflects this, with a focus more on progressively challenging puzzles and less on an involved story.”
    • “A few of the puzzles seemed a little uncharacteristically difficult for their spot in the story, but the variety of puzzles lent well to the utility of the main mechanic.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is effectively crafted, with a blend of quaint adventure and gloomy backgrounds that enhance the sense of navigating through a cave. Despite its simple design, the atmosphere and level design create a compelling experience, showcasing a surprising depth in how the atmosphere is presented. Overall, players feel a strong clash of moods that enriches the gameplay.

    • “Despite the simple design, this does not take away from the atmosphere.”
    • “But the atmosphere and level design more than make up for it.”
    • “As a result, it seems like there is a real clash of atmosphere here.”
    • “The atmosphere of Adventure Lamp is quaint; the simple backgrounds are gloomy, evoking the feeling that you really are trying to make your way out of a cave.”
    • “Perhaps the most surprising thing about the game is the manner in which the atmosphere is presented.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Adventure Lamp offers significant replayability, particularly for achievement hunters, with a New Game Plus mode and a secret campaign that encourages players to revisit the game after their initial playthrough. Players can quickly complete the game but will find additional content that enhances the overall experience.

    • “There is surprisingly a lot of replayability in Adventure Lamp.”
    • “If you are an achievement hunter, Adventure Lamp also provides replayability through its achievements.”
    • “I beat it rather quickly on my first attempt, but I was excited to unearth a new game plus and a secret new campaign for added replayability.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users praising its performance while others report issues that hinder smooth gameplay. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a work in progress, with room for improvement to enhance user experience.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized as cute and funny, with a unique twist on a hat that serves multiple comedic purposes, ranging from a tool of destruction to a playful button pusher.

    • “It's cute, it's funny, and it uses a hat as an all-purpose tool, from harbinger of destruction to a button pusher.”
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Adventure Lamp is a platformer game.

Adventure Lamp is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Xbox.

Adventure Lamp was released on July 15, 2016.

Adventure Lamp was developed by Ryan Davis.

Adventure Lamp has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Adventure Lamp is a single player game.

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