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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews

gameplay45 positive mentions

character development2 negative mentions

Light Fall features a unique platforming mechanic with the Shadow Core, allowing for creative movement and exploration.
The game boasts beautiful visuals and an engaging story that draws players into its world.
It offers a fun speedrun mode and challenging collectibles, making it enjoyable for both casual players and hardcore platforming fans.

The difficulty spikes, particularly in Act IV and the final boss, can be frustrating and may detract from the overall experience.
Some players find the controls unresponsive and the gameplay mechanics inconsistent, leading to moments of frustration.
The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and content for casual play.

gameplay
86 mentions
52 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this platformer is characterized by tight controls and innovative mechanics, particularly the unique "shadow core" that allows players to create their own platforms, enhancing the overall experience. While many players appreciate the speed and fluidity of movement, some criticize the game's art direction and occasional floaty controls, which can detract from immersion. Overall, the game is recommended for platforming fans due to its engaging mechanics and replayability, despite some minor issues.
- “Absolutely loved the mechanic of creating your own platforms and the speed that you could move.”
- “The platforming mechanic, the shadow core, is top notch as you can go through each level however you want with it.”
- “Overall, the gameplay is the most important aspect of a platformer - and this game nails it.”
- “But the color direction is not just bad, it actively hurts gameplay.”
- “Bishop Games gave it their best shot, and despite producing a beautiful game, 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 escape levels are basically an insult to every platformer gamer out there.”
story
72 mentions
35 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative and unique world, while others find it bland or forgettable. Many appreciate the combination of story and gameplay mechanics, though some criticize the pacing and execution of the narrative. Overall, while the story has its highlights, it often takes a backseat to the platforming action, leaving room for improvement in depth and creativity.
- “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 well written, drawing the player into the land of Numbra, the plight of the Kamloops, and the conflict of Eternia.”
- “A bland story & world.”
- “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.”
- “There is way too much talking about a story I didn't care about, with a 'stereotypical old chap' voice (awful choice, by the way).”
graphics
36 mentions
69 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style and visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some players find the aesthetic captivating and worthy of awards, others criticize certain design choices and the coherence of the story. Overall, the visuals are generally appreciated for their creativity and appeal, contributing positively to gameplay and immersion.
- “With a wonder-filled story and awe-inspiring visuals, this game is sure to take your breath away!”
- “That's why I nominated this game for the best environment award, because this game's visuals are so amazing.”
- “This game is amazing from the beautiful visuals to the haunting soundtrack; Lightfall is fantastic!”
- “But the story and narration and the main character design, and maybe even the overall art style, kind of bugged me.”
- “The visuals are not going to win any awards, but they are not offensive or too derivative; merely adequate.”
- “Simple color palette and aesthetic.”
music
26 mentions
85 % positive mentions
12 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many users praising its beauty and atmospheric quality, contributing significantly to the overall experience. While some reviewers noted that the soundtrack is good but not exceptional, it is generally described as pleasant and well-integrated with the game's visuals and mechanics. Overall, the music enhances the gameplay, making it a noteworthy aspect of the game.
- “If you like puzzle-platformers that give a challenge but aren't unfair; a beautiful, atmospheric game with a lovely soundtrack, this can be wholeheartedly recommended!”
- “This game is amazing from the beautiful visuals to the haunting soundtrack; Lightfall is fantastic!”
- “The music and visuals are fantastic!”
- “The music is fine, but nothing special; it isn't insulting or anything either.”
replayability
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly through its official speedrun mode, which allows players to optimize their performance. Reviewers rate its replayability highly, often giving it an 8/10, highlighting the engaging mechanics and beautiful art style that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “I'd give this game an 8/10 for sure, with a lot of replayability in the speedrun.”
- “Gorgeous art style, lots of replayability, innovative platforming mechanics.”
- “The game is replayable and still has plenty of room for optimization on the official speedrun.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beauty and uniqueness, complemented by a lovely soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of engaging platforming challenges with a compelling plot and characters, making it a memorable and immersive adventure.
- “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!”
- “Light Fall swiftly finds a spot among all the other Switch hardcore 2D platforming greats by offering not only a quality game wrapped in a beautifully unique atmosphere, but also by successfully providing the player with a plot and characters that are worth investing in, making the game very hard to set aside until you complete the tiny shadow-being quest.”
- “The whole point of this game is the platforming and the atmosphere.”
character development
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % 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.”
- “The character development felt shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to a significant delay between button presses and in-game actions, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay. This can be particularly frustrating for those who are not focused on speedrunning and prefer to enjoy the story and fun elements of the game.
- “There is a long delay between button press 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 there.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Players note that the game offers significant potential for optimization, particularly in the context of speedrunning, indicating that it remains highly replayable with opportunities for improvement in performance.
- “The game is replayable and still has plenty of room for optimization on the official speedrun.”