Path of Light

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Path of Light is a single player action game. It was developed by Luminary Studios and was released on April 24, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Path of Light is a stealth adventure game following the journey of Lumi, a little robot seeking to reclaim his town's stolen light. Escape enemies, solve puzzles, and navigate obstacles to ascend the Forgotten Chapel. Unlock AbilitiesAs Lumi progresses upwards through the Forgotten Chapel, he unlocks a total of four unique abilities to aid in his escape. Venture into LightExplore four shadowy l…

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a wonderful UI and great environmental storytelling, enhancing the overall experience.
The art style is gorgeous and charming, making it visually appealing.
The game offers interesting lore and puzzles, providing a fun and engaging gameplay experience.

The lack of a save-game feature is a significant drawback, forcing players to restart the game if they quit.
The third-person camera can feel awkward and may detract from the gameplay experience.
Some gameplay mechanics, like the flash ability, are ineffective, leading to frustration during stealth sections.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous art style, which evokes nostalgia for classic game design. While some users question the technical demands of the visuals, they agree that the graphics are visually appealing and complement the gameplay effectively. Overall, the game's aesthetics contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “The art style is gorgeous!”
- “There are interesting gameplay ideas, the visuals are nice, and the game isn't too long - give it a try!”
- “I love the art style, and it reminds me of my days of game design in high school.”
- “Given the game's visuals, I have no idea what was so CPU or GPU-intensive in order for that to occur.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay is characterized as a 3D third-person platformer with stealth elements, offering interesting mechanics and appealing visuals. While it may not fully embody the "stealth adventure" label, it provides a reasonably enjoyable experience that is not overly lengthy, making it worth a try.
- “There are interesting gameplay ideas, the visuals are nice, and the game isn't too long - give it a try!”
- “The graphics are perfectly fine and the mechanics work reasonably well.”
- “While the game calls itself a 'stealth adventure,' it really is a 3D third-person platformer with some stealth mechanics.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the levels.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive tasks that quickly become boring.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its engaging narrative and effective environmental storytelling, complemented by a wonderful user interface that enhances the overall experience.
- “Wonderful UI, great environmental storytelling, interesting story.”