Light and Shadow - Doppelganger
- April 27, 2023
- Geocentrism Theory
Get on Steam"Light and Shadow - Doppelganger" is a role-playing game featuring a rich storyline and voice acting. Players control the main character, Nora, as she seeks revenge in a cruel world, with the choice to become a paladin or an assassin. The game promises thrilling adventures and obstacles to overcome in pursuit of Nora's goal.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art is visually appealing and well-crafted.
- The story offers interesting choices between two characters, enhancing engagement.
- There are many adult scenes and corruption elements that cater to fans of the genre.
- Combat is tedious, repetitive, and often too easy, leading to a lack of challenge.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with save files.
- The voice acting is minimal and can be inconsistent, with some sounds being unpleasant.
- story15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story is initially intriguing, particularly with the choice between two characters and the exploration of moral complexities, but it ultimately falls short due to its brevity and lack of depth. Many players find the gameplay too easy, which detracts from the potential engagement with the narrative, leading to a sense of emptiness in the story. While there are elements of corruption and darker themes, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, prompting hopes for improvement in future titles.
“The story is interesting; I like that they offer the choice between two characters.”
“Story: it begins very interesting.”
“Especially the ability to see who is a good person and who is evil (intentionally lies, scams others, tricks, steals, and more) gave me such a high expectation of what an amazing story it will be!”
“The story is also very short on each side.”
“The downside is the story that, if it's very important to you keep reading, otherwise, you can skip the rest of my review but yeah, don't expect too much story-wise from this game.”
“Even a story slips into either darkness (very cruel, including the main character offering her first time to eliminate her target) or lightness (honor and... sorry can't think of anything else as the devs definitely wanted an ero game with the main character getting raped, even in groups, humiliated, and more so the lightness is very empty if you want a non-corrupted main character)....... and that's it for the story.... from here on... little to no story.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement during combat.
“The combat is tedious and repetitive.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
“The amount of time required to level up is excessive, making the experience feel more like a grind than fun.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic, which detracts from the potential engagement of the story.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, particularly surrounding the protagonist's pregnancy and the ongoing comedic implications of her remaining a virgin despite various sexual encounters. This blend of surreal situations adds a unique and entertaining layer to the narrative.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the game shows significant potential, improvements in quality of life features and overall performance are essential for enhancing the player experience.
“It has lots of potential, but the quality of life improvements and better performance will help it greatly.”
“The optimization features really enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
“I appreciate how the developers are focusing on performance improvements to make the game run smoother.”
