Endorlight
- April 26, 2016
- Old Games
Get on Steam"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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has cool trading cards and point shop items that some players appreciate.
- The ambiance and art style of the game are nice, providing a decent visual experience.
- Some players find the game fun and enjoy the challenges it presents.
- The game suffers from poor controls and frustrating gameplay mechanics, making it difficult to navigate.
- Levels are randomly generated and often lack coherence, leading to confusion and frustration.
- Many features are either broken or missing, and the game feels like an unfinished project with no clear goals.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitiveness, clunky controls, and unfair enemy spawns, leading to a frustrating experience. Players feel that certain mechanics, like the whip and axe, are ineffective compared to the bow, and the lack of meaningful progression or shop mechanics diminishes the incentive to explore. Overall, while there are glimpses of potential, significant improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
“The gameplay made me think of Spelunky.”
“I can see this game being fun with more work, but the developers need to tie up loose mechanics and give the players incentive to progress through levels.”
“Decent gameplay too.”
“It's repetitive, there are areas you can't get to, unfair enemy spawns, etc. Let's not forget the terrible clunky controls and useless mechanics like the whip and axe when all you need is the bow because of your infinite arrows or the gold, which I'm guessing is supposed to be a high score but has no point to it either since it's not saved anywhere when you die.”
“The gameplay is laughable.”
“I can see this game being fun with more work - but the developers need to tie up loose mechanics and give the players incentive to progress through levels.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's ambiance and art style are generally appreciated, but many users criticize the graphics for being blurry and poorly executed, suggesting a lack of effort rather than early development issues. Comparisons are made to other games, with recommendations for alternatives that offer a more polished visual experience.
“The ambiance of this game and the art style is nice.”
“There are a lot of issues that are not 'early development' issues, but rather just plain lazy choices. All graphics look blurry due to using the wrong texture filter, etc.”
“If this game interests you, I'd recommend checking out the free game maker version of Spelunky instead. It has a similar aesthetic but offers much more to discover and is a very polished game.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is initially enjoyable but tends to become repetitive and annoying after a short period, leading to mixed feelings among players. While some find it relaxing at first, its lack of variety can detract from the overall experience.
“The music ... oh god.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including sound glitches and laggy controls that detract from the gameplay experience. Additionally, there are inconsistencies with the shooting mechanics, particularly when the character is positioned near walls, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
“Sound glitches!”
“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 they feel laggy) and the various small glitches. For instance, 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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional impact, with moments that evoke deep feelings, such as tears in response to significant stakes in the narrative.
“Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
“The story's depth made me reflect on my own life choices, leaving me emotionally shaken.”
“I felt a profound connection to the characters, as their struggles mirrored my own experiences.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
