Hard Light Vector

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Hard Light Vector is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Actually A Game Company, L.L.C and was released on March 26, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hard Light Vector is a first-person action platformer where you traverse an alien environment and fight to protect the memories of the dead from corruption.

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a visually stunning neon aesthetic and a captivating synthwave soundtrack that enhances the retro arcade experience.
The movement mechanics are fast-paced and enjoyable, providing a satisfying challenge for players who enjoy platforming and speedrunning.
Despite its short length, the game is free and showcases a commendable effort from indie developers, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to significant performance issues and crashes that hinder gameplay.
Controls can be unresponsive and imprecise, causing frustration during platforming sections and making it difficult to progress.
The lack of options for reconfiguring controls and the repetitive music detract from the overall experience, leaving players wanting more variety and customization.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging mechanics and satisfying movement once mastered. While it may take some time to adapt to the different mechanics, the overall experience is enjoyable, especially for fans of 3D platformers and speedrunning. Some users noted the game's depth and smoothness, making it a worthwhile download despite a few mixed opinions on its overall execution.
- “Because the quality is reasonable here, the gameplay is engaging enough, and it's free, this could be worth a download for 3D platformer/speedrunner fans.”
- “It takes a little bit to get used to the different movement mechanics, but it's very satisfying once you're able to chain them together.”
- “The mechanics are simple enough to use and feel very smooth and satisfying whenever you make a clutch save.”
- “Once you get the swing of it, gameplay is fine.”
- “You certainly should give this game a try if you like new or different movement mechanics in a first-person perspective game.”
- “I played it before release and I think the movement mechanics are pretty snappy.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, showcasing significant effort in visual polish and offering 4K support along with customizable controls. However, some users report performance issues, including poor optimization leading to low frame rates, and concerns about motion blur causing discomfort for some players. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, technical shortcomings detract from the experience for certain users.
- “The graphics look good thanks to Unreal Engine, and quite a lot of effort went into polishing the visuals and creating a fairly decent aesthetic for the game.”
- “There's a welcome array of graphics tweaks, 4K support, and customizable controls, so all the basic requirements for any PC game are met here.”
- “I can feel the love that went into this project in both the visuals and the platform.”
- “The game is poorly optimized; I had 14 to 17 fps at the lowest graphics, despite my laptop being pretty decent.”
- “There are people who legitimately will throw up or get seriously ill from the visuals in this game, and you can't even be bothered to have a setting to disable motion blur?”
- “So obsessed in fact that you're not even allowed to turn it off in the graphics settings.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over repetitive and unappealing tracks that detract from the overall experience. Many users are calling for a more diverse and engaging soundtrack, as the current music is described as grating and monotonous. Overall, the lack of variety and quality in the music is a significant drawback for players.
- “I like the premise of this game, but it definitely needs some smoothing out in terms of controls and the speed of the character when grinding. The music could do with a change too, as hearing the same beat over and over is really annoying.”
- “First, the music is unbearable; I can't handle listening to what sounds like farts for an hour straight.”
- “I like the premise of this game, but it definitely needs some smoothing out in terms of controls and character speed. The music could also use a change, as hearing the same beat over and over is really annoying.”
- “There is no menu music.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users describing it as "horribly optimized" and "bad," which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players still find value in its first-person platforming elements, though others find the gameplay itself to be confusing and boring.
- “The game is incredibly well-optimized, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I was impressed by how the developers focused on optimization, resulting in minimal loading times and a seamless experience.”
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, making it accessible for a wide range of hardware configurations.”
- “Bad optimization and a confusing game.”
- “I played this game at first, and there isn't really anything much to shoot and kill. It has bad optimization and is, to me, really boring.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The voice-over in the game enhances the humor, providing a lighthearted touch that contributes positively to the overall experience.
- “The voiceover is a nice touch and adds a bit of humor.”
- “The witty dialogue had me laughing out loud at unexpected moments.”
- “The game's quirky characters and hilarious situations kept me entertained throughout.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported frustration with the grinding mechanics, noting instances where characters unexpectedly disengage from grinding rails, leading to interruptions in gameplay.
- “You'll be in the middle of grinding a rail, and your character will just let go for no reason.”
- “The grinding mechanics feel repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find that the rewards weren't worth the effort.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has significant stability issues, with players reporting numerous bugs that prevent progression, particularly in reaching the final boss.
- “Such a buggy game that you can't progress to fight the boss at the end.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that ruined my gameplay and made it frustrating.”