Mislight

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Mislight is a single player platformer game with horror, fantasy, drama and thriller themes. It was developed by Etherlight and was released on June 1, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

A Side Scroller Adventure game with a slight touch of Thriller. Use the powers of your flashlight to light up the shadow creatures that roam trought the forest and seek your way out!

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Enjoyable and fun gameplay combining platforming and shooting mechanics with a magical flashlight as a unique weapon.
Beautiful pixel art style with detailed dark, eerie forest atmosphere and neat sound design that enhances the spooky vibe.
Interesting upgrade system and a variety of unlockable anime/game-inspired costumes that add charm and customization.

Some difficulty spikes, particularly in boss fights, that can feel frustrating and lengthen the game unnecessarily.
Navigation and map issues: in-game map is very small with no zoom, and locating doors and switches can be confusing.
Lack of NPC dialogue and poor story delivery, relying mainly on lore notes with some font readability problems.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
36%
The gameplay is praised for being fun, smooth, and intuitive, with a creative blend of platforming and shooting mechanics. Players appreciate the engaging challenge, well-designed details, and enjoyable use of unique elements like a magical flashlight. Overall, it offers a seamless and entertaining 2D platforming experience.
- “I was really drawn by the challenge and the overall setting, music, colors, and mechanics of the game.”
- “I love how the game combines platforming and shooting mechanics that make it a very fun and enjoyable 2D platformer.”
- “Creative gameplay and design; runs amazingly smooth on deck.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's music is limited mainly to the title and shop areas, with the shop music being well-liked. However, some players found the in-game map music to be unappealing, describing it as white noise. Overall, the music is considered good and complements the smooth gameplay.
- “I was really drawn by the challenge and the overall setting, music, colors, and mechanics of the game.”
- “The only music in the game was the title and the shop music, which I admit, I really liked.”
- “The music is really good and gameplay is smooth.”
- “The only music in the game was the title and the shop music (which I admit, I really liked the shop music).”
- “The only music in the game was the title and the shop music (which I admit, I really liked the shop music).”
- “However, the music on the map is white noise I didn't care for.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game features a beautiful pixel art style with a dark, cave-like aesthetic that remains consistent across its five different zones. Its graphics are well-designed and visually appealing, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- “It starts out fine enough, and has a very nice art style and aesthetic.”
- “mislight has a very beautiful pixel art style that I enjoyed very much.”
- “There are five different zones that change the landscape slightly, although the overall aesthetic remains dark and cave-like throughout the game.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's story is short, simple, and easy to follow, unfolding gradually during gameplay. However, story-based NPCs offer minimal dialogue, resulting in a narrative that feels sparse and underdeveloped.
- “The story for the game is short and simple, it’s easy to follow and that is completely fine.”
- “Because the intro doesn't give you much to chew on, the story is told as you play the game.”
- “There are a few story-based NPCs that the game has, yet they don't say anything either when they feel like they are saying something.”
- “There are a few story-based NPCs in the game, yet they don't say anything meaningful even when they seem like they are about to.”
- “The story for the game is short and simple; it’s easy to follow, but lacks depth.”
- “Because the intro doesn't provide much context, the story is only revealed gradually as you play, which can feel sparse.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is often tedious, with enemies feeling like bullet sponges rather than true challenges, leading to annoyance rather than engagement. However, farming for shards remains beneficial, as acquiring upgrades provides meaningful progress.
- “Enemies become tedious bullet sponges, not really challenges but more like annoyances.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight that the game's optimization ensures smooth graphics and stable performance, providing an enjoyable visual experience without significant technical issues.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for blending nostalgic SNES-style visuals with an eerie, chilling environment, creating a compelling and immersive experience.
- “SNES classic nostalgia with eerie environment and chilling atmosphere.”