Light Fall

Light Fall is a simple platformer designed great for speed runners but with enough lore for any casual player to enjoy

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In "Light Fall," players explore the mysterious world of Numbra using the Shadow Core, a magical box they can manipulate to create platforms and overcome obstacles. They'll encounter strange creatures, guided by the narration of a sarcastic owl named Stryx, all in an effort to save the land from an imminent threat. With a variety of environments to discover, players must master the Shadow Core to survive in this challenging 2D platformer.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

Light Fall features a unique platforming mechanic that allows players to create their own platforms, enhancing mobility and exploration.
The game boasts beautiful visuals and a captivating soundtrack, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.
The story, while not the main focus, is interesting and unfolds through engaging narration, adding depth to the gameplay experience.

The game suffers from sudden difficulty spikes, particularly in Act IV and during the final boss fight, which can be frustrating for players.
Some players found the controls to be unresponsive or floaty, making precise platforming challenging.
The game is relatively short, with a main playthrough lasting around 4-5 hours, leading some to feel it is overpriced for the content offered.

gameplay
49 mentions
49 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by unique and innovative mechanics, particularly the ability to create platforms, which enhances the fast-paced and responsive controls. While many players appreciate the engaging platforming experience and the game's artistic elements, some criticize the floaty controls and lack of depth in the world design. Overall, the game is recommended for platforming fans due to its enjoyable mechanics and community-driven features, despite some mixed feelings about its narrative and art style.
- “The gameplay is wonderful.”
- “Absolutely loved the mechanic of creating your own platforms and the speed that you could move.”
- “Overall, the gameplay is the most important aspect of a platformer - and this game nails it.”
- “I normally don’t review games with so little time on them, but I feel as though I have had enough and even introducing new mechanics and story beats won’t change much due to:”
- “Bishop Games gave it their best shot, and despite producing a beautiful game, they have failed by creating one with unresponsive and floaty controls, a dull and generic world that makes me feel no need to explore it, poor art direction that causes difficulty to actually play the game, and an innovative game mechanic that is severely hampered by all of the above.”
- “Games that try to add a super artificial difficulty by repeating and repeating mechanics and designing the main character as literally feeling like one pixel on a 75" flat screen, so you can't see where you jump, awkwardly trying to badly imitate Ori's escape levels are basically an insult to every platformer gamer out there.”
story
42 mentions
31 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and filled with twists, while others criticize it as bland or forgettable. Many appreciate the unique mechanics and art style, but feel the narrative lacks depth or coherence, often overshadowed by the gameplay. Overall, while some players are drawn into the story, others find it insufficient to enhance their experience significantly.
- “The story is well written, drawing the player into the land of Numbra, the plight of the Kamloops, and the conflict of Eternia.”
- “With a wonder-filled story and awe-inspiring visuals, this game is sure to take your breath away!”
- “Fantastic story, awesome art style, and great gameplay.”
- “The story is quite bad if I'm honest... but the art is pretty!”
- “A story with many twists but doesn't make much sense under scrutiny.”
- “The story was forgettable, but such is often the case for these types of games where you just want to get back to the platforming action as soon as possible.”
graphics
22 mentions
64 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful art style and visuals, describing them as fantastic and awe-inspiring. However, some players express dissatisfaction with the art, suggesting it may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the game's aesthetic is highlighted as a strong point, complemented by an exquisite soundtrack.
- “With a wonder-filled story and awe-inspiring visuals, this game is sure to take your breath away!”
- “Absolutely love the graphics, narration, fast-paced gameplay, and tight controls.”
- “This game is amazing from the beautiful visuals to the haunting soundtrack; Lightfall is fantastic!”
- “The simple color palette and aesthetic left much to be desired.”
- “The story and narration, along with the main character design and overall art style, kind of bugged me.”
- “Be sure to watch a few gameplay videos if you're sensitive to the art style of games, as it seems to be divisive among players.”
music
17 mentions
76 % positive mentions
6 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting it as a strong point. While some describe it as beautiful and atmospheric, others find it good but not particularly special. Overall, the soundtrack complements the visuals effectively, creating a magical ambiance that resonates well with players.
- “The soundtrack is actually pretty good; none of the music felt out of place for the levels you play through.”
- “The music is fine, but nothing special; it isn't insulting or anything either.”
- “The music is really a strong point for that game; loved it.”
- “The music and art fit well together and create a truly magical ambiance.”
replayability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its strong replayability, particularly due to its speedrun mode, which offers opportunities for optimization and challenges. However, some users feel it may be overpriced and recommend purchasing it on sale.
- “Cute game with great replayability; I still think it's overpriced though, grab it on sale for sure.”
- “I'd give this game an 8/10 for sure, with a lot of replayability in the speedrun.”
- “The game is replayable and still has plenty of room for optimization on the official speedrun.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by its beautiful visuals and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of challenging yet fair puzzle-platforming elements, which contribute to a captivating and immersive environment.
- “The whole point of this game is the platforming and the atmosphere.”
- “If you like puzzle-platformers that provide a challenge but aren't unfair, this beautiful, atmospheric game with a lovely soundtrack can be wholeheartedly recommended!”
- “Love the atmosphere and the fast-paced gameplay!”
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Character development received mixed feedback, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with the story, narration, and main character design, suggesting that these elements detracted from the overall experience.
- “The story and narration, along with the main character design, really bugged me.”
- “Character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “I found the character arcs predictable and uninspired, which diminished my overall enjoyment.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game has received criticism, with some users finding the jokes unfunny and the voice acting lacking, leading to a general disinterest in the lore and comedic elements.
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to a noticeable delay between button presses and actions, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay. This can be particularly frustrating for those who prioritize enjoyment and story over speedrunning achievements, as it requires foreknowledge of upcoming challenges.
- “There is a long delay between button presses and certain actions, so you have to know what lies ahead or feel the flow. If you play for fun and the story, and not for speedrun achievements, that's tedious to get through.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to progress, which takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game offers significant replayability and has ample opportunities for optimization, particularly highlighted in the official speedrun community.
- “The game is replayable and still has plenty of room for optimization on the official speedrun.”