Imprisoned Light
- October 28, 2016
- imaginite Ltd
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- 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 that enhances the fun, especially with friends.
- The graphics and music are well-received, contributing to a pleasant overall experience for players.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short period.
- There are significant issues with online multiplayer, 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.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of solid mechanics and appealing aesthetics, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth, with simplistic mechanics and boring enemies. While some players appreciate the cooperative aspect and the engaging nature of certain elements, many criticize the slow progression and unclear rules, leading to a generally underwhelming experience. Overall, the game offers fun for its price, but its core gameplay may not satisfy those seeking more complexity.
“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.”
- music13 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised, with many reviewers highlighting it as one of the standout features. Descriptions range from "really good" to "nice" and "cool," indicating that the soundtrack effectively enhances the overall gaming experience. While the gameplay and graphics receive mixed reviews, the music is often noted as a strong point that contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“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.”
“Decent game with nice retro art style, really good music (probably the best part of the game), and nice controls.”
“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.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their nice aesthetics, featuring decent pixel-art and retro styles, complemented by effective lighting effects. Players appreciate the nostalgic SNES-inspired visuals, which enhance the overall experience despite some criticism of the gameplay itself.
“Nice retro graphics, with some pretty good lighting effects.”
“I enjoy the SNES style graphics.”
“Pleasant retro graphics, animations, and sound.”
“The graphics are just decent pixel-art, lacking the depth and detail that modern games offer.”
“The retro graphics feel outdated and don't hold up against current standards.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players often find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly in the early stages, where it can feel repetitive and detracts from the overall challenge. While some appreciate the mindless fun it offers, especially in multiplayer settings, many feel that the time spent grinding overshadows the more engaging gameplay that eventually emerges.
“Players will spend a lot of time, especially during the earlier maps, basically grinding while waiting for the real challenge to arrive.”
“There is generally no reason to play it when so much of your time is spent grinding just to reach the remotely challenging gameplay.”
“It can be a bit repetitive and grindy.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing 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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the base game enjoyable in casual settings, but note that its replayability is limited after completing the final "world."
“The base game itself is fun in a casual setting, but the replayability is currently limited once you clear the last 'world'.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it hard to put down.”
“The variety of choices and paths keeps the experience fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, while users report occasional bugs in the online multiplayer experience, there has been noticeable improvement in stability compared to previous versions.
“Multiplayer (online) can be buggy at times for some people, but compared to how it was before, it has improved.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to play.”
“I've experienced several connection issues that disrupt gameplay.”
