Bring to Light
- May 24, 2019
- Red Meat Games
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Get on Xbox Games StoreIn "Bring to Light," you must escape a subway tunnel after a crash, but supernatural creatures and puzzles stand in your way. The game supports both VR and non-VR play, with the former available on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. An optional bio-metric feature allows the game to use heart rate data to enhance the experience.
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
Oculus Rift
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features a creepy atmosphere with stunning graphics and sound design that enhances the horror experience.
- The puzzles are engaging and provide a nice balance to the horror elements, making for an interesting gameplay experience.
- The game has effective jump scares and a tense ambiance that keeps players on edge throughout their playtime.
- The controls are frustrating, with limited movement options such as only teleportation, which detracts from immersion.
- The story is weak and lacks depth, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with the overall narrative experience.
- The pacing is inconsistent, with long stretches of wandering and minimal interaction that can lead to boredom.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique stealth mechanic where monsters can see players in the dark, adding a layer of tension, especially in VR. While some players found the experience tedious outside of VR, others appreciated the novel heart monitor integration for added immersion. Overall, the gameplay received mixed reviews, with some praising the environment and mechanics, while others criticized it for being repetitive and lacking depth in storytelling.
“All in all, I'll still give it a thumbs up because the gameplay has been much better after switching from VR.”
“Gameplay: 7/10 - unique environment for a horror game.”
“The game has a 'stealth' mechanic, but the monsters can see you in the dark.”
“I ended up continuing gameplay without VR just because of how tedious it was, which sucks because I feel like the game was way scarier in VR.”
“Repetitive uninspired gameplay.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its spooky and immersive qualities, enhanced by excellent sound design and effective use of lighting. While the dark and creepy environment keeps players on edge, some reviewers noted issues with pacing and immersion due to repetitive sound effects and technical glitches. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, creating a compelling horror experience that effectively utilizes tension and jump scares.
“The game is very atmospheric (and that atmosphere is dark and creepy).”
“The atmospherics are excellent - the lighting, ambient sounds, story elements, and judiciously applied jump-scares all contribute to an increasingly creepy experience.”
“Creepy, atmospheric sounds help put you right in the middle of this game.”
“The tutorial aspect for training the player to use items is too long, and breaks up the atmosphere a little too much.”
“When the scares start to go beyond the sound and atmosphere, it's very unsettling.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally viewed as lacking coherence and depth, with many players finding it inconsistent and underwhelming compared to the engaging gameplay and atmosphere. While some elements are compelling, the pacing and excessive filler detract from the overall experience, leaving players feeling that the narrative fails to match the excitement of the gameplay. Despite these shortcomings, the game's atmosphere and mechanics are praised for their ability to create an enjoyable experience.
“The story so far was compelling, but the notes and extended sequences where nothing happens don't entice me to continue.”
“The atmospherics are excellent - the lighting, ambient sounds, story elements, and judiciously applied jump-scares all contribute to an increasingly creepy experience.”
“Pacing was inconsistent and the story was pretty much existent, but everything else was fun and enjoyable.”
“It looked much better in the trailer; gameplay matched, but the storyline was a failure.”
“Made no sense; there was no good story to follow.”
“Pacing was inconsistent, and the story was pretty much non-existent, but everything else was fun and enjoyable.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising them as amazing and smooth, while others found them merely decent. The art assets were noted to be great, though some felt they were too spread out, and VR visuals were criticized for causing nausea. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, despite some technical shortcomings.
“The graphics were amazing.”
“The controls and graphics are smooth.”
“Definitely enjoyed the game, great visuals, got a couple of scares and some good puzzles.”
“No graphics settings.”
“VR visuals: 5/10 - nauseating movement scheme and intrusive teleporting.”
“Graphics were decent.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, particularly during the initial sewer/tunnel sections, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game has potential for suspense and scares, the repetitive nature of the gameplay can lead to a dull experience, especially when not played in VR.
“The beginning is a bit slow and tedious, especially the sewer/tunnel part.”
“I ended up continuing gameplay without VR just because of how tedious it was, which sucks because I feel like the game was way scarier in VR.”
“Began full of promise, but movement is very slow and tedious (I presume to add to the suspense); a few jump scares along the way, and it's all a bit dull and repetitive.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues with the game, requiring troubleshooting and assistance from the developers, redmeatgames, to resolve setup problems.
