After a promising start, Light's simplistic take on stealth quickly plateaus and then abruptly stops, falling well short of its potential.
Get on Steam"Light" is a single-player stealth game with a well-crafted plot and impressive game mechanics. As an amnesiac man, you must navigate through a minimalistic world, avoiding detection and using subterfuge to uncover a global conspiracy. With its unique gameplay, atmospheric visuals, and immersive music, "Light" offers a fresh take on the stealth genre. Can you evade capture, solve the mystery, and uncover your true identity?
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- The minimalist design and smooth controls create an engaging gameplay experience.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The core mechanics of stealth and hacking are well-executed, providing a fun challenge.
- The game is extremely short, with most players completing it in under an hour.
- The story is underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it forgettable.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, with little variation in level design.
- story43 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally viewed as underwhelming, often described as clichéd and lacking depth, with many players finding it forgettable and simplistic. While some appreciated the intriguing premise and engaging elements, the overall consensus is that the narrative fails to elevate the gameplay experience, leaving players wanting more complexity and development. Despite its shortcomings, the story is not the primary focus of the game, which is primarily enjoyed for its gameplay mechanics.
“The story intrigued me and kept me entertained during the whole span of the game, although it isn’t very complex.”
“The gameplay can be challenging at times, particularly if you are trying to go quickly through the game, and the story is fairly compelling - I found it very interesting to actually read all of the story-related parts.”
“I've been excited to play this for a while having met the team at an event several months ago... I'm really pleased to say that it hasn't disappointed; deceptively simple visuals are coupled with fast strategic gameplay and an interesting story.”
“The plot is the same amnesiac protagonist against an evil corporation plot you've heard a million times with no twists, variations, or details to raise it above every other time you've seen that plot.”
“The story isn't memorable; I was reading it just to be sure I wasn't missing anything.”
“The story will be forgotten as soon as you close the game; even the mission objectives lack excitement sometimes and it's a little all over the place.”
- gameplay41 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by well-tuned mechanics and a focus on stealth, but many players feel it lacks depth and variety, with limited new mechanics introduced as the game progresses. While the controls are smooth and the visuals appealing, the short length and simplistic level design leave some players wanting more content and complexity. Overall, the game is enjoyable but may not provide sufficient value for its price, leading to mixed feelings about its replayability and long-term engagement.
“The game mechanics are well-tuned, such as the toggle to hack.”
“In terms of visuals, gameplay mechanics, etc., the game is fantastic as I like stealth games.”
“I've been excited to play this for a while having met the team at an event several months ago... I'm really pleased to say that it hasn't disappointed; deceptively simple visuals are coupled with fast strategic gameplay and an interesting story.”
“The basic gameplay is an obvious rip-off of the likes of Hotline Miami and Third Eye Crime, but there are some stupid flaws in the 'finished' product.”
“Moreover, because I am a huge fan of stealth mechanics and stealth games, I feel that not even the hacking mechanics were explored enough.”
“The gameplay is a fairly typical 'stealth-em-up', watching guard patterns, dodging cameras, and hacking terminals to unlock doors and disable security... again, there is really not much else to say as this has been cut down to the absolute essentials.”
- music18 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many users praising its immersive and engaging qualities, often likening it to the stealthy, electronic soundtracks of titles like Hotline Miami. While the soundtrack is highlighted as a standout feature, some players feel that the overall experience is diminished by the game's brevity. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“The soundtrack is awesome too, which you get free.”
“Light has a very nice electronic ambient soundtrack, I like it.”
“It does so much so well, from the style of the levels, to the relaxed electro soundtrack, to the simple but effective mechanics; I just wish there was more of it.”
“But it's not - it's aggressively mediocre in all aspects but the soundtrack.”
“It does so much so well, from the style of the levels, to the relaxed electro soundtrack, to the simple but effective mechanics, I just wish there was more of it.”
“The soundtrack is a sort of stealthy Hotline Miami type music.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simplistic yet appealing, featuring a minimalistic cyberpunk aesthetic that enhances the overall atmosphere. While some players appreciate the smooth visuals and tight controls, others note that the design lacks depth and suffers from rookie mistakes. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, with many finding them enjoyable and fitting for the game's theme.
“The graphics are nice and add to the theme.”
“Gameplay, story, music, and minimalistic cyberpunk'ish graphics style are pretty satisfying; I can definitely say I enjoyed them all as well as the game on the whole.”
“It has a great aesthetic which is simple but really cool at the same time.”
“While the core loop is fun, the game is very simplistic in design, audiovisuals, and narrative alike, and the levels suffer from a number of rookie mistakes in level and game design.”
“The graphics are alright, as well as the sounds and music.”
“The graphics seem relatively smooth and it has a somewhat decent atmosphere, but there seems like no point in sneaking.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with players noting that once completed, there is little incentive to revisit it immediately. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game lacks engaging elements that would encourage repeated playthroughs.
“However, once you've played it, you've played it; there's really not much replayability to the game, especially not right away.”
“Low replay value.”
“Low replay value.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally considered decent, with smooth graphics contributing to the overall experience; however, players feel that the lack of meaningful stealth mechanics diminishes the immersive quality.
“The graphics are relatively smooth, and the atmosphere is quite decent, creating an immersive experience.”
“The game successfully builds a captivating atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
“The overall ambiance of the game enhances the gameplay, making every moment feel more intense and meaningful.”
“The graphics seem relatively smooth and it has a somewhat decent atmosphere, but there seems to be no point in sneaking.”
“The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but it often falls flat and feels more tedious than immersive.”
“While the environment is visually appealing, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous glitches, impacting its overall stability and user experience.
“The game has a lot of glitches.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“The stability issues make it hard to enjoy the game.”
Critic Reviews
Light review
After a promising start, Light's simplistic take on stealth quickly plateaus and then abruptly stops, falling well short of its potential.
50%Light Review
I can't help but give Light a recommendation, but only a tentative one. It does so much so well, from the style of the levels, to the relaxed electro soundtrack, to the simple but effective mechanics, I just wish there was more of it. Much more of it. I can only hope there are some planned level packs in future or, even better, a user-friendly level editor to give it some longevity. Excellent quality, very little quantity.
70%Light review
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