Light Maze

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Light Maze is a single player action game. It was developed by catgrease and was released on July 18, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A simple casual game where you light up floor tiles in a level in order to go to the next level.

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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and colorful visual style that enhances the relaxing experience.
It's a simple and enjoyable puzzle game that is easy to understand and complete, making it perfect for casual play.
The game is free and offers a satisfying gameplay experience with 100 levels and achievements to unlock.

The game is quite short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to a desire for more content.
Some levels can feel too easy, lacking in challenge for players looking for a more engaging puzzle experience.
There is no background music, which some players found made the gameplay feel a bit dull over time.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and engaging visuals, with particular appreciation for the lighting effects and minimalistic design. While some users noted that the game can be demanding on GPU resources, the overall aesthetic contributes positively to the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable despite its short length.
- “Totally a fun little game, love the graphics on it, and the way the rooms light up slowly; it all just added to the effect.”
- “Gorgeous graphics, although a bit heavy on the GPU (~90% usage on a 3060). It's pretty short, took me ~30 minutes to 100%, but still really good for a free game; definitely grab it.”
- “Nice visual style, graphics, and sound effects.”
- “The graphics are very minimal, but the glow of the ground is a nice effect.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback. While some players find the absence of music leaves the experience feeling dull, others appreciate the ambient sounds that accompany gameplay. Suggestions for improvement include incorporating dynamic music that enhances the mood and rewards players as they progress through levels.
- “Loading it up and putting on some music in the background was a great, chill way to spend an hour.”
- “I do wish there was music; a suggestion I thought would be great while playing would be that as you fill in the stage or reach the end for a color, the louder the music played, making it feel rewarding not only in the fact that you're lighting up the stage but also unlocking the music associated with the color.”
- “Without music, playing 100 levels in silence is boring.”
- “No music; it would actually help build the mood here.”
- “You would get a random text from someone and get creepy exorcist music playing.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The gameplay is praised for its unique fog of war mechanic and traditional elements, offering a fun and relaxing puzzle experience reminiscent of classic games like Supaplex. While it is well-crafted and enjoyable, some players feel it lacks innovation, preventing it from achieving a perfect score. Overall, it provides a satisfying 30-minute gameplay session.
- “Genuinely fun and unique gameplay.”
- “It's a well-made and very relaxing puzzle game, good for about 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “I liked the fog of war mechanic.”
- “Despite the novel presentation, the gameplay is actually pretty traditional for this type of game. I don't know if that's too much of a downside, but it's a reason why I couldn't give it a 10/10.”
- “Reminded me of some of the mechanics of Supaplex.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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150%
The game generally runs smoothly with a pleasing design and versatile controls; however, it requires graphics optimizations, potentially at the cost of realistic lighting effects, to enhance performance further.
- “It runs smoothly, the design is nice, and the controls are versatile.”
- “The game performs exceptionally well, showcasing impressive optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The balance between graphics and performance is well-executed, allowing for a seamless gameplay experience.”
- “But for that, it needs graphics optimizations or maybe a sacrifice of some realism in the lighting.”
- “The game runs poorly on mid-range hardware, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which severely impacted my gameplay experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game offers decent replayability for players who may not remember all the levels, but overall, it has low replay value due to its easy completion and straightforward gameplay. While some players find enjoyment in revisiting the game, others feel it lacks depth for multiple playthroughs.
- “This game offers a unique experience with each playthrough, making it highly replayable.”
- “The variety of choices and paths keeps the gameplay fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
- “Probably decent replay value too, if you're like me and don't have a good enough memory to remember all the levels, lol.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story is perceived as simplistic and reminiscent of content typically found in short-form videos or Reddit posts, suggesting a lack of depth and originality.
- “It feels like you'd see this game in a YouTube short with a Reddit story over the top.”
- “The plot is predictable and lacks any real depth or originality.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”