Dawn's Light

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In Dawn's Light, players join a secret organization to fight against an alien invasion. They must build and manage their base, recruit and train agents, and engage in strategic battles to protect the Earth. With various agent classes, skills, and equipment to unlock, players can experiment with different strategies and tactics to save the world.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of comedy and challenging gameplay, keeping players engaged with its humor and puzzles.
There are numerous side quests and exploration opportunities, allowing for a rich and rewarding experience.
The battles are well-balanced, with a system that encourages strategic use of items and spells, making for an enjoyable RPG experience.

The leveling system causes enemies to scale with the player, which can lead to frustration and a lack of strategic depth.
There are issues with sound settings and grammar errors in the writing, detracting from the overall polish of the game.
Healing options are limited, relying heavily on potions, which can make gameplay feel tedious and challenging for casual players.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's main story is often described as simplistic and linear, serving primarily to guide players through the gameplay rather than offering a deep narrative experience. However, the side quests are praised for their variety and creativity, providing engaging and humorous content that enhances the overall experience. While the main storyline may not be particularly memorable, the combination of interesting side quests and comedic dialogue keeps players invested.
- “The storyline, as usual of any JW game, is twisty and heartwarming.”
- “The dialog and story is hilarious but still interesting; it's funny but doesn't cross into slapstick silly.”
- “The quests are unique and the storyline is intriguing.”
- “The game itself has a nonsensical story.”
- “You will get nothing from the story; the majority of your time will be spent on side quests.”
- “While the story itself was nothing special, the satire and comedy were great.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players enjoying the witty banter and character interactions that enhance both the story and world-building. While the dialogue is primarily focused on humor, it maintains an interesting narrative without veering into slapstick territory, providing around 20 hours of engaging and funny gameplay. Overall, the game successfully balances humor with character development and quest exploration.
- “I enjoyed the humor of the main characters' interactions, as well as the overall feel of the game.”
- “The dialogue and story are hilarious but still interesting; it's funny without crossing into slapstick silliness.”
- “There is significant dialogue between the characters, which is mostly for humor (which it does successfully), and little else.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and well-structured, offering a mix of challenges that keeps players entertained for around 20 hours without feeling repetitive. While some may find it less enjoyable compared to other RPG Maker games, the clear guidance and variety in gameplay elements contribute to a fun and dynamic experience.
- “Information is easy to find, you're never left wondering what to do next, and there is a good balance in the types of gameplay, so you're always doing something new.”
- “I just realized this because it's not that easy to beat everything in here, so the story has its characteristics to back up the gameplay.”
- “It's really a very fun game, and a long one (I got at least 20 hours of gameplay) but doesn't feel like it drags on.”
- “20 hours of hilarious gameplay.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, lacking full HD support and customization options, which may disappoint modern PC gamers. However, despite using default tilesets, the visuals in the debut project "Dawn's Light" are still considered enjoyable by some players.
- “Even for their debut project, Dawn's Light, although incorporating default tilesets and graphics, is quite enjoyable as you play it along.”
- “Like all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished and less immersive.”
- “Character models and environments look bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while there are opportunities for humorous interactions and deeper exploration of the world and its inhabitants, overall character development is limited throughout the game.
- “I felt like this had more opportunities for funny banter, character development, as well as a way to further explore the world I was in and the people in it.”
- “You won't be seeing a lot of character development over the course of the game.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the story.”
- “I was disappointed by how static the characters remained; there was no real evolution in their arcs.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received high praise from users, who find it impressive and well-integrated with the story and characters, enhancing the overall experience. Many recommend the game, highlighting its value for the price.
- “I am amazed by the music, the story, and the characters. Well done! I recommend this game to play, and for that price, don't even consider not playing it.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the lack of grinding in the game, as defeated enemies do not respawn, preventing repetitive gameplay and maintaining engagement.
- “There's no grinding because enemies are all gone after you defeat them once, so it's not boring.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, highlighting a twisty and heartwarming storyline that resonates deeply with them.
- “The storyline, as usual for any JW game, is twisty and heartwarming.”