Light Bearers offers a fun and chaotic hide-and-seek experience, especially enjoyable when played with friends.
The game features humorous voice acting and charming graphics, adding to its overall appeal.
It's free to play, making it accessible for everyone, and the developers are active in the community, responding to feedback and providing updates.
The player base is very low, making it difficult to find games or lobbies, which can detract from the experience.
Some shadows are perceived as overpowered, leading to balance issues that can frustrate players.
The game has been criticized for its misleading marketing practices, with some players feeling it is more of an advertisement than a full game.
humor
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its lightheartedness and charm, making it particularly enjoyable when played with friends. Players appreciate the hilarious voice lines, witty taunts, and creative character interactions, which contribute to a fun and entertaining experience. Overall, the game's comedic elements, including its adorable characters and clever dialogue, enhance its appeal and provide plenty of laughs.
“Lighthearted and funny game with lots of charm.”
“The taunts and commentary from the characters are hilarious.”
“The humor and silliness of this game really make it stand out.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
63%
7%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising its fun mechanics, creativity, and replayability, especially in multiplayer settings, while others criticize it for being repetitive, clunky, and lacking polish. Many appreciate the simple yet challenging mechanics, though concerns about pay-to-win elements and confusing visuals for new players are noted. Overall, the game offers enjoyable experiences, particularly with friends, but could benefit from further refinement and additional features.
“Gameplay is pretty solid, and all the map choices are very creative and innovative.”
“The gameplay is simple and easy to learn but incredibly hard to master.”
“The game is really awesome to play with your friends; great concept and gameplay!”
“The gameplay itself was repetitive and uninspired, failing to capture my interest or provide any real sense of challenge or accomplishment.”
“Gameplay is dull, not very polished, the graphics were more important to the developers than actual fun gameplay, and it's of course microtransaction-based to win.”
“Once entered into the arena, players will kill you mercilessly without you ever having a chance to learn the game mechanics.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
22%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visually appealing designs, cute art style, and effective use of light effects, while others criticize the overall quality as mediocre and lacking polish. Despite some positive remarks about the game's aesthetics, concerns about misleading marketing and gameplay balance overshadow the visual experience for many users. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for some, but not enough to compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.
“Great graphics as you are running around and hunting/running from the shadow.”
“The graphics are beautiful with all the incorporated light effects and the little bear characters are adorable!”
“The art style is cute and cohesive and the game design has a simple concept but is very fun to play.”
“The graphics were mediocre at best, lacking the polish and creativity that make a game visually engaging.”
“Gameplay is dull, not very polished; the graphics were more important to the developers than actual fun gameplay, and it's, of course, microtransaction-based to win.”
“Anyway, it's a hide and seek game with bad graphics and no players and shady developers abusing Steam with misleading marketing practices.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and quality, enhancing the overall experience with catchy tunes and engaging voice lines that add personality to the characters. Players appreciate the customization options available through DLC, which include unique victory songs and additional music tracks, further enriching the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's fun and vibrant atmosphere.
“The music, puns, and colors are great!”
“The music and maps in the game are really good.”
“Charming music and voice lines really bring out the personality of each shadow and bear.”
“The music in the game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it less enjoyable over time.”
“While the voice lines are charming, the overall music does not enhance the gameplay experience as much as it could.”
“The DLC offers some music options, but the base game music is underwhelming and doesn't add much to the atmosphere.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy for this game has been criticized as exploitative, with a $15 charge to unlock what is essentially an advertisement for a defunct PvP game. Reviewers express frustration over misleading practices that present demos and ads as full games, arguing that this approach harms both gamers and legitimate developers by cluttering the market with low-quality content. Overall, the monetization model is seen as deceptive and unworthy of gamers' time and money.
“It's an advertisement for a dead PvP game with the same name; in fact, the developers were so greedy they're charging a whopping $15 USD to unlock the full game through this advertisement.”
“While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and, in some ways, harmful.”
“It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The reviews indicate a mixed perception of the game's story, with some users noting the absence of a clear narrative, while others question its presence or express uncertainty about its quality. Overall, the consensus suggests that the story aspect is either minimal or lacks clarity.
“No story.”
“Story?”
“Story?”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players find it fun and running smoothly, many report significant bugs and balance issues, with instances of players getting stuck. Overall, the experience can be marred by these technical problems, despite its enjoyable gameplay.
“Fun, simple, runs great!”
“It's buggy, unbalanced, and pay-to-win.”
“Very buggy, but still one of my favorite games.”
“It's a little buggy; my friend got stuck two times.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a second job or life is necessary to keep up with the demands.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, with a wealth of customizable options and a variety of antagonists to keep players engaged. Its free-to-play model, complemented by optional purchases for cosmetics, ensures that players can enjoy a rich experience without impacting gameplay. Many users highlight the fun of playing both solo and with friends, contributing to its lasting appeal.
“Awesome game, one of the best free multiplayer games. It has a lot of replay value; you can play for a good amount of time without losing attention. There's a ton of customizables and cosmetics, along with a bunch of 'shadows' (the antagonists/villains).”
“The model of a free-to-play game with a single purchase to unlock everything is great. The items you pay for are just to have all the shadows and cosmetics, which do not affect gameplay, as the shadows are playable on free rotation. I had a lot of fun playing this with friends, and I can see myself enjoying this solo too.”
“There is tons of very replayable content for free!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a whimsical yet eerie blend of cute and spooky elements, as players witness adorable bears being transformed into spooky versions by playful monsters. This juxtaposition evokes a sense of both charm and unease, creating a unique emotional experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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300%
The atmosphere of the game is generally considered promising for an early access title, but many users feel it falls short of delivering the thrilling and spooky ambiance expected, indicating a need for enhancement in this area.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world filled with tension and suspense.”
“Every sound and visual detail contributes to a haunting ambiance that keeps you on edge.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and evocative, creating a sense of dread that lingers long after you stop playing.”
“It is a good game for early access, but it lacks something—the thrills that this game should have. It needs a more spooky atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“Despite the potential, the game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving me feeling disconnected from the experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly optimized, allowing it to run smoothly on a wide range of hardware, making it accessible to a broad audience due to its free price tag.
“Anyone can join with a price tag of free, and it is so well optimized that it can run on almost any hardware.”