Lightracer: For Judge

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Lightracer: For Judge is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Smartmelon Games and was released on January 7, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a very good narrative with strong characters and an engaging atmosphere.
Players feel that their decisions matter, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
The art and universe are unique and rich, providing an immersive experience for fans of sci-fi and ambiguous morality.

The English translation is riddled with errors, making it difficult to understand key plot points and disrupting immersion.
Mini-games are often unrelated to the plot and can disrupt the game's economy, reducing the impact of player choices.
The story suffers from predictability and lacks meaningful character development, making it less engaging than previous titles from the studio.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant issues with translation that hinder comprehension and immersion, particularly in a complex sci-fi setting. While some appreciate the depth and intrigue of the narrative, others criticize its reliance on clichéd tropes and a lack of meaningful player agency, leading to a fragmented experience. Overall, despite its flaws, the story is seen as engaging and thought-provoking, with potential for improvement in localization.
- “Great game with a good story and interesting ideas.”
- “An incredible story-driven game with backroom intrigue that explores the social implications of technological progress and the vision of scientific progress at any cost, placing you in the seat of power with a constant feeling of the Damocles sword over your (cybernetic) head.”
- “In spite of the translation issues, which would have been a dealbreaker for a story-heavy game normally, I still strongly recommend it because it manages to shine through the language barrier.”
- “No character customization; the story is fragmented, driven by hackneyed amnesia tropes.”
- “The machine translation is an audacity (understanding the story becomes linguistic research, with wording often nonsensical).”
- “In addition, with the story being shoehorned and contrived to the point where players are forced into decisions at gunpoint ('I have your key'), there is a lack of sustained reward and meaningful integration of player agency into the plot; they trod along a path of predetermined misery, seduced by the promise of power and spectacle.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is heavily text-based, requiring players to read extensively to make informed choices, which some find detracts from the experience. While the story and core gameplay are praised, the minigames are considered subpar, and players feel restricted compared to the previous title.
- “The story and gameplay are great, but the minigames are lacking, and there are limitations compared to the previous title.”
- “The quality is really bad, and it even impacts the gameplay, since you have to read a lot of text to understand what's going on and make the correct choices.”
- “The entire gameplay loop revolves around reading text and understanding it!”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is currently considered low, indicating that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit the experience after their initial playthrough.
- “Replayability is low for now.”
- “The game lacks enough variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for creating a strong atmosphere, effectively complementing the narrative and characters alongside the music.
- “The game's atmosphere is strong, with visuals and music working together with the compelling narrative and characters to great effect.”
- “The graphics are stunning, bringing the world to life with incredible detail and vibrant colors.”
- “Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game presents a compelling space opera concept, reviewers express disappointment in its emotional depth, citing insufficient world-building and a lack of meaningful expansions that could enhance player engagement and connection to the narrative.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, as the combination of visuals, music, and a compelling narrative enhances the overall experience, creating a captivating environment for players.
- “The game's atmosphere is strong, with visuals and music working together with the compelling narrative and characters to great effect.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game significantly enhances the atmosphere, complementing the visuals and narrative to create an immersive experience that resonates with players.
- “The game's atmosphere is strong, with visuals and music working together with the strong narrative and characters to great effect.”