Fading Light

About

"Fading Light" is an arcade game that offers exciting gameplay and stellar graphics. The objective is to navigate through numerous mazes before your light fades out. However, players may find the frequency of advertisements to be a bit overwhelming. Overall, it's an engaging game that challenges your problem-solving skills while providing a visually pleasing experience.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,456 reviews

gameplay32 positive mentions

monetization180 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept with simple yet addictive gameplay, making it enjoyable for players.
The developer has implemented an excellent ad system that allows players to choose whether to see ads or not, which is highly appreciated.
The visuals and lighting effects are well done, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The music is repetitive and poorly looped, which can become annoying after a short period of play.
Some players have reported issues with controls being unresponsive or difficult to manage, particularly in more challenging levels.
The game can feel too simplistic and repetitive, lacking variety in level design and challenges as it progresses.

monetization
194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
1%
93%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised for its flexibility, allowing players to choose whether to view ads or not, which many appreciate as a respectful approach from the developers. Users frequently express their willingness to keep ads enabled to support the developers, highlighting the absence of intrusive ads and the lack of required permissions. Overall, the game's optional ad system is seen as a positive feature that enhances the user experience while maintaining a fair monetization strategy.
- “While the developers deserve a lot of credit for being as unobtrusive as possible (no permissions; no ads [even if you'll ultimately leave them on to support]), the game stands on its own for being fun and running really well.”
- “I learned about this game on Reddit, it's a real free game with no ads if you want, or you can leave them up to help support the developers.”
- “Well developed, no in-app purchases, doesn't require special permissions.”
- “The most annoying thing while playing games is advertisement; innovative way to tackle it.”
- “It seems like all of the games in the store now are using all kinds of special permissions, riddled with annoying ads, and practically require microtransactions to really enjoy the game.”
- “I do agree that I would pay a couple bucks to lose the ads.”
music
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature and short looping, which can become annoying over time. While some appreciate the existing soundtrack, there is a strong consensus that a more varied and seamless music experience would significantly enhance gameplay. Overall, players are eager for updates that could improve the music quality and variety.
- “Loved the music.”
- “The lighting is top notch and the music is really fun.”
- “Great game, awesome music (can you please make the music be perfectly looped or a little longer).”
- “The music is repetitive and gets annoying after a minute or so, and it hasn't been looped properly.”
- “Good gameplay, but it took all of two minutes of playing to get fed up with the 15-second musical loop.”
- “The only thing that's even remotely wrong with this game is the music, and it can be turned off!”
gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
31%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, addictive nature, and smooth mechanics, often compared to popular titles like Flappy Bird. While many players appreciate the unique lighting effects and easy-to-learn controls, some express concerns about repetitiveness and suggest improvements for a smoother experience. Overall, the game offers a fun and engaging experience, making it suitable for quick play sessions.
- “Awesome gameplay, challenging.”
- “The gameplay is simple and enjoyable.”
- “Fantastic app, very smooth, just the right combination of simple yet addictive gameplay.”
- “The music is horrible and the gameplay is boring.”
- “Gameplay is very simple and repetitive.”
- “I used a tactic in the past by bouncing around edges to pick up speed, completely removing that mechanic seems a bit harsh in my opinion.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
30%
9%
The game's graphics are generally praised for their beautiful lighting effects, clean visuals, and minimalist art style, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing experience. While many users appreciate the simplicity and effective design, some suggest improvements such as smoother graphics and additional features. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay despite some calls for refinement.
- “Beautiful lighting effects and visuals.”
- “The shadow play provides a clean and unique aesthetic and the overall simplicity is a breath of fresh air.”
- “Stunning graphics and perfect gameplay 5/7.”
- “Needs to be worked on: more levels and game modes such as a never-ending level, slightly better graphics, and less annoying music.”
- “The visuals are just basic untextured Unity shapes.”
- “Simple but challenging game with graphics that look better than they are.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report smooth performance and minimal issues, others experience significant bugs, particularly with jumping mechanics and menu navigation.
- “Runs great.”
- “It's not buggy from what I can tell.”
- “A really cool concept and a very fun game, but I keep experiencing crazy buggy jumps and lagging.”
- “I encountered some bugs in the menu.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the game's interactive elements and simplicity, which enhance the emotional experience. However, they express frustration with the narrow design of certain levels, suggesting that touching walls should have a negative impact on gameplay to heighten emotional stakes. Overall, the game successfully engages players while maintaining a balance between challenge and enjoyment.
- “This game rocks the basics that I love about phone games, very interactive touching (best part of smartphone gaming) while not making it too complicated and crowded.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players noting that it provides both entertaining and challenging experiences, resulting in many enjoyable hours of gameplay.
- “Gave me some funny hours.”
- “Funny game.”
- “It is so funny and challenging!!!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is relatively short but offers good replayability, with players expressing a desire for additional features, such as a timer for levels, to enhance the experience further.
- “It is somewhat a short game, but definitely replayable.”
- “I would love a timer added to levels for even more replay value.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its beauty, enhanced by atmospheric lighting and a simple premise, while the physics contribute to an immersive experience.
- “Beautiful atmosphere.”
- “Atmospheric lighting, simple premise, and great physics.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious at easy and medium levels, but it transforms into a rewarding challenge at the hard difficulty, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself spending hours on the same tasks, which quickly became boring and frustrating.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally satisfactory, with only minor performance issues reported that do not significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
- “I like the idea and gameplay; there were a few performance issues, but they weren't significant.”
- “The optimization in this game really enhances the overall experience, making it smooth and enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, resulting in a seamless gameplay experience.”
- “The game has potential, but the optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- “Despite the interesting mechanics, the poor optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate the concept, but the optimization issues really detract from the overall experience.”