Candlelight: Lament

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Candlelight: Lament is a single player action game. It was developed by 正方形劳伦斯 and was released on August 5, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

This is a Lovecraftian horror, Point and Click adventure game. - Game Features - Black and white hand-painted art, set in the 70s of a parallel universe. You have a Keeper with you throughout the game. Using your "Awake" to explore the secrets hidden within. Illustrations of character or object closeups are used in the conversations. Observe carefully, and you may discover somethi…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a surprisingly good story that resonates well with Lovecraft fans, providing a refreshing experience.
The art style is beautifully illustrated, with striking monochromatic hand-painted visuals that enhance the atmosphere.
Puzzles are generally well-designed and engaging, offering a variety of challenges that keep the gameplay interesting.

The English translation is poorly executed, with broken dialogue that can detract from the overall experience.
The gameplay is linear, and some character arcs feel abruptly concluded, leaving players wanting more depth and resolution.
There are technical issues, such as low-resolution backgrounds and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, particularly when saving.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, praised for its Lovecraftian elements and intriguing plot, though some players found it linear and occasionally confusing, particularly towards the end. While the narrative is compelling, it is accompanied by gameplay that some consider lackluster. Overall, it is recommended for those interested in a decent story within a puzzle-solving context.
- “Overall, it's a good Lovecraftian story, and I recommend checking it out.”
- “Very decent story and art, very Lovecraftian.”
- “A linear experience in puzzle solving/point and click game, interesting story so far.”
- “Just the story/plot seemingly went over my head a bit, especially when I got to the end of the game.”
- “Ironically, the linearity of the plot is matched by the linearity of the gameplay.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a compelling story and enjoyable puzzles, but it suffers from linearity and a lack of depth, with some mechanics, like the 'insight' feature, feeling underdeveloped and often punishing for players. Overall, while there are fun elements, the gameplay experience is considered somewhat lackluster.
- “Can't say I get what's going on, but I am for sure vibing with it! Fun puzzles and respawn mechanics.”
- “The game features a really under-baked 'insight' mechanic that doesn't give you enough charges and seems to provide very little benefit for using it, often punishing you for using it.”
- “Great story, decent puzzles, but a bit of lackluster gameplay.”
- “Ironically, the linearity of the plot is matched by the linearity of the gameplay.”
- “The game features a really under-baked 'insight' mechanic that doesn't give you enough charges, seems to provide very little benefit for using it, and actually often punishes you for using it.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the character artwork and the initial art style, others express disappointment with the overall visual execution.
- “The character artwork is fantastic and really stands out.”
- “I initially really liked the art style of the game.”
- “This is disappointing because I initially really liked the art style of the game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its strong sound design, contributing to an engaging experience. However, it is noted to be somewhat unpolished, with rough edges that may detract from the overall immersion, despite its memorable qualities as a horror puzzler.
- “The game has a very good atmosphere and sound.”
- “An unpolished atmospheric horror puzzler, memorable enough to play, but often very rough around the edges.”