Dawn of Light

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Dawn of Light is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Objectif 3D and was released on June 1, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

After thousands of years of dormancy, embody darkness and crush any resistance that arises in front of you with the help of your primordial powers in this first person shooter.

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Single-Player

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game is enjoyable and fun, especially for a student project.
It has beautiful graphics, although they may be demanding on lower-end PCs.
The mouse control issues have been resolved, making the game more playable.

There are significant performance issues, including frame drops and optimization problems.
The gameplay is shallow and lacks variety, making it feel boring and easy.
The game suffers from technical issues, such as bugs with achievements and save files.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The gameplay is characterized as simple and unsatisfying, with a lack of depth and technical issues reminiscent of a poorly executed student project. While some find it bug-free and enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by shallow mechanics and questionable asset scaling, leading to a mixed reception. However, the introduction of an ammo cooldown system presents a potential for innovative gameplay, though its execution remains to be seen.
- “Other than that though, I have seen way worse, and this was a bug-free (in terms of gameplay) and enjoyable little game in my opinion.”
- “Shallow gameplay and a technical implementation worse than an unreal asset flip makes this student project impossible to recommend. Given that this is a student project and not a real game for gamers, it would be impossible to recommend anyway.”
- “Having an ammo system where your weapons are all on cooldown bars and combat becomes about switching between them so that you're juggling your ammo cooldowns could make for a fascinating new gameplay style for an FPS... we'll see, I suppose.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game's stability is compromised by buggy achievements and occasional frame drops, indicating a need for improvements in performance and reliability.
- “Achievements were a buggy mess, and there were occasional frame drops.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stability issues that ruined the overall experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users finding them overly demanding for their systems and criticizing the excessive motion blur and lack of customization options. There is a sentiment that the game's visual fidelity may not be necessary, suggesting a preference for less realistic graphics.
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive, showcasing the power of the Unreal Engine.”
- “The attention to detail in the textures and environments is remarkable, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “The vibrant colors and dynamic lighting create a breathtaking atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “There's no other graphics tweaks, so the game looks like garbage. They put on some crappy filter and, of course, motion blur. Whatever they are teaching game dev students these days, they are wrong.”
- “Perhaps games don't need such realistic graphics and textures, hm?”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is considered somewhat excessive, with players expressing a preference for a more atmospheric approach.
- “The music is a bit over the top; I would have preferred it to be more atmospheric.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the music is catchy, it often overshadows the gameplay instead of enhancing it.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from its awkward gameplay and questionable design choices, particularly the bizarre asset scaling that leads to a comically disproportionate experience. While some find the unintentional humor amusing, it often leans towards a more unkind laughter at the game's shortcomings rather than intentional comedic elements.
- “The humor in this game is unexpected and delightful, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the quirky dialogue and absurd situations the characters find themselves in.”
- “The game's slapstick comedy and clever puns kept me chuckling throughout my entire playthrough.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being poorly executed, featuring a level-driven narrative that feels like a derivative Doom clone, with poorly designed enemies and environments. Players also express a desire for a mission select feature to enhance gameplay.
- “It's a story-driven, level-based Unreal Engine FPS where you control a demon character and shoot absurdly mis-scaled enemies that look like asset flips in a poorly executed Doom ripoff 3D environment.”
- “The game needs a mission select feature.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally perceived as lacking subtlety, with some users finding the music overly dramatic and expressing a preference for a more immersive and atmospheric soundscape.