Northern Lights

33%
Game Brain Score Based on 28 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Northern Lights is a story-driven exploration game set in a mystical forest. You play as a young girl on a quest to find the Northern Lights and uncover the secrets of her past. The game features beautiful visuals, puzzles, and a captivating narrative.

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33%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a visually appealing art style that many players enjoyed.
  • The atmosphere and sound design contribute to an immersive experience, evoking a sense of mystery and intrigue.
  • Despite its short length, some players found the game to be a pleasant distraction and appreciated its potential for future updates.
  • The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and repetitive, with many puzzles lacking depth and challenge.
  • The game is very short, with most players completing it in under 30 minutes, leaving them wanting more content and a more developed story.
  • Frustrating controls and poorly placed checkpoints lead to a trial-and-error experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
  • story14 mentions

    The story in the game is criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking depth, with players expressing disappointment over its brevity and the minimal information provided about the plot and world. While some find the premise intriguing and see potential for expansion, many feel that the current narrative fails to deliver on its promises, leaving key elements unexplained and the overall experience unsatisfying.

    • “The story is very intriguing; however, you only get a few snippets. For a tiny indie game, it does its job.”
    • “If the game could be expanded with a deeper story, more puzzles, and areas, it could be so much more. There's definitely potential.”
    • “It's bloody gorgeous and it draws you in with this mystery story about the king of diamonds, but then it just stops after 20 minutes without explaining anything to you.”
    • “The puzzles are stupid, the story is awkward, and the gameplay is lacking.”
    • “It's bloody gorgeous and it draws you in with this mystery story about the king of diamonds and then it just stops after 20 minutes, without explaining anything to you???”
    • “And the story alluded to in the game, such as the missing dog and the king of diamonds, is never explained at all.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for being tedious, slow, and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its short duration of only 20-30 minutes. Players found the puzzles unchallenging and the mechanics unengaging, leading to an overall disappointing experience despite the game's intriguing world. While some see potential for improvement in a sequel, the current gameplay is viewed as a significant drawback.

    • “There's a lot of character in this world, and it's wasted on gameplay that just plain isn't fun or rewarding.”
    • “I do want a sequel to this game because I feel the developers have a good chance to improve the game and make it into something really great, but the limited mechanics of this game really hold it back more than anything else.”
    • “The puzzles are stupid, the story is awkward, and the gameplay lacking.”
    • “The gameplay is sooooo slow.”
    • “The developers must have thought they designed something so beautiful, so immaculate, that they could make the gameplay slower than molasses, and the player would be enthralled at the sheer magnificence of the design.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their artistic style and aesthetic appeal, with many reviewers noting the impressive environments and character designs. While the visuals are a highlight, some players feel that the overall experience is diminished by the game's short length and simplistic gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, often compared to other well-regarded titles, but they may not be enough to justify the game's full price.

    • “The graphics are pretty cool; I love the style.”
    • “The graphics are fantastic and reminiscent in style of 'Human: Fall Flat'.”
    • “The graphics are quite nice to take in, and they got the larger backdrops nailed.”
    • “I would give this game a 5/10, and that is only because of the graphics.”
    • “For me, I love the artwork and style, but I found it a little hard and very short.”
    • “The music, graphics, and atmosphere remind me of 'Inside'.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, with an ambient soundtrack and subtle sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Many users appreciate the lovely music and its alignment with the game's graphic style, although some express disappointment with the game's length and lack of story. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's ambiance.

    • “The ambient soundtrack and effects enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The music, graphics, and atmosphere remind me of 'Inside'.”
    • “The ambient soundtrack and effects are noteworthy.”
    • “The music and subtle sound effects are well suited for this type of game.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its dystopian theme, complemented by a striking graphic style and immersive sound design. Many users draw comparisons to the game 'Inside', highlighting the effective combination of music and visuals that enhance the overall experience.

    • “Want an atmospheric sidescroller with a dystopian theme?”
    • “Atmosphere, graphic style, sound, and music create an immersive experience.”
    • “The music, graphics, and atmosphere remind me of 'Inside'.”
    • “The atmosphere, graphic style, sound, and music are all underwhelming.”
    • “The music, graphics, and atmosphere remind me of 'Inside', but not in a good way.”
    • “The overall atmosphere feels flat and lacks the depth needed to engage players.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with initial enjoyment quickly giving way to annoyance as the mechanics become repetitive and challenging. This detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging gameplay element.

    • “So, the rating is deserved; the game is not great, it's just an interesting short experience marred by tedious game mechanics.”
    • “In the beginning, this was fine, but it quickly became tedious and gets hard to the point where the buttons get flipped around.”
    • “For me, it was teeth-grindingly annoying at points.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the graphics and character design are praised for their quality and creativity, there is no specific mention of character development in the reviews, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point in the game.

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