Ashi: Lake of Light
- July 26, 2018
- Nick Cellini
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Get on Apple Store"Ashi: Lake of Light" is a relaxing, atmospheric puzzle-platformer set in a beautifully stylized world. Using your magical painted brush, you'll solve challenges and bring color back to the monochrome environment. With its soothing soundtrack and inventive gameplay, it's a journey that gently tests your wits and immerses you in a serene, artistic experience.
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Reviews
- The game features a relaxing atmosphere with beautiful graphics and a soothing soundtrack, making it a great way to unwind.
- Puzzles are well-designed with a smooth difficulty progression, introducing new mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- It's a satisfying puzzle experience that challenges the mind while allowing players to enjoy the journey without any pressure or time limits.
- Some players experienced minor bugs, such as incorrect completion counts and a non-functional reset button.
- While the game starts off easy, later levels can become quite challenging, which may not appeal to all players.
- A few mechanics felt underutilized by the end of the game, leaving some players wanting more complexity in the final puzzles.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a gradual introduction of new mechanics, creating a steady difficulty curve that culminates in complex and mentally engaging puzzles. Players appreciate the balance between challenge and relaxation, as the game avoids stress-inducing elements like timers or enemies, allowing for a thoughtful exploration of mechanics. However, some users noted that certain mechanics felt underutilized by the end, suggesting a desire for more complexity in the final stages.
“The way new mechanics are gradually introduced makes for a nice difficulty ramp, culminating in quite complex puzzles that can be mentally taxing.”
“The difficulty progresses pretty steadily as new sub-mechanics are introduced as you pass through the levels.”
“What I like the most about these games is that it lets you assimilate the mechanics and discover the solution on your own, with little help at the beginning (mini tutorial).”
“A third gripe is that some of the mechanics seemed to be left behind by the end; I would have liked to see them all featured at the end to create even more complexity with everything that you learned.”
“The difficulty graduates gently with the level, showing you new mechanics bit by bit.”
“Yes, it's fun and non-stressful (no timers, points, stars, enemies, or deaths), and the music, sounds, and atmosphere are definitely relaxing, but I would say the gameplay is difficult enough to make you use your brain.”
- music12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere with a beautiful soundtrack that complements the game's aesthetics. While some players find it a bit repetitive, many appreciate its calming effect, making it a perfect backdrop for puzzle-solving. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable and non-stressful experience.
“The atmosphere is soothing with a great soundtrack.”
“Beautiful graphics, beautiful music, and really nice puzzles with the difficulty level progressing smoothly.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic, and the puzzles teach you how to play the game organically as you uncover new types of lanterns.”
“The music is a bit repetitive but very, very relaxing.”
“While the music, sounds, and atmosphere are definitely relaxing, I would say the gameplay is difficult enough to make you use your brain.”
“The soundtrack is one I would never tire of hearing.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their beauty and simplicity, featuring a stunning oriental aesthetic that enhances the overall ambiance. Players appreciate the harmonious blend of visuals and music, which creates a relaxing atmosphere while solving progressively challenging puzzles.
“Beautiful graphics, beautiful music, and really nice puzzles with the difficulty level progressing smoothly.”
“The art style is beautiful, and the gameplay is beautiful.”
“The aesthetic and ambiance are superb.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The visual style feels bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The character models are poorly designed, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as soothing and relaxing, enhanced by a great soundtrack, making it a perfect choice for players seeking a zen experience. While the gameplay is challenging and requires critical thinking, it remains non-stressful, free from timers or enemies, allowing players to enjoy the calming environment while engaging with brain-teasing puzzles.
“The atmosphere is soothing with a great soundtrack.”
“If you love challenging puzzles and a zen atmosphere, definitely buy this game.”
“If you're looking for a puzzle game with a relaxing atmosphere, this is definitely a good choice.”
“The game atmosphere is relaxing, but the puzzles are brain-melting.”
“Yes, it's fun and non-stressful (no timers, points, stars, enemies, or deaths), and the music, sounds, and atmosphere are definitely relaxing, but I would say the gameplay is difficult enough to make you use your brain.”
