Light of the Mountain

About

Light of the Mountain is a single player action game. It was developed by Songhouse Games and was released on February 2, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

A puzzle solving adventure game that tells the story of a dying man stranded on a mysterious island. Alone he must explore the island's various locations and even the deepest depths of his dreams to uncover the island's secrets and mysteries, and come to terms with what may be the end of his life.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a soothing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Puzzles are well-designed, offering a satisfying challenge that encourages exploration and critical thinking.
The game provides a unique and tranquil atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate relaxing puzzle adventures.

The story feels disconnected from the gameplay, lacking depth and originality, which may detract from player engagement.
Level design can be confusing, with poor indications of where to go next, leading to aimless wandering.
There are several bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with physics and character movement.

story
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The story is described as having a good yet sad narrative, but it feels disconnected from the gameplay, relying on brief snippets that may not fully engage players. While the visuals and level design effectively evoke a dreamlike atmosphere, the overall plot is considered trite and may initially confuse players before they grasp the storyline.
- “Good storyline, yet sad.”
- “Add in the low-polygon, super-saturated visuals, and psychedelic level design, and everything comes together to appropriately capture the dream state of the story.”
- “The initial plot opener threw me off for a minute before I got a better idea of what was going on.”
- “The downside is that the story feels totally disconnected from the gameplay.”
- “There is a large leap of faith in the game developers' decision to anchor player motivation around just a few brief snippets of story.”
- “Finally, and this might be a quibble: the story is very trite.”
gameplay
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The gameplay mechanics are generally well-handled and enjoyable, though some players find the physics unrealistic and occasionally frustrating. While the gameplay is simple and engaging, it feels disconnected from the story, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “The actual gameplay mechanics are fine, with everything handling well and no real issues that I've encountered.”
- “The gameplay itself is simple enough, interesting, and keeps me going.”
- “The physics are entirely unrealistic, which can be excused for gameplay purposes, but even within the game logic, it often makes no sense.”
- “The downside is that the story feels totally disconnected from the gameplay.”
- “But... the gameplay can be frustrating.”
- “The physics are entirely unrealistic, which can be excused for gameplay purposes, but even within the game logic it often makes no sense.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant, low-polygon style and psychedelic design, effectively capturing the dreamlike atmosphere of the story. While the visuals are enjoyable and contribute to a peaceful experience, some users feel they lack polish and can lead to aimless wandering rather than focused gameplay. Overall, the graphics are a highlight, enhancing the game's aesthetic appeal despite some criticisms of their execution.
- “Add in the low-polygon, super-saturated visuals, and psychedelic level design, and everything comes together to appropriately capture the dream state of the story.”
- “Peaceful soundtrack and visuals.”
- “I love the visuals, and the puzzles seem to be just the right level of difficulty while remaining intriguing and varied.”
- “Though I gave praise to the visuals, they also feel undercooked.”
- “For just random wandering, taking in the visuals, the game is at least worth some of your time from this perspective.”
music
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The music in the game is widely praised for its lovely and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a peaceful soundtrack that complements the visuals. Reviewers note that it stands out positively compared to typical puzzle game soundtracks.
- “The music is lovely, and I enjoyed it a lot.”
- “Peaceful soundtrack and visuals.”
- “The music is soothing and fitting, which is usually not the case for puzzle games I've played in the past.”