Imprisoned Light

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Imprisoned Light is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by imaginite Ltd and was released on October 28, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Imprisoned Light offers enjoyable local and online multiplayer experiences, making it a fun game to play with friends.
The game features nice retro graphics and a solid soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of gameplay and can be a fun way to pass the time.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a lack of engagement after a short period.
Multiplayer functionality is often plagued by lag and bugs, making it frustrating for players trying to enjoy co-op.
The game does not provide clear instructions or mechanics, which can lead to confusion and a steep learning curve for new players.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 titles, others criticize the slow progression and poorly explained rules, leading to a generally mixed reception. Overall, the game offers fun for its price, but many feel it lacks the complexity needed for sustained 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
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
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The music in the game is consistently praised, with many reviewers highlighting it as one of the standout features. Described as "really good" and fitting the game's ambiance, the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, complementing the retro art style and solid gameplay. While the game itself may be mediocre, the quality of the music elevates it significantly.
- “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.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their appealing retro and pixel-art style, with many reviewers highlighting the nice aesthetics and effective lighting effects. While the visuals are well-received, some players feel that the gameplay does not match the quality of the graphics, describing it as boring and repetitive. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's nostalgic charm.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 enjoyment 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 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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 limited once you clear the last 'world'.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and paths keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users note that while the online multiplayer experience can still be buggy for some, there has been a 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.”