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KnightLight

95%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, monetization
95% User Score Based on 80 reviews

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KnightLight is a single-player adventure game and 2D puzzle platformer, where you play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization using a magical suit of armor to channel your own light magic. Discover hidden dangers, interact with other survivors, find lost magical balls of light, and test your knowledge of the world by racing through the game to improve your speedrun time.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews
gameplay16 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • The game features excellent presentation and fun gameplay mechanics, making it a delightful experience despite its short length.
  • The controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing players to easily navigate the puzzles and platforming challenges.
  • The game showcases impressive lighting and level design, indicating a high level of polish for a student project.
  • The game is very short, with a completion time of only 10-20 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
  • There is a lack of controller support, which may hinder the experience for some players who prefer using gamepads.
  • Some players found navigating the darkness mildly irritating, which could detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its excellent presentation, tight and responsive controls, and a well-designed combination of mechanics that enhance the platforming experience. Players appreciate the intuitive puzzles and smooth movement mechanics, though many express a desire for more content and variety, suggesting that the game feels too short and could benefit from additional gameplay elements. Overall, it is seen as a polished and enjoyable experience, particularly for a project of its scale.

    • “The movement mechanics of launching out of the suit are smooth, and the puzzles feel intuitive and interesting.”
    • “A really enjoyable platformer game played in the semi-dark, with a nice combination of mechanics - a fast, agile body able to produce a flash of light to see the route and to open doors, and a less agile armored suit able to walk on spikes and to fire the agile body to distant ledges and rooms.”
    • “The lighting engine is really well made and the mechanics are well thought out and fun.”
    • “If the game were more than a student project, the mechanics you get later on would make a longer platforming game open to a lot of creative exploits.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been widely praised for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many users highlighting the intro music and menu tracks as particularly enjoyable. Reviewers noted that the sound design consistently matched the game's vibe, contributing to a pleasant auditory experience.

    • “The music fit the vibe really well.”
    • “I love the intro music.”
    • “The music was always at least fitting, at best wonderfully pleasant.”
    • “Could you please provide the name of the music from the game's menu?”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game feature a distinctive art style that may not be universally appealing, with some players experiencing discomfort or headaches, similar to the effects of games like Borderlands. While it may not be award-winning, the visuals possess a charm that resonates with many players.

    • “I don't have the best eyes, and at times art styles irritate them or cause headaches while not even being bad; to some, it's good (like Borderlands, which gives me a headache but it's by no means a bad art style).”
    • “It wouldn't win awards for art style, but it'll charm the hearts of those who play it.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the monetization strategies prevalent in many games, often labeling them as "cash grab shovelware." However, there is a positive note regarding Steam's discovery queue, which has improved in presenting more interesting and niche games, helping players find quality titles amidst the monetization pitfalls.

    • “I'm finally at a point where Steam's discovery queue is giving me interesting, niche games on a semi-regular basis instead of flooding me with nothing but a mix of 'games entirely misaligned with my interests' and 'cash grab shovelware.'”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the quality of the sounds and music as key elements that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The sounds, music, and atmosphere were captivating.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more tedious than challenging, particularly when attempting to avoid collectibles for achievements. The process of reloading menus and deleting saves after mistakes adds to the frustration, making it a cumbersome experience rather than a rewarding one.

    • “The hardest part is probably not picking up any collectibles, but it's more tedious than difficult. Considering how easy it is to pick up the ones at the beginning, you have to reload the menu, delete the save, and start a new save any time you make a mistake going for that achievement.”

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