Lighthouse Keeper

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Lighthouse Keeper is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Stratera Games and was released on August 23, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Lighthouse Keeper," you assume the role of a solitary lighthouse keeper, maintaining the beacon and navigating the challenges of isolated island life. Gather resources, repair and upgrade the lighthouse, and survive harsh weather conditions while uncovering the island's secrets. Experience a compelling narrative and immersive gameplay that combines adventure, survival, and puzzle elements in a captivating atmosphere.

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 141 reviews

story10 positive mentions

grinding27 negative mentions

Charming art style and relaxing atmosphere that makes for a cozy gaming experience.
Engaging puzzles and mechanics that provide a sense of exploration and discovery.
Short playtime makes it a good option for casual gamers looking for a light adventure.

Feels unfinished with many mechanics being underdeveloped and lacking purpose.
Repetitive gameplay loop with little incentive to maintain the lighthouse or engage with various systems.
Numerous bugs and lack of tutorials lead to a frustrating experience for players.

story
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
81%
4%
The game's story is described as cute and well-thought-out, but ultimately underdeveloped and linear, with quests primarily consisting of fetch tasks that lack depth and engagement. Players noted that while the world is visually appealing, the narrative feels like a "proof of concept" with many bugs and repetitive mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Despite some interesting lore and character backstories, the quests often feel tedious and disconnected from the main storyline, leaving players wanting more substance and coherence.
- “The story is nice and the mechanics to the game are easy to understand.”
- “The atmosphere is beautifully crafted, with stunning visuals and haunting sound design that immerses the player in the story.”
- “This is a game that gives you tasks to advance an unexpectedly complex storyline, but these tasks are not too hard to complete.”
- “While you can technically roam freely, all the islands and quests are in linear order, so it is 'faux-open-world' at best.”
- “The world is empty, so exploration beyond where the quests lead you is largely pointless unless you're going for achievements.”
- “The story and characters are a bit underdeveloped, leaving the player wanting more.”
gameplay
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
65%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by a variety of mechanics, including crafting, fishing, and puzzle-solving, but many players find these elements to be shallow and lacking in depth, leading to a tedious experience. While the game offers a relaxing atmosphere and straightforward mechanics that are easy to pick up, it ultimately fails to engage players due to the lack of meaningful consequences and the underdevelopment of its systems. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a missed opportunity, with potential that is not fully realized, resulting in a casual experience that may not hold players' attention for long.
- “The game has a ton of potentially interesting mechanics.”
- “I had fun, the aesthetic is cool and the gameplay is fun.”
- “The game also manages to keep the player engaged by introducing new mechanics and twists as they progress through the story.”
- “There are no survival mechanics here, just some crafting/exploration/following the marker quests.”
- “The gathering and crafting mechanics are very basic and fairly dull.”
- “Most of the game mechanics are not described at all, and there is no tutorial.”
grinding
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as tedious and underwhelming, with many players finding farming and fishing to be time-consuming and lacking in meaningful rewards. While some appreciate the inclusion of various mechanics like potion-making and resource gathering, most agree that these elements feel unnecessary and detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a repetitive gameplay loop. Ultimately, the game leans more towards exploration than engaging survival mechanics, leaving players wanting more from the grinding experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You need a farm because a quest requires it, but the farming is hollow, clunky, unpleasant, and slow, not to mention not rewarding.”
- “You can also farm, which is tedious and kind of pointless in itself, gather and process trash, which is fine, but doesn't really reward the player.”
- “In the 7 hours it took me to complete the game, I did the farming and fishing once just to see what it was like and never went back to it.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
48%
13%
The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and simplistic, with a cartoonish art style that enhances the overall atmosphere. While some players appreciate the cute aesthetics and immersive visuals, others note that the graphics can feel low poly and occasionally buggy. Overall, the visuals are considered pleasant and fitting for the game's indie feel, contributing to a calm and enjoyable experience.
- “Sweet but short, the indie feel is inescapably there, but the simplistic art style is handled in a dazzling way that eases you into the world.”
- “The atmosphere is beautifully crafted, with stunning visuals and haunting sound design that immerses the player in the story.”
- “The art style is bright and the island feels real enough.”
- “I have no idea how this game has over 90% positive reviews; the game is full of bugs, has bad visuals, and is overall not a fun experience.”
- “Art style is like a few steps above low poly.”
- “The graphics are okay given the cartoony nature.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, while others find it generic and lacking in variety. Many users enjoy the soothing soundtrack, which complements the game's aesthetics, although some note issues with the music's inconsistency. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, others feel it could benefit from more depth and variety.
- “The music is relaxing and you can even listen to your own music since there isn't a lot of dialogue.”
- “- amazing atmospheric soundtrack.”
- “Music and graphics style I love, very simple and soothing.”
- “In addition, the game could've really used some peaceful background music... something other than the background sound effects.”
- “Graphics are just fine, sound and music felt generic.”
- “The idea behind the game is fun (if the lore is a bit impenetrable), the graphics are charming, and the soundtrack is soothing, so if there was a tutorial I would definitely recommend this game, but it's just so frustrating that I can't.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The atmosphere in "Lighthouse Keeper" is highly praised for its beautifully crafted visuals and haunting sound design, creating an immersive and eerie experience. While the atmospheric soundtrack enhances the overall feel, some players find certain sound elements jarring. Overall, the game successfully establishes a peaceful yet intriguing ambiance that complements its puzzle mechanics.
- “It succeeds in striking a peaceful atmosphere from the beginning.”
- “Lighthouse Keeper is a small indie game that manages to pack a punch with its intriguing puzzle mechanics and eerie atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is beautifully crafted, with stunning visuals and haunting sound design that immerses the player in the story.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting significant bugs, particularly related to in-game mechanics, while others have not encountered any issues. Overall, the experience seems to vary, with certain gameplay elements, like controls, being perceived as problematic by some players.
- “Very buggy, and each in-game day you need to complete a puzzle.”
- “I thought the controls to rotate the mirrors were buggy.”