Lightbender
- December 17, 2015
- Math Nerd Productions, LLC
Get on SteamLightbender is a bright, colorful, and fun puzzle game based on the physics of light. Use prisms, mirrors, lenses, and dark matter to change the color and direction of light to solve each grid.
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Reviews
- The game offers a large number of puzzles, providing good replay value and a fun challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The simple concept of manipulating light colors is engaging, and the game encourages creative problem-solving.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and have shown commitment to improving the game with updates.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including lack of mouse support and various glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
- Level difficulty is inconsistent, with many puzzles feeling either too easy or lacking meaningful challenge.
- The game design has flaws, such as poorly arranged levels and a confusing mechanic that can lead to frustrating experiences.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique mechanic that allows players to separate or combine light using lightbend gears, but it is perceived as limited. While the puzzle mechanics are solid and offer potential, technical improvements such as better mouse support and item rotation are needed for a more refined experience.
“The game mechanics allow players to separate or combine light with light-bending gears.”
“It has some cool mechanics, although it needs technical improvements (mouse support, rotate while an item is selected), but other than that, it has potential.”
“But this mechanic appears to be so limited.”
“Obviously, the game mechanic allows players to separate or combine the light with light-bend gears.”
“Solid puzzle game mechanics.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience and engaging players, who often find themselves tapping along. However, some users feel that there is room for improvement, suggesting that the soundtrack could be even better.
“The music really adds to the game, and I often find myself nodding and tapping my foot while trying to find a solution.”
“The soundtrack is pretty nice, too.”
“Music is pretty good as well.”
“The critical things I would have to say are that the music could be a bit better.”
“The music really adds to the game, but it could use more variety to keep it interesting.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have some bugs and annoying glitches, such as resolution resetting to default after minimizing, but overall, players still find it enjoyable.
“Some other annoying glitches still exist, like the resolution always switching to default when you come back from the desktop.”
“It's a bit buggy, but nevertheless a lot of fun.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that while they may not be of the highest quality, they are still impressive, particularly in terms of lighting effects. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, especially given the game's affordable price.
“+ Graphics are really good with the lighting effects.”
“I do recommend this as for cheap it is very good, and also full price too it is worth it, may not have super high quality graphics but it doesn't matter.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's replayability to be high, considering it offers good value for the price, making it a worthwhile investment for repeated playthroughs.
“For the price and replay value, this game is really worth it.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh, thanks to the different paths and strategies available.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered unremarkable and lacking a clear plot, yet it is described as tidy and pleasant overall.
“To be honest, it might not be one of the most memorable ones because it doesn't seem to have a plot of any kind.”
