Imprisoned Light

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"Imprisoned Light" is a 2D puzzle-platformer game where players control a sentient light particle. Escape from the imprisoning shadow creatures and solve puzzles using the light's unique abilities to navigate through various levels and environments. The game features atmospheric visuals and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack to accompany the emotional journey of the imprisoned light.

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+17

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 194 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game offers surprisingly addictive arcade action with RPG elements, making it enjoyable for short bursts of play.
It features local and online multiplayer, allowing for cooperative gameplay with friends, which enhances the overall experience.
The graphics and music are well-received, contributing to a nostalgic and engaging atmosphere.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement over time.
There are significant issues with multiplayer functionality, including lag and unbalanced experience gain among players.
The game does not provide clear instructions or mechanics, which can lead to confusion and frustration for new players.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its solid mechanics, simple controls, and enjoyable multiplayer experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive, lacking depth, and having poorly explained mechanics. Although the aesthetics and soundtrack are appreciated, many players find the core gameplay too simplistic and grind-heavy, detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “The game looks great, the concept is simple but sound, the gameplay is solid, the soundtrack is actually really good, and 4 player co-op.”
- “In Rogue Legacy, the gameplay is fast and engaging, the enemies are interesting and the hitboxes are clear and accurate.”
- “The mechanics all work well and the 4 characters play fairly differently - they aren't just color swaps.”
- “Repetitive game, no depth to mechanics or gameplay in general.”
- “The gameplay consists of standing in a room with one or more crystals while monsters slowly work their way down the level towards the crystals.”
- “However, unfortunately, the extremely slow gameplay progression ruins it.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
19%
12%
The music in the game is consistently praised as one of its standout features, with many players highlighting its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack for its fitting ambiance, retro style, and ability to evoke relaxation, making it a significant aspect of the gameplay. Overall, the music is regarded as a major strength, often described as the best part of the game.
- “Decent game with nice retro art style, really good music (probably the best part of the game), and nice controls.”
- “Cool music that fits the ambience of the game, and something to rack up those achievements in.”
- “Mediocre indie 2D game, where you just kill monsters, but the music is on another level.”
- “Decent sounds and music.”
- “A nice old style game with solid retro art, music, and simple combat.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their appealing retro and pixel-art aesthetics, with many reviewers highlighting the effective use of lighting effects and a nostalgic SNES style. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some criticism regarding the gameplay itself.
- “Nice retro graphics, with some pretty good lighting effects.”
- “I enjoy the SNES style graphics.”
- “Pleasant retro graphics, animations, and sound.”
- “decent pixel-art graphics”
- “retro graphics”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players often find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly in the early stages, where much time is spent on repetitive tasks before encountering any real challenges. While some enjoy the mindless grind as a casual experience, it can detract from the overall enjoyment and purpose of the gameplay.
- “Players will spend a lot of time, especially during the earlier maps, basically grinding while waiting for the real challenge to arrive.”
- “There is just generally no reason to play it when so much of your time is spent grinding just to reach the remotely challenging gameplay.”
- “The game can be a bit repetitive and grindy.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the base game enjoyable in casual settings; however, its replayability is limited after completing the final "world."
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability has seen improvements, particularly in online multiplayer, though some users still report occasional bugs.
- “Multiplayer (online) can be buggy at times for some people, but compared to how it was before, it has improved.”
- “Multiplayer (online) can be buggy at times for some people, but compared to how it was before, it has improved.”

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