Light Fantastik
- March 12, 2018
- Hayali
Get on SteamLight Fantastik is a puzzle platformer game set in a maze with its reflection, offering inverted controls and visibility between the two worlds. Players control a square-shaped man seeking an old wise man's help for a village sickness, with 60 levels, 10 bonus levels, 5 unique characters, and a level editor. The game features a journey through portals, encounters with strange creatures, and the protagonist's strange sickness effects.
Reviews
- The game features a unique gameplay mechanic with fluid controls and a minimalist art style that enhances the overall experience.
- Levels are well-designed with a balanced difficulty curve, providing a fair challenge that keeps players engaged.
- The game offers a delightful mix of platforming and puzzles, with a charming aesthetic that appeals to a wide audience.
- Some levels contain cheap death traps that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The inverted controls can be difficult to master, potentially alienating some players.
- The extra levels are often seen as annoying and unfair, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game features a charming minimalistic art style that enhances its appeal, with users praising its cute and recognizable graphics. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the enjoyable and fun experience of this puzzle-platformer.
“Great puzzle-platformer with a nice minimalistic art style.”
“It's a delightful casual platformer, with a semi-original but recognizable cute art style.”
“Fun and enjoyable game with a cute minimalist graphic style.”
“Moreover, I thought it was an exciting game because of its unique graphics.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is straightforward but effectively complements the game's genre, with users praising its representation and overall execution. While not overly complex, it is considered engaging and well-integrated with the game's impressive graphics and mechanics.
“The story and the representation of it amazed me.”
“The graphics are awesome, the game mechanics are awesome, the story is awesome... let's be honest, what do you want more from a game?”
“The story is not complex, but since it's the genre, it's not that important anyway.”
“The story is not complex, but given the genre, it's not that important anyway.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics and fluid controls, offering a challenging experience through well-designed levels that increase in difficulty. Players find it engaging and entertaining, complemented by impressive graphics and a compelling story. However, some may find the inverted gameplay unexpectedly challenging.
“It has unique gameplay with fluid controls and will keep you entertained for a good amount of time thanks to the carefully designed levels which get progressively harder.”
“The graphics are awesome, the game mechanics are amazing, the story is great... let's be honest, what more do you want from a game?”
“I thought I was ready for the inverted gameplay, but apparently I was not!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the restart button causes a brief freeze in the game, lasting about a second, before normal functionality resumes.
“The restart button freezes the game for a second, but then it comes back.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced multiple bugs that caused the game to freeze and require a restart.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is appreciated for its engaging elements, such as song lyrics integrated into the levels; however, some players find it challenging to read the cards at the end of levels due to the absence of a dedicated end screen.
“I love the little touches like the song lyrics in the levels, which add a unique layer to the gameplay experience.”
“The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall immersion.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly catchy and keeps me engaged throughout the entire game.”
