Liquid Light

About

"Liquid Light" is a calming 1bit puzzle game where you use liquid light and dark to interact with creatures and solve puzzles in a world of darkness. Lightposts and Darkposts are key tools as you manipulate the creatures to help you progress. Inspired by Lode Runner, this game focuses on puzzles and carefully planning your moves.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features clever mechanics and a unique 'opposites attract' motif that enhances the puzzle experience.
The art style is charming, with well-animated creatures that add to the overall enjoyment of the game.
It's a short but satisfying puzzle game that can be completed in about half an hour, making it a fun way to pass the time.

The game is very short and feels more like a demo or proof of concept rather than a full-fledged title.
Some puzzles can be frustrating, particularly level 11, and the creature AI can be inconsistent.
There is a lack of additional features such as music, settings, or achievements, which limits the overall experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by clever and well-implemented mechanics centered around light and dark states, typical of a puzzle-platformer, though it features minimal platforming elements. While the game effectively showcases its simple mechanics without becoming repetitive, the last introduced mechanic sees limited use. Overall, players appreciate the interesting mechanics that enhance the experience.
- “It's a puzzle-platformer, with very little platforming actually, with mechanics revolving around the two different states you and things around you can be in: light or dark.”
- “It showcases well what can be done with the simple mechanics, without overstaying its welcome.”
- “Very clever and well-used mechanics, although the last one introduced doesn't get much use.”
- “What is it: a puzzle-platformer, with very little platforming actually, with mechanics revolving around the two different states you and things around you can be in, light or dark.”
- “So, it showcases well what can be done with the simple mechanics, without overstaying its welcome.”
graphics
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The game features 1-bit retro graphics that, while simplistic, are well-executed and enjoyable. Players appreciate the art style, noting that it complements the overall fun and engaging gameplay.
- “This is really well made and quite fun, though I'm terrible at puzzles! I quite enjoyed the art style of the game; keep up the good work!”
music
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Players express a desire for background music during gameplay, noting that while the absence of music is felt, the sound effects help maintain some level of engagement and prevent the experience from feeling too silent.
- “I wish there was music while playing, but at least the sound effects prevent it from being too quiet.”