Mislight
- June 1, 2023
- Etherlight
Get on SteamA 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!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features fun and creative gameplay mechanics, utilizing a magical flashlight to combat enemies.
- The pixel art style and sound design are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The game offers a variety of unlockable power-ups and cosmetics, adding depth and customization to the gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from frustrating difficulty spikes, particularly during boss fights, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- Navigation can be challenging due to similar-looking areas and a small in-game map, making it hard to find objectives.
- The lack of dialogue from NPCs and minimal music can make the game feel less engaging and immersive.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and intuitive mechanics, combining platforming and shooting elements effectively. Players appreciate the creative design, smooth performance, and engaging challenges, all enhanced by a captivating soundtrack. Overall, the gameplay experience is described as enjoyable and immersive.
“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.”
“The gameplay is very easy and intuitive.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while players appreciate the shop music and find it enjoyable, the limited soundtrack—consisting mainly of the title and shop themes—leaves some feeling that the map music is lackluster and unengaging. Overall, the quality of the music is noted positively, but its repetitiveness and minimal variety may detract from the overall experience.
“I was really drawn by the challenge and the overall setting, music, colors, and mechanics of the game.”
“I really liked the shop music.”
“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.”
“However, the music on the map is white noise I didn't care for.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of "mislight" are praised for their beautiful pixel art style and cohesive dark aesthetic, which is consistent across the game's five distinct zones. Players appreciate the artistic design, noting that it enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
“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.”
“The overall aesthetic remains dark and cave-like throughout the game, despite the five different zones that change the landscape slightly.”
“The graphics lack variety, making the environments feel monotonous and uninspired.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is short and straightforward, making it easy to follow, though some players find it lacking depth due to minimal dialogue from key NPCs. The narrative unfolds primarily through gameplay rather than a detailed introduction, leaving some players wanting more context.
“Because the intro doesn't give you much to chew on, the story is told as you play the game.”
“The story for the game is short and simple; it's easy to follow, and that is completely fine.”
“There are a few story-based NPCs in the game, yet they don't say anything meaningful even when it seems like they are trying to.”
“Because the intro doesn't provide much context, the story unfolds as you play the game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating, as enemies often feel like tedious bullet sponges rather than genuine challenges. However, farming for shards is seen as beneficial, as it allows for valuable upgrades that enhance gameplay.
“Enemies become tedious bullet sponges, not really challenges but more like annoyances.”
“Grinding for resources feels more like a chore than an engaging gameplay mechanic.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its graphics and smooth performance, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a nostalgic nod to classic SNES games, enhanced by an eerie and chilling environment that immerses players in a haunting experience.
“Snes classic nostalgia with an eerie environment and chilling atmosphere.”
“The game immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful world that keeps you on edge.”
“Every corner of the game is filled with a palpable tension that enhances the overall experience.”
“The game tries to evoke a sense of nostalgia, but the eerie environment feels more unsettling than engaging.”
“While the visuals aim for a classic feel, the atmosphere often comes off as disjointed and lacking coherence.”
“The chilling atmosphere is present, but it often overshadows the gameplay, making it hard to stay immersed.”
