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illum

93%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
optimization
93% User Score Based on 122 reviews

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Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews
graphics12 positive mentions
optimization6 negative mentions
  • Adorable character design and beautiful low-poly art style create a charming and immersive atmosphere.
  • The game features easy-to-learn mechanics and fitting music that enhance the exploration experience.
  • Despite its short length, the game provides a calming and enjoyable experience that leaves players wanting more.
  • The game is extremely short, often completed in under 10 minutes, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied.
  • Lack of a run option and slow-paced gameplay can make exploration feel tedious for some players.
  • Performance issues, such as low frame rates and high mouse sensitivity, detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist low-poly art style that creates a beautiful and serene environment, complemented by clean visuals and a soothing color palette. Players appreciate the charming animations and effective use of lighting, which together enhance the immersive atmosphere. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's peaceful and captivating experience, despite its short duration.

    • “The graphic style is neat, animations are great, and the visual story is well done.”
    • “It's a very short one, game time-wise, still its beautiful graphics, music, and short story is most pleasant.”
    • “The graphics of illum are simple, yet charming.”
    • “The visuals are clean and crisp, with a color palette that is easy on the eyes.”
    • “The gameplay is challenging, the graphics are charming, and the audio quality is noteworthy.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for being fitting, catchy, and upbeat, effectively complementing the exploration and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to keep them engaged, despite the game's short duration, and describe it as a highlight alongside the beautiful graphics and charming story.

    • “The music is catchy and upbeat, which keeps the player engaged and motivated to keep playing.”
    • “Highlights: the music was fantastic!”
    • “It's a very short one, game time-wise, still its beautiful graphics, music, and short story are most pleasant.”
    • “It was simple, the OST was fitting, it was cute, and I was really disappointed when I found out I finished the game in under 10 minutes.”
    • “Sound/music:”
    • “Why is a college of music teaching you have to make shortstack characters, that's the better question caw caw”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by easy-to-learn mechanics that seamlessly integrate with the space setting, featuring inventive puzzles and a unique flashlight mechanic that enhances the experience. Players find the gameplay both engaging and addictive, with a charming art style and notable audio quality contributing to a relaxing yet challenging atmosphere. Overall, it offers a delightful blend of creativity and challenge that keeps players captivated.

    • “Great little puzzle that makes you feel more relaxed than anything, with its inventive and enthralling gameplay.”
    • “Illum is a free game that features a unique and challenging gameplay mechanic that is both engaging and addictive.”
    • “The gameplay is challenging, the graphics are charming, and the audio quality is noteworthy.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating, space-like quality, enhanced by a harmonious blend of visuals and sound that creates a calm and immersive experience. Despite its brevity, players find it soothing and perfect for unwinding, often wishing for a longer experience. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.

    • “While it’s a short experience, the game still manages to capture a captivating, space-like atmosphere.”
    • “Great atmosphere - the combination of visuals and sound makes the game feel calm and immersive.”
    • “I enjoyed the experience so much that I wished it was longer—its soothing pace and atmospheric world make it a perfect game to unwind with.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to noticeable performance issues such as stuttering and slow response times, particularly on less powerful hardware. Users have also reported difficulties with mouse sensitivity, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Bad performance.”
    • “The game lacks some basic optimization or is doing something odd to cause this.”
    • “It's cute, short, and sweet - though the mouse sensitivity took as long to get used to as it took to play the whole game twice. I'm also assuming that my not-so-great laptop was just having some trouble running this and that's why it kept stuttering and responding slowly.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its beautiful graphics and animations, creating a visually appealing experience. Despite its brevity, players find the storytelling engaging and the protagonist charming, making for a delightful short journey.

    • “A short little journey that was filled with amazing storytelling and an adorable protagonist.”
    • “It's a very short one, game time-wise, still its beautiful graphics, music, and short story are most pleasant.”
    • “The graphic style is neat, animations are great, and the visual story is well done.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is highlighted by its adorable and simple astronaut design, which adds an endearing quality to the overall experience.

  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its abundant humor, contributing to a heartwarming overall experience that resonates with players.

    • “It's full of humor and has a heartwarming feel to it.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is consistently described as cute and heartwarming, evoking strong positive emotions in players.

    • “This game is incredibly cute and heartwarming!”

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