Lights Off: Director's Cut

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Lights Off: Director's Cut is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Insanctum Games and was released on February 16, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Lights Off!" is a suspenseful horror adventure game where players must navigate through a dark office building while avoiding deadly encounters with creepy dolls. The game features permadeath, so players must tread carefully and use their environment and resources strategically to survive. With a focus on stealth and exploration, "Lights Off!" offers a unique and thrilling experience for horror game enthusiasts.

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Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Lights Off: Director's Cut offers a nostalgic and relatable premise that effectively captures childhood fears of the dark, providing a tense atmosphere throughout the gameplay.
The game features multiple endings and a new sprint function, enhancing replayability and adding a layer of excitement to the experience.
As a free game, it delivers solid value with engaging audio design and a short playtime that keeps players on edge without overstaying its welcome.

The visual style, while fitting the horror theme, feels outdated and lacks the freshness that some players desire, leading to a sense of repetitiveness in indie horror aesthetics.
Some gameplay elements from the original were removed or altered in ways that detracted from the overall experience, such as the execution of the final night and the presence of invisible walls during monster encounters.
The game is very short and may leave players wanting more content or depth, as some aspects feel underdeveloped and could benefit from additional narrative elements.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The graphics in the game are generally considered an improvement over the original, featuring a unique art style that suits the horror genre, though they remain low poly and somewhat basic. While some players appreciate the visuals, noting their effectiveness in creating atmosphere, others feel that the graphics are merely passable and do not compensate for shortcomings in gameplay. Overall, the visuals are seen as acceptable but not groundbreaking, with a mix of opinions on their impact on the overall experience.
- “I personally like graphics like this when it comes to horror games, and I think it accomplished what it was looking for.”
- “Such a cool art style, and the section where you capture evidence was great!”
- “Graphics are acceptable (low poly), and there are 3 different endings available.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Graphics are acceptable (low poly) and there are 3 different endings available.”
- “It's a little better than the original, basically in many ways the same game with upgraded graphical attributes.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of variety and depth, with players noting that the limited interactions, such as light switches, lead to a monotonous experience that feels stretched out. While some mechanics, like the ability to open one's eyes while sleeping, are seen as innovative, the overall gameplay does not meet the expectations for engaging and immersive experiences, particularly in relation to its visual quality. Additionally, incorporating more narrative elements could enhance player understanding and engagement.
- “Now this game has a mechanic where you can open your eyes while you're sleeping.”
- “Cool mechanic, however what if I was deaf?”
- “That being said, my point of critique, that there weren’t enough gameplay elements outside of the light switches, like a TV you could turn on or a book you could read, still remains valid.”
- “This would have been okay for 20-30 seconds, but this rather dull gameplay carries on for more than 2 minutes.”
- “By incorporating notes or other narrative elements, the game could provide players with a deeper understanding of the events and motivations behind the gameplay.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and spooky qualities, effectively capturing a dark and creepy vibe that enhances the horror experience. While some users feel that the visual fidelity could be improved, the retro aesthetic and psychological elements contribute positively to the overall ambiance, making it a standout in the indie horror genre.
- “The atmosphere is incredible.”
- “This is a small horror game that offers good retro vibes, a dark creepy atmosphere, and replayability with the option of having multiple endings.”
- “This is my favorite type of indie horror game, not disgusting, just a great atmospheric indie horror game.”
- “Perhaps the developer could have done more to increase the visual fidelity of the remake while still keeping the spooky atmosphere.”
- “This was extremely immersive-breaking for me, which is a shame, since the horror atmosphere and the psychological element are the main features of the lights-off games.”
- “Simple and pixelated, but it makes up for a spooky atmosphere.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The story is brief, focusing on seven consecutive nights, and while it is generally well-received, many players feel that the inclusion of a more developed storyline would significantly improve the overall gaming experience.
- “[i]Lights Off[/i] tells the story of 7 consecutive nights.”
- “The addition of a storyline would greatly enhance the overall gaming experience.”
- “The story is quite short, but it is a really nice game overall.”
- “The only aspect I would personally appreciate is the inclusion of a storyline.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it detracts from the suspense, particularly with the comedic portrayal of banishing the entity. The various endings offer a range of experiences, from amusing to intriguing, contributing to an overall entertaining experience.
- “The different endings ranged from funny to interesting.”
- “Funny, short, and entertaining.”
- “The suspense of the original is actually lessened significantly, and banishing the entity portion was just too funny of a concept for me to be that frightened by.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its simplistic design, leading to a lack of engaging content and resulting in minimal to no replayability.
- “Still, it is a very simplistic game, meaning that it is boring and repetitive, and the replay value is nonexistent.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, suggesting that it can detract from the overall experience.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, the sense of achievement when leveling up is incredibly satisfying.”
- “It can feel a bit grindy at times.”
- “The grinding aspect really drags down the overall experience.”
- “I found myself stuck in a repetitive grind that made the game less enjoyable.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the emotional impact of the game, particularly how the darkness creates a sense of discomfort. However, some feel that introducing a monster detracts from the personal fear generated by their own imagination.
- “I like how turning the lights off genuinely made me feel uncomfortable, but I think putting a monster in the concept kind of threw it off since then it wouldn't be your own imagination causing the fear.”

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Lights Off: Director's Cut is a action game with horror theme.

Lights Off: Director's Cut is available on PC, Windows and PlayStation.

Lights Off: Director's Cut was released on February 16, 2024.

Lights Off: Director's Cut was developed by Insanctum Games.

Lights Off: Director's Cut has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Lights Off: Director's Cut is a single player game.

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