Light of Mine

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Light of Mine will leave your head spinning in terror. Experience 360 degrees of VR terror as you use your candle to explore an ancient temple with danger lurking in the darkness. Light of Mine is made by nonPareil Studios. We are a studio that provides better futures for adults on the autism spectrum. #PoweredbyAutism

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game effectively creates a creepy atmosphere and delivers a genuinely terrifying horror experience.
It's playable in desktop mode despite some flaws, making it accessible to a wider audience.
The game is free to play, offering a decent experience for those looking for a short horror game.

The game suffers from low frame rates, slow movement, and various visual bugs, impacting overall enjoyment.
Gameplay is very short, with some players feeling unsatisfied with the limited content.
Controls can be frustrating, with issues related to movement and activation of switches, making the experience cumbersome.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally criticized for being poor, with issues such as lag, stuttering, and shaking, which contribute to a frustrating gameplay experience. While a compatibility fix improved some graphical problems, the overall performance remained unsatisfactory, further complicating the controls and lengthening the time to complete the game.
- “Poor graphics and framerate also compound what is a confusing and frustrating experience.”
- “The graphics would be very laggy and just stutter and even shake.”
- “However, I then did a Windows 7 compatibility fix and my major graphical problems were fixed, although the game never ran smoothly.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its limited duration, with users noting that it only offers about 10 minutes of actual playtime. Additionally, the enjoyment of the gameplay heavily relies on the effectiveness of the movement controls.
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay requires solid movement controls to be enjoyable.”
- “I think more than likely there is only 10 minutes of actual gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, it seems that the narrative may lack depth or engagement, leaving players wanting more.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, with users reporting that it fails to achieve 90fps even on high-end hardware configurations, such as a 980ti GPU paired with an i7 processor and 16GB of RAM.
- “Terrible performance; I can never reach 90fps with my 980 Ti, i7, and 16GB RAM.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its consistently creepy atmosphere, effectively immersing players in a tense and unsettling environment.
- “The haunting sound design and eerie visuals create an immersive experience.”
- “The game's atmosphere is thick with tension, making every moment feel suspenseful.”
- “There's a creepy atmosphere throughout the game.”