Light Tracer
- January 14, 2018
- Void Dimensions
Get on SteamLight Tracer is a VR Platform-Puzzler in which the Player is a godlike creature who has to guide a princess in despair up the enormous Tower of Bellbatis.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features cute graphics and a charming atmosphere, making it family-friendly and enjoyable for all ages.
- It offers interesting puzzles and challenging boss battles that provide a rewarding experience as players progress.
- The controls, while initially difficult, become intuitive and allow for creative problem-solving in a 3D environment.
- The control scheme can be frustrating, with sensitivity issues that may lead to accidental falls and confusion during gameplay.
- There are technical issues, such as a crash on exit that requires removing the VR headset to dismiss the dialog, which can be inconvenient.
- The save file system lacks cloud backups and the ability to move files, which can be a drawback for players.
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being fun, fitting, and enhancing the overall experience, particularly during puzzles and boss fights. Reviewers highlight the soothing and vibrant soundtrack, which complements the game's cute graphics and engaging gameplay, despite some initial frustrations with controls. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“A better than expected platformer with some good music and interesting boss fights.”
“The music is fun and fitting for the puzzles, and I couldn’t stop grinning ear to ear when one particular song started to play on one of the puzzles.”
“Great soundtrack, fantastic graphics, and no crashes or issues so far.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of well-designed puzzles and responsive mechanics, though players often struggle with frustrating controls and jump mechanics. While the core objective of navigating levels is engaging, the overall experience is marred by some inconveniences.
“The game mechanics are crisp, clean, and responsive.”
“The core gameplay involves guiding your hero to the end of the level while avoiding pitfalls and obstacles.”
“The difficulty mostly stems from terrible controls and frustrating jump mechanics, but some of the puzzles are actually very well thought out and can be fun to figure out.”
“While this doesn't impact gameplay, this is a huge inconvenience in general.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as extremely cute and vibrant, though some users find the bloom effect slightly overdone. Overall, the visuals are praised alongside a great soundtrack, contributing to an enjoyable experience despite initial frustrations with the control scheme.
“Extremely cute graphics with vibrant colors, great soundtrack, and once you get the hang of the controls, it works well and is actually fun.”
“Great soundtrack, fantastic graphics, and no crashes or issues so far.”
“The graphics are charming, but the excessive bloom effect overshadows the vibrant colors, making it hard to appreciate the visuals.”
“While the graphics have a cute aesthetic, they feel overly simplistic and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The art style is appealing, but the performance issues and low resolution detract significantly from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as cute and enjoyable, making it a worthwhile purchase for newcomers to the genre. However, players should be aware that the experience may also be quite frustrating at times.
“The cute atmosphere is great, and this game would be a fantastic purchase for its overall experience, especially if you've never played this type of game before. However, I warn you that it may be very frustrating to play.”
