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Flood of Light

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85%Game Brain Score
story, music
replayability, grinding
88% User Score Based on 73 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Flood of Light is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Irisloft and was released on June 15, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

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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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews
story14 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • Beautiful art style and calming music create an immersive atmosphere.
  • Clever and challenging puzzles that encourage creative problem-solving.
  • Engaging story that unfolds through environmental storytelling and diary entries.
  • Poor English localization with numerous grammatical errors detracts from the experience.
  • Controls can be finicky and may lead to frustration during gameplay.
  • Some puzzles require precise execution, which can be tedious and lead to frequent resets.
  • story
    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Flood of Light" is characterized by a melancholic yet hopeful narrative that unfolds through diary entries and interactions with robots, revealing themes of regret and the power of nature. While the atmosphere and emotional engagement are praised, many reviewers noted issues with translation quality and grammar that detracted from the overall experience, making the story feel less coherent and impactful. Despite these flaws, the intriguing mystery of the flooded city and the gradual revelation of its backstory keep players engaged, even if the narrative takes a backseat to the puzzle mechanics.

    • “Flood of Light combines clever puzzle mechanics with a melancholic yet hopeful story.”
    • “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 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 translation of the story is mediocre.”
    • “There is a story trying to be told through some notes you find throughout the game, but the poor English simply makes it uninteresting.”
    • “The story isn't one of the game's strongest points, and takes a back seat to the puzzles.”
  • music
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Flood of Light" is widely praised for its beautiful, ambient piano tracks that enhance the game's immersive atmosphere and complement its stunning visuals. Reviewers highlight the relaxing and melancholic nature of the soundtrack, which effectively creates a calming environment for players as they solve puzzles. While some note that the music can become repetitive, the overall consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's appeal and emotional depth.

    • “The music is absolutely fantastic; each track really fits the game well. I especially love the ground level track as it is quite beautiful.”
    • “Flood of Light is a beautifully hand-drawn 2D puzzle game that serenades the player with piano music while they travel through a city solving puzzles.”
    • “The music is relaxing yet poignant, perfectly suited to the ambience and plot of the game.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Flood of Light" is characterized by its clever and accessible puzzle mechanics that balance challenge and relaxation, making it enjoyable for a wide range of players. While the puzzles are generally straightforward and can become repetitive, the integration of light mechanics and a melancholic story enhances the overall experience. The game features a gentle difficulty curve, introducing new elements gradually, which keeps the gameplay engaging despite some criticisms of monotony in later stages.

    • “Flood of Light combines clever puzzle mechanics with a melancholic yet hopeful story.”
    • “The gameplay is focused on limited-space puzzles where you have to move the light in the correct sequence.”
    • “The gameplay/challenging part of the game is its clever puzzles and puzzle mechanics that are just enough to be challenging but not so much to frustrate you and take you out of the overall chill and relaxing feel of the game.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Flood of Light" are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, beautiful scenery, and atmospheric visuals that create an immersive experience. Players appreciate the soft colors and attention to detail, which, combined with a lovely soundtrack, enhance the overall mood of the game. Despite some gameplay flaws, the visuals and music are consistently highlighted as standout features that elevate the game's appeal.

    • “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 graphics and visuals in Flood of Light are so amazing the game is a piece of art in itself and the animations are incredibly smooth.”
    • “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.”
    • “By far the best part of this game is the atmosphere created by visuals and the music.”
  • atmosphere
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Flood of Light" is widely praised for its melancholic yet hopeful tone, enhanced by stunning hand-drawn visuals and a serene piano soundtrack. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke emotions through its calm ambiance and minimalistic sound design, making it a relaxing experience that complements the puzzle-solving gameplay. Overall, the atmospheric elements are considered the standout feature, creating a captivating environment that immerses players in the abandoned, flooded city setting.

    • “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.”
    • “Overall, Flood of Light is an atmospheric puzzle game, with gorgeous art, beautiful music, and a very calm and relaxing ambiance.”
    • “By far the best part of this game is the atmosphere created by the visuals and the music.”
    • “Just talking about the puzzles and the story will undermine how the atmosphere was built around you.”
    • “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
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of beauty and tranquility, evoking deep feelings through its themes of eco-magic and bioluminescence. Players describe it as a wholesome experience that elicits heartfelt emotions, making it a standout masterpiece in its genre.

    • “Mr. Torgue: It's beautiful and peaceful, and I'm having an emotional experience about water!”
    • “Maya: This is like emotional bioluminescence.”
    • “A glowing, heartfelt masterpiece.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "[i]flood of light[/i]" offers high replayability due to its engaging aesthetic, the challenge of unlocking achievements, and the pursuit of a true ending, making it a worthwhile experience for players looking to test their skills. Additionally, its low price-point enhances its appeal for repeated playthroughs.

    • “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
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is described as somewhat inconsistent, with a mix of evocative atmosphere and whimsical character designs that create a unique contrast. While the game offers a relaxing experience, the character growth may feel uneven to some players.

    • “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.”
    • “It is a relaxing game, but the character development feels a bit wonky.”
    • “The character designs are whimsical, but the overall character development lacks depth.”
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Flood of Light is a casual role playing game.

Flood of Light is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Flood of Light.

Flood of Light was released on June 15, 2017.

Flood of Light was developed by Irisloft.

Flood of Light has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Flood of Light is a single player game.

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