Lantern
- November 15, 2016
- Storm in a Teacup
Get on SteamBe the wind and guide a beautiful lantern that spreads the powerful message of everlasting love, by bringing life and color back to the world around you. Lantern is a relaxing game experience full of positive emotions.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features nice music and beautiful graphics, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
- Flying around and bringing color back to the world is a satisfying and meditative experience.
- The game offers a unique concept of transforming dull landscapes into vibrant ones, which many players found enjoyable.
- The lack of a save game option is a major drawback, forcing players to restart levels if they exit the game.
- Controls can feel clunky and difficult to master, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The game suffers from performance issues, particularly in VR, causing motion sickness for some players.
- music7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, creating a relaxing atmosphere that complements the gameplay. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive and features abrupt transitions between tracks. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's artistic and emotional impact.
“I loved this game, such wonderful music, inspiring messages, loved the way you could bring back color to the world, and although the story had no words, you could see the whole story; I would not change a thing as it is a masterpiece.”
“Definitely recommending this to everyone who just wants to sit back and enjoy beautiful music and easy, relaxing gameplay.”
“Transforming everything to as lively as it used to be all while listening to a relaxing beautiful soundtrack.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimalistic, lacking deep narrative or dialogue, yet it effectively conveys its themes through visual storytelling and inspiring messages. Players appreciate the emotional impact of the journey to restore color to the world, finding it both beautiful and relaxing, ultimately considering it a masterpiece despite its simplicity.
“I loved this game, such wonderful music, inspiring messages, loved the way you could bring back color to the world, and although the story had no words, you could see the whole story; I would not change a thing as it is a masterpiece.”
“Very relaxing, beautiful game with a pretty story to go with in my opinion.”
“There's no deep storyline or cutscenes.”
“The story had no words, which made it difficult to connect with the characters or the plot.”
“The narrative felt disjointed and lacked any real emotional impact.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a pleasing art style that enhances the overall experience, though they are described as "pretty enough" rather than groundbreaking.
“The graphics are pretty enough.”
“There's not much to say except that it has good music and a nice art style.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as easy and relaxing, making it suitable for those looking to unwind while enjoying beautiful music. However, some users found the gameplay to be a deal breaker, suggesting it may not meet everyone's expectations.
“Definitely recommending this to everyone who just wants to sit back and enjoy beautiful music and easy, relaxing gameplay.”
“Regardless, the gameplay itself was a deal breaker in this instance.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the emotional impact of the VR experience is intense, with some experiencing significant discomfort and nausea, indicating a strong visceral reaction that can be overwhelming.
