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Flood of Light

83%Game Brain Score
music, story
replayability, grinding
86% User Score Based on 64 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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In "Flood of Light," you play as a mysterious girl with a powerful light, working to illuminate a city submerged in rain and uncover your true identity. With unique mechanics, evolving puzzles, and hand-drawn 2D graphics, this game offers a memorable experience with no in-app purchases. Discover over 60 levels and collect hidden items to reveal the city's full picture.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
music28 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • Stunning visuals and a beautiful art style create an immersive atmosphere that captivates players.
  • The puzzles are thoughtfully designed, offering a good balance of challenge without causing frustration.
  • The soundtrack is emotionally resonant, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the game's serene vibe.
  • The English translation is poor, leading to grammatical errors and a lack of clarity in the story.
  • Controls can be finicky, causing frustration during gameplay, especially with the mechanics of light manipulation.
  • Some players find the puzzles overly simplistic or repetitive, lacking the depth and creativity expected from a puzzle game.
  • music
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Flood of Light" is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the game's atmospheric experience, featuring a relaxing and melancholic piano soundtrack that complements the stunning visuals. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout element, with some even suggesting it deserves award recognition. While some note that the music can become repetitive, it generally contributes to a soothing and immersive gameplay experience.

    • “Overall… Flood of Light is an atmospheric puzzle game, with gorgeous art, beautiful music, and a very calm and relaxing ambience feel to it.”
    • “The music in this game is relaxing yet poignant.”
    • “By far the best part of this game is the atmosphere created by visuals and the music.”
    • “The music is chill, but can get pretty repetitive.”
    • “Despite the good visuals and relaxing music, the game has some terrible design in some places.”
    • “This repetition can certainly get on your nerves but, fortunately, the game has a soothing (if simple) soundtrack to ease the tension.”
  • story
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mix of intriguing themes and a charming narrative, often conveyed through notes and interactions with robots, but suffers from poor translation and spelling errors that detract from the experience. While some players find the story engaging and reflective of a dystopian world, others feel it lacks depth and clarity, ultimately taking a backseat to the puzzle-solving gameplay. Overall, the narrative has potential but is hindered by its execution, leaving players wanting a more coherent and polished storytelling experience.

    • “Not just a game; it's a puzzle-filled love story.”
    • “A charming, beautiful, and challenging puzzle game with a slowly unraveling story, a little gem of a game.”
    • “The story was pretty good, as you get to find out through diary entries what happened to the city. I definitely like the themes of regret, the power of nature, and that feeling of hope as you slowly start to stop the flood.”
    • “The translation of the story is mediocre.”
    • “The story is one of those anime-style post-apocalypse worlds where everyone is dead except you, and your job is to try to recover a tiny fragment of the society that was lost.”
    • “The story isn't one of the game's strongest points, and takes a back seat to the puzzles.”
  • graphics
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, beautiful visuals, and atmospheric design, which create an inviting and immersive experience. Many reviewers highlight the combination of appealing aesthetics and a melancholic soundtrack, enhancing the overall mood and enjoyment of the gameplay. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics, the visuals and music are consistently noted as standout features that elevate the game.

    • “The graphics are absolutely beautiful with good somber colors and beautiful scenery that makes you just want to stop and stare at it all and just look at each of the nice little touches here and there.”
    • “The beautiful visuals, rain, and Studio Ghibli style music make for a great experience.”
    • “The had drawn art style in this game is stunning and the piano music goes perfect with the overall atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics and music are fine, but the game does have some actual problems.”
    • “The art style and the music and sound are the only positives I give to the game.”
    • “The same aesthetic carries through the entire game, with muted grays and blues punctuated by splashes of more vibrant colors.”
  • gameplay
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its clever and relaxing puzzle mechanics centered around light manipulation, which are generally well-executed and progressively challenging without being overly frustrating. While some players found the puzzles to become monotonous over time, the game's atmosphere, visuals, and sound design contribute to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the gameplay is simple yet engaging, making it accessible for casual players while still offering a rewarding challenge.

    • “The gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, featuring clever puzzles that strike a perfect balance between being engaging and not overly frustrating, maintaining a chill and relaxing atmosphere throughout.”
    • “The mechanic of absorbing lights and transferring them to lamps and switches is simple but used to great effect, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “The game is very relaxing with its sound design and music, featuring well-designed puzzles that are neither too hard nor too easy, combined with interesting mechanics and a captivating storyline revealed through emails and robot interactions.”
    • “The gameplay and story is a whole 'nother thing...”
    • “It appeared to be visually pleasing but turned out to be quite flat on the story and gameplay... that is, utterly boring.”
    • “The game adds in some new mechanics in the latter half, but they're relatively short-lived, and for the most part the puzzles become boring and monotonous.”
  • atmosphere
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "Flood of Light" is widely praised for its stunning hand-drawn art, calming piano soundtrack, and immersive ambient sounds, creating a serene and melancholic experience. Players appreciate how the visuals and music evoke emotions, enhancing the gameplay without the need for a concrete narrative. Overall, the game offers a relaxing and atmospheric puzzle-solving adventure that resonates with fans of the genre.

    • “Overall, Flood of Light is an atmospheric puzzle game, with gorgeous art, beautiful music, and a very calm and relaxing ambiance.”
    • “The hand-drawn art style in this game is stunning, and the piano music perfectly complements the overall atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is fantastic; it has a good sense of melancholy as you wander this abandoned flooded city, but also fills you with hope as you complete each level and see the flood recede.”
    • “While I wouldn't go that far, it adds to the atmosphere of the game and helps overcome the game's shortcomings.”
    • “Fortunately, the atmosphere created by the mechanics, visuals, and music evoke emotions in such a way that a concrete story isn't really necessary.”
    • “There is no actual verbal talking, but that seems to add to the atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted through the use of light as both a gameplay mechanic and a narrative device, creating an engaging emotional journey. Players experience an emotional rollercoaster, with light bulbs serving as pivotal elements that enhance the game's emotional score, making it integral to the overall experience rather than mere background noise.

    • “Light as a gameplay mechanic creates a profound emotional journey.”
    • “An emotional rollercoaster that captivates with its light bulbs.”
    • “It's not just background noise; it's an emotional score that enhances the experience.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by playful and whimsical elements, such as funny light bulbs that enhance the overall serene experience. Players find the comedic aspects, like the "flood of light" and amusing review parties, to be a delightful addition that elevates the enjoyment of the game.

    • “Adds humor to the serene experience.”
    • “Flood of light: a hilarious review party.”
    • “Funny little light bulbs.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game [i]flood of light[/i] offers high replayability due to its engaging aesthetic, the challenge it presents, and the opportunity to unlock achievements and a true ending, making it a worthwhile experience for players looking to test their skills.

    • “Considering its pleasing aesthetic, high replay value, and relatively low price point, 'Flood of Light' is a great game if you feel like flexing your brain muscles.”
    • “Secondly, there is the replayability.”
    • “It has some replay value through achievements and unlocking the true ending.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious but not detrimental to the overall experience, with some noting that they spent a significant portion of their playtime (3-4 hours) farming cards.

    • “It's not game-breaking, but it was tedious.”
    • “The game took me 3-4 hours to complete; the other half I spent farming the cards.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is noted for its surprising depth, with the eerie atmosphere of the city contrasting with whimsical character designs that add a touch of levity, enhancing the overall emotional experience.

    • “It's surprisingly evocative for such a small game; the city itself reverberates with an eerie stillness, while the more whimsical character designs lighten the mood ever so slightly.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
    • “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; there was no real growth or transformation.”
    • “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their motivations are often unclear, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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