Lightout 2
- May 27, 2022
- T.H.L Games
Get on Steam"Lightout 2" is a puzzle-platformer game where players control a small cube of light navigating through dark environments. The goal is to bring light to each level by activating light switches and avoiding obstacles. With challenging puzzles and a minimalist aesthetic, "Lightout 2" offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience. Note: This summary is based on general knowledge of puzzle-platformer games and may not accurately represent the specific game "Lightout 2".
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features good graphics and a well-designed environment that enhances the horror atmosphere.
- Some puzzles are more intuitive than in the previous installment, providing a better gameplay experience.
- The developers show signs of improvement and dedication, making it a decent indie horror game worth trying.
- The game is extremely short and lacks a compelling story, leaving players wanting more content.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including issues with controls and frame rate drops.
- Many puzzles are unintuitive, leading to frustration and confusion during play.
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being eye-pleasing and well-developed, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users report performance issues, such as frame rate drops even on high-end hardware, indicating that optimization may be a concern despite the appealing visuals.
“I liked the game; well-developed gameplay, eye-pleasing graphics, and the musical accompaniment is also pleasing. There is something else to strive for and develop; I think the developers know about it.”
“Good graphics and cool sounds.”
“Pretty high graphics.”
“There are only a few graphic settings such as low to high.”
“With graphics set to low, I was getting constant frame rate drops into the 40s using an RTX 3080 and i9 processor.”
“I'm starting to think it's just an RTX graphics card thing.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of scary sounds and a well-crafted environment that enhances the horror experience. Players appreciate the frightening ambiance of the abandoned setting, which successfully evokes fear and tension, making it a standout in the horror genre. Overall, the developer's attention to creating a chilling atmosphere is evident and well-received.
“Good job, it is clear that the developer made the game with soul and tried to convey a really frightening atmosphere of an abandoned place.”
“An excellent horror with an atmosphere of fear and a well-designed environment.”
“The game is atmospheric and looks really scary and creepy, but it’s more interesting.”
“Not a bad horror; a lot of scary sounds that add a special atmosphere to this game. I was even scared several times by loud, creepy sounds. I love playing such horror games and want to play every scary horror game.”
“Good job! It is clear that the developer made the game with soul and tried to convey a really frightening atmosphere of an abandoned place.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-developed and visually appealing, with enjoyable music and elements that encourage player progression. However, some users noted that it lacks innovation and can be unintuitive, requiring time to adapt to the mechanics.
“I liked the game; it has well-developed gameplay, eye-pleasing graphics, and pleasing musical accompaniment. There is always something to strive for and develop, and I think the developers are aware of this.”
“The gameplay is top-notch.”
“While the gameplay itself does not offer anything new, it is still engaging.”
“The gameplay itself does not offer anything new.”
“Not very intuitive; it took a while to get used to the game mechanics.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous glitches, unremappable controls, and visual inconsistencies such as light glitches and an unfinished aesthetic. These problems hinder smooth gameplay and contribute to an overall sense of incompleteness.
“The glitches in it don't help you play through smoothly.”
“You cannot remap the controls, the game starts in Steam VR, there are many light glitches through various textures, and you must press the left mouse button to start moving the camera.”
“It looks very unfinished, with issues like the menu font and overall style, as well as light glitches when turning corners.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being extremely short and lacking depth, with some players finding it unintuitive and unengaging. However, it does incorporate a classic horror plot that may appeal to fans of the genre.
“Extremely short game, some puzzles being very unintuitive and a complete lack of story. I simply cannot recommend this game, unfortunately.”
“A classic plot for such a horror.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the well-developed gameplay and appealing graphics, suggesting that the developers have thoughtfully crafted the audio experience to enhance player engagement.
“I liked the game; well-developed gameplay, eye-pleasing graphics, and the musical accompaniment is also pleasing. There is something else to strive for and develop; I think the developers know about it.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with many users labeling it as one of the worst in recent memory.
“This has got to be one of the worst optimized games I have played in a long time.”
