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"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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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 503 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
story9 negative mentions

  • The game features a simple and pleasant visual style with engaging gameplay that appeals to fans of classic platformers.
  • It has a nice atmosphere and can be fun for short play sessions, especially for those who enjoy retro-style games.
  • The game offers local co-op play, which can enhance the experience when playing with friends.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs, unbalanced loot, and poor procedural generation, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • It is criticized as an asset flip with little originality, lacking depth and meaningful content compared to other games in the genre.
  • Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making platforming difficult and often resulting in unfair deaths.
  • gameplay
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players criticizing its clunky controls, repetitive mechanics, and lack of engaging content. While some found it simple and enjoyable for short sessions, others described it as outdated and tedious, with unresponsive controls and bland graphics detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay lacks depth and polish, leaving players wanting more in terms of mechanics and incentives to progress.

    • “Simple and pleasant visual style, engaging gameplay.”
    • “Good, fun game very entertaining, definitely worth the money with this amazing gameplay :)”
    • “The gameplay is pretty smooth and reactive, haven't noticed any glaring issues here.”
    • “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.”
    • “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 it's got no point to it either since it's not saved anywhere when you die.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely shallow and the controls are your worst enemy.”
  • music
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and annoying, often criticizing its inability to be turned off. While some appreciate the retro chiptune style and catchy elements, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, leading to boredom during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight by a few, but many agree it lacks variety and depth.

    • “My favorite part is the soundtrack, it's lit af boi.”
    • “The audio appears to be stereo only... the music is very catchy and enjoyable to listen to whilst rummaging through the dungeon though!”
    • “The game has that retro-style old school charm with good chiptune music and a great art style.”
    • “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.”
    • “The music is really bad and not mixed well with the game.”
    • “There's only one song and, as far as I know, you can't turn it off.”
  • graphics
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as pixelated, bland, and uninspired, often comparing them unfavorably to other titles in the genre. While some appreciate the retro aesthetic and old-school charm, others find the visuals blurry and lacking in detail, suggesting that significant improvements are needed. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the graphical presentation, with ratings averaging around 3-4 out of 10.

    • “The ambiance of this game and the art style is nice.”
    • “The game has that retro-style old school charm with good chiptune music and a great art style.”
    • “The game looks pretty nice at first, if you like the old-school pixelated graphics.”
    • “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.”
    • “I simply can't stand the graphics and can't recommend it.”
    • “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
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews overwhelmingly indicate that the game lacks a coherent story or plot, with many players noting the absence of any meaningful narrative or objectives. Instead, the gameplay is described as a basic platforming experience with no context or motivation, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration. Overall, the consensus is that the game fails to engage players through storytelling, leaving them with a hollow experience.

    • “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 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, while Spelunky had meaning and a reason to play it.”
    • “But as I said above, with clunky controls and redundant weapons, having no goals to work towards and no semblance of any story whatsoever, this game has absolutely nothing going for it.”
  • humor
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity and ability to evoke laughter, with players enjoying the quirky character designs and amusing gameplay moments. Many reviews highlight the game's comedic elements as a standout feature, making it a fun experience for both solo and cooperative play. Overall, the humor adds a delightful charm to the classic 2D action and rogue-type gameplay.

    • “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.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 major drawback that hampers enjoyment.

    • “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

    The game's stability is significantly hampered by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with controls that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, such as inconsistent shooting directions and laggy responsiveness. Players have reported that certain levels are nearly impossible to complete due to these glitches, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “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
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is severely limited, with only three levels and a single boss fight, leading to a lack of incentive for players to revisit the content. Improvements such as a level generator and enhanced controls could potentially enhance replay value, but as it stands, the experience feels minimal and repetitive.

    • “The level generator creates diverse environments that are challenging yet fair, enhancing the overall gameplay and replayability.”
    • “With improved control responsiveness and substantial gameplay elements, the replayability factor is significantly elevated.”
    • “The game offers a variety of experiences that encourage players to return, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
    • “There are only three levels, only one of each biome, 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 more substantial gameplay and replayability.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is generally appreciated for its pleasant qualities, though it is noted to lack the depth found in more recent titles.

    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is rich and layered, making exploration feel rewarding and engaging.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a strong emotional impact, often feeling deeply moved by pivotal moments in the game, such as realizing the stakes involved, which can lead to tears and a profound connection to the narrative.

    • “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a concern among players regarding the game's monetization strategy, with some questioning the developer's commitment to quality versus profit, suggesting a fear that the game may prioritize financial gain over player experience.

    • “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.”
    • “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, which makes the game feel less rewarding.”

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