Lit the Torch

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“There are loads of great mobile games getting teased at the moment, and Lit the Torch is definitely one of them.” -Pocket Gamer Lit the Torch is challenging puzzle platformer with a twist! Players control a Night Watch as they light torches and navigate through a shattered timeline. The twist is that player's can burn a portal into a different time to navigate to new altars and burn a path throu…

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Charming and adorable art style that enhances the overall experience.
Clever and progressively challenging puzzles that keep players engaged.
Relaxing gameplay with a heartfelt narrative that resonates with players.

The story feels flat and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more content.
Controls can be clunky and finicky, leading to frustration in some puzzles.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting a longer experience.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The game's story is characterized by a charming narrative and cute art style that evoke warmth, though it suffers from clunky storytelling and vague execution, partly due to translation issues. While some players found the relationship between characters endearing, others felt the overall plot was lacking and poorly explained. Despite these shortcomings, the clever execution of the minimal story and engaging gameplay mechanics were noted as positives.
- “Super cute art style, super cute narrative and story; will leave you in awe and with warmth in your heart.”
- “Game has common options and a level selection screen, conveniently allowing replaying certain levels for missing achievements or replaying the story.”
- “Unfortunately, the story feels flat and vague.”
- “Store page explains the background story but it doesn't help much.”
- “The story and your relationship with the twin was really cute, even if it didn't feel well explained.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
Gameplay in the game starts off with limited mechanics, but significantly improves around the 40% mark, introducing new elements every few levels. While the mechanics may not be groundbreaking, the alternating level-specific challenges provide a satisfying experience, albeit with some levels requiring multiple attempts to complete. Overall, the game offers a solid amount of content for its price, with engaging puzzles and a charming art style.
- “The mechanics are a bit limited in the first few levels, but about 40% into the game, the pace picks up quite a lot and you start exploring new mechanics every 2-3 levels!”
- “With the alternating mechanics, some levels can be quite challenging and take several tries before beating them.”
- “For a $1 game, I got 53 levels worth of 2.5 hours of gameplay before being finished.”
- “The mechanics are a bit limited in the first few levels, but about 40% into the game, the pace picks up quite a lot and you start exploring new mechanics every 2-3 levels.”
- “You may not find revolutionary ideas in gameplay mechanics here, but the experience is still enjoyable.”
- “Then you lose the lens, instead being constrained to level-specific mechanics, like periodically switching worlds.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and gorgeous art style, which enhances the overall relaxing experience. Players appreciate the stunning backgrounds and delightful visuals, making it a standout feature despite the game's short length and narrative shortcomings.
- “Super cute art style, super cute narrative and story; will leave you in awe and with warmth in your heart.”
- “Art style is just gorgeous (even more than that, if you also consider the asking price).”
- “While its story was lacking, 'lit the torch' gets my kudos for the delightful art style, stunning backgrounds, and diverse use of the puzzle mechanics.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game visually unappealing.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its charming art style and touching narrative, creating a deeply emotional experience that leaves players feeling warm and awed. Many reviewers consider it one of the most heartfelt experiences they've encountered in gaming.
- “Super cute art style, super cute narrative and story; will leave you in awe and fill your heart with warmth.”
- “One of the most heartfelt experiences I've ever had.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game received mixed feedback, with some users finding it only "okayish," while the overall experience is enhanced by vivid visuals and engaging puzzles that increase in difficulty.
- “The music is vibrant and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The melodies are catchy and memorable, making the game even more enjoyable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Overall, users report that the game generally plays smoothly with minimal glitches, although some have experienced occasional minor issues.
- “A few glitches here and there.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several freezes during gameplay, which ruined the experience.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that while the character design and art are visually appealing, there is little emphasis on character development, with a focus instead on the enjoyment of puzzle-solving mechanics.