Nordlicht

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 37 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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"Nordlicht is a single-player, violence-free point-and-click game with an intriguing story and wholesome themes. Accompany Aurora, her guinea pig Peter Silie, and her father Rupert on their journey to the cold north, encountering mysterious stars and overcoming nature's dangers. Experience the game's atmospheric music and hand-drawn visuals, making it enjoyable for all ages."

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
story11 positive mentions
atmosphere2 negative mentions
  • Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • Heartwarming story about family and connection, with a sweet father-daughter dynamic.
  • Relaxing music that complements the game's atmosphere, making it a soothing experience.
  • Game is very short, typically taking only 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • Gameplay is plagued by slow character movement and pacing issues, making it feel drawn out.
  • Encountered bugs, including a game-breaking issue that requires restarting from the last save, and lack of autosave functionality.
  • story36 mentions

    The game features a heartwarming and poignant story centered on a family's journey to connect with each other, particularly a father and daughter on a tradition-filled voyage. While the narrative is simple and somewhat predictable, it is well-presented with beautiful visuals and music, creating an enjoyable experience despite its brevity and occasional pacing issues. Overall, the story resonates with themes of love and acceptance, making it a sweet, if not deeply engaging, tale.

    • “The story: a family overcoming challenges to see each other.”
    • “A family story about a dad and his little daughter on a voyage towards the northern lights to fulfill a yearly tradition.”
    • “Nordlicht is a small gem of a game that tells a heartwarming story with beautiful visuals and sound design.”
    • “The story is simple and foreseeable but still well put together.”
    • “Since the game is so short, there isn't much to the story.”
    • “The story appears to have a few minor translation errors and/or typos in the text, but nothing that detracts from being able to understand the dialogue or story.”
  • graphics23 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their colorful, stylized, and hand-drawn artwork, which creates a charming and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the beautiful art style as the game's standout feature, complemented by uplifting music that enhances the overall experience. While some note the simplicity of the graphics, they agree that the visuals effectively contribute to the game's emotional depth and appeal.

    • “Nordlicht is a short point-and-click game, with stunning visuals, in which a little girl and her father set out on a journey to find her mother.”
    • “The hand-drawn artwork is beautiful in this game.”
    • “The art style is very clean and well-done, and is probably the best selling point of the game.”
    • “The game has a deliberately simple graphic style; the characters look like cutouts placed upon the backgrounds, and there is even a visible white outline around the cutout.”
    • “- no graphical, audio or gameplay settings.”
    • “Even though the game has a childish artwork that works really well with the game atmosphere, the game has much depth behind the scenes.”
  • music19 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, effectively complementing the beautiful art style and overall tone of the game. While some reviewers noted that the soundtrack may be too soothing or not particularly memorable, it is generally considered uplifting and well-suited to the game's emotional narrative. Overall, the music enhances the experience, making it a fitting backdrop for the short, wholesome story.

    • “The music in this is beautiful, uplifting, and relaxing, matching the overall feel of the game with the graphics and story.”
    • “Plus the music/melodies are great and very heart-oriented.”
    • “The music was an excellent fit in helping to frame the mood of the game.”
    • “The game comes with an original and cute art style and (almost too) relaxing music.”
    • “But with a wonderful art style and complimentary (if not memorable) music, it's a decent game for anyone who wants to play through a short wholesome story.”
    • “Music works well for the tone of the game - if not memorable, then certainly calming.”
  • gameplay15 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as simple and reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventure mechanics, involving object examination and interaction. While some players found it engaging and appreciated the smooth mechanics, others criticized it for being boring and lacking depth, with unclear elements and minimal puzzles leading to a short overall experience. Despite mixed feelings, the game offers a blend of emotional storytelling and interactive exploration.

    • “The gameplay is simple and easy to understand.”
    • “I strongly recommend it to those who enjoy emotional stories and good gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay contains traditional inventory-based puzzles and one simple minigame but is mostly focused on exploration and interaction with companions.”
    • “The story was sweet, but I found the gameplay boring and the ship portion was annoying.”
    • “Without terrible pacing, it would be done in like 15-20 minutes, because there's very little gameplay and puzzles.”
    • “Some gameplay elements are also unclear, like when talking to Peter/Rupert at a specific place gives new options.”
  • emotional10 mentions

    The emotional aspect of "Nordlicht" is highlighted by its heartwarming story centered on family and memories, complemented by beautiful hand-drawn visuals and music. While the narrative may be predictable, it resonates deeply with players seeking a wholesome experience, making it a touching and memorable short adventure. Overall, it is praised for its ability to evoke emotions and provide a fulfilling, albeit brief, storytelling experience.

    • “I strongly recommend this game to those who enjoy emotional stories and good gameplay.”
    • “The game tries to tell a touching story of family by giving you glimpses of past memories.”
    • “Nordlicht is a small gem of a game that tells a heartwarming story with beautiful visuals and sound design.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charming, childlike artwork that effectively complements its deeper narrative elements. While the graphics and overall ambiance are praised, some players note that the pacing detracts from the overall experience.

    • “This game offers really nice graphics, atmosphere, and story.”
    • “Even though the game has a childish artwork that works really well with the game atmosphere, it has much depth behind the scenes.”
    • “This game offers really nice graphics, atmosphere, and story, but has terrible pacing.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including bugs such as black screens, cutscene problems, and a game-breaking glitch, leading some users to change their reviews to negative due to the extent of these issues.

    • “The game is really buggy.”
    • “It's a bit buggy but not prohibitively so: black screen, screen does not follow avatar, early set-in of cutscene.”
    • “I flipped the review to negative, as it's way too buggy, including a game-breaking issue.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game is relatively short, lasting 90 to 120 minutes, and lacks replayability, particularly due to the absence of achievements. Players suggest it may be more worthwhile to purchase during a discount, given its limited replay value.

    • “It's a relatively short game (90 - 120 mins assuming you don't run into issues) with no replayability, especially since there are no achievements as of writing this, so make sure this is something you're interested in.”
    • “Due to the lack of replayability and the short length, this may be a good game to pick up on a discount.”
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