LIT: Bend the Light
- May 15, 2020
- Copperglass
- 5h median play time
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Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a soothing soundtrack, creating a relaxing atmosphere for players.
- Each level offers multiple solutions, encouraging creativity and experimentation, which enhances replayability.
- The mechanics are intuitive and easy to grasp, making it accessible for players of all skill levels while still providing a satisfying challenge.
- The controls can be finicky, making precise adjustments difficult, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under a few hours, leaving some wanting more content.
- There is no way to track previously found solutions, which can lead to repetitive setups and confusion when trying to find new solutions.
- graphics34 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and aesthetically pleasing visuals, often described as having a charming steampunk aesthetic. Players appreciate the effective use of light effects and minimalistic design, which enhance the overall experience, making it visually satisfying and immersive. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, with many reviewers highlighting their quality and the delightful presentation.
“One of the more aesthetically pleasing puzzle games out there.”
“The visuals are simple but the light effects are gorgeous.”
“Fantastic graphics and amazing soundtrack make this game great, but it's the gameplay which makes it super-duper.”
“The visuals are simple but effective, and the minimalistic approach to the music (with long periods of silence) is an interesting choice which may help to avoid the frustration of hearing a backing track looping over and over.”
“The graphics give a rather steampunky aesthetic, which I liked.”
“Game looks well thought out and visuals represent that.”
- music30 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience of gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the gentle soundtrack that adapts to player actions, as well as the minimalistic approach that avoids repetitive loops. Overall, the combination of delightful music and engaging puzzles contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
“The music is gentle and well done (it adapts nicely to what you are doing).”
“The music is marvelous and supports the very relaxing mood of this game!”
“Relaxing puzzle game with a great and atmospheric soundtrack!”
“The minimalistic approach to the music, with long periods of silence, is an interesting choice which may help to avoid the frustration of hearing a backing track looping over and over.”
“The soundtrack and atmosphere of the game are also way beyond that of any other simple puzzle game I've played.”
“Very relaxing game with heartwarming music.”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by unique and innovative mechanics that challenge players with a variety of puzzles, enhanced by beautiful visuals and a captivating soundtrack. While many players appreciate the intuitive controls and the depth of the mechanics, some express concerns about level design and repetitiveness, suggesting that the game could benefit from a level editor to expand its replayability. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and offers a meditative experience, though it may feel short or tedious for some.
“The music is great, the mechanics work flawlessly, and the levels offer great variety.”
“Fantastic graphics and amazing soundtrack make this game great, but it's the gameplay which makes it super-duper.”
“The mechanics are easy and intuitive to understand, and I like the variety of the levels, offering many different layouts with multiple solutions.”
“Ok, the idea is good and unusual, but overall gameplay was a bit boring to me, mostly due to the idea of 'different solutions' to the same puzzle as it does not seem to be thought over properly.”
“Too much of the same mechanics gets super tedious after a while.”
“Controlling mechanics is not one of them.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to issues with object selection and repetitive mechanics. The level resets can add to the confusion, making it challenging to remember previous solutions, which contributes to a sense of monotony as the game progresses.
“Selecting a different object can be a little tedious, as the game sometimes fails to select the intended item.”
“Grinding gets really tedious and frustrating towards the end.”
“Too much of the same mechanics becomes super tedious after a while.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a preference for puzzle games that incorporate a compelling narrative, as pure puzzle games often lack the depth needed to maintain their interest. There is a desire for darker, more intricate backstories to enhance the storytelling aspect of these games.
“Although I love puzzles, I don't play many pure puzzle games (those without any kind of story) and most do not hold my interest for long.”
“Although I love puzzles, I don't play many pure puzzle games (those without any kind of story), and most do not hold my interest for long.”
“I would love to see increased depth of storytelling.”
“Give me some dark backstory.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally rewarding, noting a sense of accomplishment from discovering unintended solutions. The relaxing gameplay, complemented by heartwarming music, contributes to an overall uplifting experience.
“I managed to get a few of the extra/unintended solutions before finishing the game, and it made me feel pretty accomplished.”
“Very relaxing game with heartwarming music.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its exceptional soundtrack, which enhances the relaxing experience of the puzzles, setting it apart from typical puzzle games.
“The soundtrack and atmosphere of the game are way beyond that of any other simple puzzle game I've played.”
“Relaxing puzzle game with a great and atmospheric soundtrack!”
“The soundtrack and atmosphere of the game are also way beyond that of any other simple puzzle game I've played.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the developer's witty feedback and finding the overall experience to be both great and funny.
“I appreciate the feedback and humor from the developer.”
“Great and funny game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that each level offers good replayability due to the presence of unique puzzle solutions that encourage experimentation and creativity.
“Each level has a reasonable replayability since there are puzzle solutions no one has thought of before.”
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and fresh.”
“With multiple endings and hidden secrets, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
“The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to go back.”
“After finishing the game, I found that the lack of varied outcomes made replaying it feel pointless.”
“While the initial experience was enjoyable, the limited choices and predictable outcomes severely diminish replayability.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the game suffers from poor optimization, with performance issues persisting even at the lowest settings.
“The only con I can really think of is that it seems to be poorly optimized even with the lowest settings.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report occasional bugs with controls, particularly when rotating pieces, which can be frustrating but manageable. Additionally, achieving precise angles for light beams requires a delicate touch, though these stability issues are generally considered surmountable.
“Sometimes the controls can be a bit buggy; occasionally it won't let you rotate a piece unless you shift its position a bit first, even if nothing is blocking it. This can be annoying if you just got it into the ideal position.”
“The game frequently crashes during gameplay, which disrupts the experience and makes it frustrating to progress.”
“I've encountered several instances where the game freezes, forcing me to restart and lose my progress, which is incredibly frustrating.”
