Jasper and the City of Lights

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Let me tell you a story my friend. It is the journey of Jasper and a fallen star into the whispering forest to find his sister Nora. In the deepest of shadows an ancient spirit is lurking but there’s hope shining from the horizon: The City of Lights.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Jasper and the City of Lights screenshot

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully crafted story with a cute and creative design, making it an enjoyable experience.
The aesthetics are visually stunning, with a Ghibli-inspired art style and excellent lighting and animation effects.
It's a laid-back, well-narrated storytelling game that immerses players in its cozy world without the pressure of complex mechanics.

Currently, the game feels more like a walking demonstration of concept and style rather than a fully developed game.
There is a lack of clarity regarding the gameplay mechanics and how the game will evolve beyond the prologue.
Some minor typos and occasional unpolished gameplay elements are present, which are typical for an early access indie game.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The story is praised for its beautifully crafted beginning and immersive narrative experience, offering a relaxed, guided journey through a charming world. Players appreciate the lack of gameplay pressure, allowing them to focus on the storytelling, which is enhanced by excellent narration and visuals. While lighthearted, the plot hints at deeper themes, leaving players excited for future developments.
- “It's a relaxed, guided storytelling experience that gently leads you through the narrative in a delightful way, with plenty of little details strewn along the way.”
- “A beautifully crafted beginning to a story.”
- “The storyline seems encouraging thus far -- while it seems lighthearted, there's certainly a subtle hint of darker undertones in the missing people(s).”
- “If you like story-driven games, well narrated, this is for you.”
- “It is not your typical open world game, more like a laid back storytelling game which takes you by your hand and leads you through, but in a very positive way.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful, Ghibli-inspired art style and impressive lighting and animation effects, such as melting ice. Reviewers highlight the smooth gameplay and high-quality visual aesthetics, including physics and textures, which exceed expectations for an early release. Overall, the visuals contribute to a cozy and immersive experience enriched by a strong narrative.
- “Aesthetically a very pretty and cozy game with lots of lore.”
- “Graphically it looks very good, particularly with its lighting and animation effects, such as melting ice. The narrator is excellent in both overseeing the story and voicing the characters.”
- “Beautiful Ghibli-inspired art style; looking forward to the full game.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments feel bland and repetitive, lacking the visual variety that would keep players engaged.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is intentionally light and casual, focusing on immersion in a charming world and story rather than challenging mechanics. The two main mechanics—melting ice and collecting soul dust—are designed without time constraints, making it accessible for players who prefer a relaxed experience. While there are minor polish issues typical of early indie development, the overall execution is appreciated by players.
- “Light on gameplay, but I feel that's the point. It's a cute world and story in the early stages of development, and I appreciate what is here so far. When possible, I may even give my support to the devs!”
- “The two main mechanics introduced in this prologue (melting of the ice/collecting soul dust) have no timing constraints or any sort of pressure to them, which is perfect for casual players or if you just want to play a game and be immersed in the story without having to worry about mechanics that take you out of the game and have you running around frantically in search of the last flower to collect.”
- “Minor typos here or there, occasional unpolished gameplay, stuff you'd expect from such a young indie game, but much less of it actually.”