Endorlight

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Endorlight is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Old Games and was released on April 26, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Endorlight is a rogue-like adventure game that offers single-player and local multi-player modes with a split screen. Players must navigate through levels filled with tougher enemies and bosses, starting over from the beginning when they die. The ultimate goal is to collect gold, defeat as many enemies as possible, and strive for a high score on the Steam Leaderboard."

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Audience ScoreBased on 589 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

story9 negative mentions

Endorlight offers a nostalgic experience with its retro-inspired pixel art and chiptune soundtrack, appealing to fans of classic games.
The game features a variety of weapons and a one-life mechanic that adds tension and encourages strategic gameplay.
Players have reported enjoying the chaotic fun and humor of the game, making it a decent time-waster for casual gaming sessions.

The game suffers from poor controls and hit detection, making platforming frustrating and often leading to unfair deaths.
Endorlight is criticized for being an asset flip with repetitive level design and a lack of meaningful progression or variety in gameplay.
Many players found the game to be lacking in depth, with no clear objectives or rewards for collecting items, leading to a monotonous experience.

gameplay
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this title, released in 2016, is characterized by its nostalgic pixelated visuals and straightforward mechanics, reminiscent of classic games. However, it suffers from a lack of depth, with repetitive and unpolished elements, clunky controls, and minimal progression systems, leading to a mixed reception where some players find it engaging while others deem it boring and frustrating. The one-life mechanic adds tension, but the overall experience may feel shallow and unfulfilling for those seeking a more complex gameplay experience.
- “Released in 2016, this title aims to capture the essence of classic games, with pixelated visuals and straightforward gameplay mechanics that evoke nostalgia for an earlier era of gaming.”
- “The core gameplay of Endorlight revolves around navigating procedurally generated levels filled with progressively tougher enemies.”
- “Its emphasis on survival, combined with a one-life mechanic, makes for tense and rewarding moments, especially when facing the game’s boss encounters.”
- “The game’s unforgiving one-life mechanic means that death forces you to start over from the beginning, heightening tension and encouraging careful, deliberate play.”
- “However, the lack of variety and progression systems means that its appeal may be limited for those seeking a more complex or evolving gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay is extremely shallow and the controls are your worst enemy.”
music
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the nostalgic chiptune melodies that complement the visual style, while others find it repetitive and annoying, often describing it as merely background noise. Some reviews highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, though it can become tiresome after a short period. Overall, the music captures a retro charm but lacks variety and depth, leading to a polarized reception among players.
- “The soundtrack complements the visual style with chiptune melodies that enhance the nostalgic atmosphere.”
- “My favorite part is the soundtrack; it's lit af!”
- “The audio appears to be stereo only, but the music is very catchy and enjoyable to listen to whilst rummaging through the dungeon.”
- “The music is repetitive and annoying, the controls are clunky and unresponsive, and the gameplay is boring and tedious.”
- “Can't turn off the irritating music.”
- “The music is really bad, not mixed well with the game.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game, released in 2016, are primarily characterized by a pixel-art aesthetic that aims to evoke nostalgia for classic gaming. While some players appreciate the retro charm and simplicity, many criticize the visuals as bland, uninspired, and lacking detail, with complaints about blurriness and poor texture filtering. Overall, the reception is mixed, with a significant portion of users feeling that the graphics detract from the overall experience.
- “Released in 2016, this title aims to capture the essence of classic games, with pixelated visuals and straightforward gameplay mechanics that evoke nostalgia for an earlier era of gaming.”
- “Visually, the game sticks to a pixel-art aesthetic that will feel familiar to fans of classic indie and retro games.”
- “The game has that retro-style old school charm with good chiptune music and a great art style.”
- “While the art style effectively conveys a certain charm and simplicity, it can also feel somewhat sparse and lacking in detail for players who prefer more visually rich or modern presentations.”
- “The graphics are pixelated and bland, the music is repetitive and annoying, the controls are clunky and unresponsive, and the gameplay is boring and tedious.”
- “Graphics: 3/10 - I don't rate it this because it is 2D or because it is retro, I give it 3/10 because it is uninspired and just plain boring.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The consensus among users is that the game lacks a meaningful story or plot, with many reviewers noting the absence of objectives or narrative depth. Players express frustration over the game's simplistic mechanics and the feeling of aimlessness, as there is no backstory or context provided for their actions. Overall, the game is criticized for its failure to engage players through storytelling.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “No long story bulls**t or time-consuming cut scenes: start and play!”
- “I like the colors of the background on the title screen; however, I wish some part of it was animated, even if it was just the name glowing or the background slightly changing tone. Maybe a title crawl with a backstory would be cool.”
- “The game has no story or plot.”
- “Endorlight has no story, you start it and that's it, you're in the game; Spelunky had meaning and a reason to play it.”
- “There is no goal or story.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity and ability to evoke laughter, with players highlighting the amusing character designs and situations. Many reviews note the game's comedic elements, making it enjoyable for both solo and cooperative play, often resulting in memorable and funny moments. Overall, the game successfully blends classic 2D action with a lighthearted, humorous tone that resonates with players.
- “Very creative, very funny.”
- “Started playing this and I had my wife laughing in tears along with my Amazon on how funny the character looks. I kept bouncing up on the platform and my wife said, 'Hey, it's not Mario!' and laughed even more when I constantly hit the spikes resulting in game over.”
- “Simple and very funny rogue-type game.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game elicits strong emotional responses, often leading players to tears and feelings of attachment despite its seemingly cursed appearance. Many describe it as an "emotional damage simulator," highlighting its ability to provoke deep feelings and reflections on personal stakes. Overall, it successfully combines elements of surprise and wholesomeness, leaving a lasting impact on players.
- “I cried.”
- “Surprisingly wholesome for something that looked cursed.”
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, characterized by repetitive gameplay and clunky controls. The need to continuously farm levels and face increasingly difficult enemies adds to the monotony, while the inability to mute the annoying sound further detracts from the experience. Overall, grinding is seen as a chore rather than an engaging mechanic.
- “The graphics are pixelated and bland, the music is repetitive and annoying, the controls are clunky and unresponsive, and the gameplay is boring and tedious.”
- “Even farming cards from it is a pain since you cannot mute the sound.”
- “There seem to be endless level 'farming' in this game, with each floor having a stronger enemy.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is significantly hampered by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with controls that feel laggy and inconsistent, particularly when jumping and attacking. Players report problems with hitboxes and level design that can render certain sections unplayable, alongside sound glitches that further detract from the experience. Overall, these stability issues create a frustrating gameplay environment.
- “This game is buggy; you can't even jump and attack at the same time to the right because it always shoots left. Small hit boxes as well.”
- “It has an old school look, and I like that, but the controls are not always working, and some levels have glitches that make them impossible to beat.”
- “I'd say the biggest challenge the game provides stems solely from the controls feeling laggy (not floaty; I actually enjoy some inertia in my platformer controls, but actually laggy) and the various small glitches. There are two shoot buttons, both fire where the character is facing, except if you're standing next to a wall, in which case the character fires away from the wall.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The replayability of Endorlight is notably limited due to its repetitive enemy designs and environments, with only three levels and a single boss fight contributing to a monotonous experience. Players express a desire for more diverse biomes and improved gameplay mechanics to enhance replay value.
- “The level generator creates diverse biomes that are challenging yet fair, enhancing the overall gameplay and replayability.”
- “The controls are responsive, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging, which significantly boosts the game's replayability.”
- “With substantial gameplay mechanics, the game offers a variety of experiences that encourage players to return for more.”
- “However, Endorlight’s replayability is somewhat limited by its repetitive enemy designs and environments, which can make the experience feel monotonous over extended play sessions.”
- “There are only three levels, only one of each 'biome', total and one easy boss fight - the replayability here is borderline non-existent.”
- “Like a level generator that doesn't create impossible biomes, better usefulness and responsiveness on the controls, and a more substantial gameplay and replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a nostalgic vibe, supported by chiptune melodies that complement the visual style, though the soundtrack is often seen as merely pleasant background music. While the overall atmosphere is enjoyable, it lacks the depth found in more contemporary titles.
- “The soundtrack complements the visual style with chiptune melodies that enhance the nostalgic atmosphere, creating an immersive experience that resonates with players.”
- “It has a nice atmosphere that evokes a sense of nostalgia, though it may lack the depth found in newer games.”
- “The soundtrack complements the visual style with chiptune melodies that enhance the nostalgic atmosphere, though it rarely rises above being pleasant background music rather than a standout feature of the game.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is perceived as very affordable, yet it raises concerns among users about potential cash grab tactics, leading to skepticism about the developer's commitment to quality and long-term support.
- “It is very cheap, but it feels like a cash grab.”
- “I was originally going to say that the game has potential to be really good, but now I feel like I just need to know how devoted the developer is and if this is just a blatant cash grab.”