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Path of Light

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66%Game Brain Score
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optimization
95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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Path of Light is a single player platformer game with a horror theme. 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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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
  • Charming hand-drawn art style and atmospheric environment that engages players.
  • Interesting and enjoyable gameplay with decent puzzles and stealth mechanics.
  • Impressive achievement for a student project, with no critical bugs and a compelling lore.
  • No save-game or checkpoint feature, forcing players to restart the game from the beginning upon quitting.
  • Some control issues including unresponsive or limited movement and awkward camera lock.
  • Performance dips on certain hardware and occasional frustrating difficulty with timing abilities like the flash.
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a gorgeous and appealing art style that is both visually pleasing and reminiscent of classic game design. Despite concerns about technical intensity, the visuals are well-executed and complement the gameplay effectively.

    • “The art style is gorgeous!”
    • “I love the art style, and it reminds me of my days of game design in high school.”
    • “There are interesting gameplay ideas, visuals are nice, game isn't too long - give it a try!”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay combines 3D third-person platforming with stealth elements, offering functional mechanics and enjoyable visuals. While not strictly a stealth adventure, it presents interesting ideas and a well-paced experience. Overall, it's a solid and engaging game worth trying.

    • “While the game calls itself a 'stealth adventure,' it really is a 3D third-person platformer with some stealth mechanics.”
    • “The graphics are perfectly fine and the mechanics work reasonably well.”
    • “There are interesting gameplay ideas, visuals are nice, game isn't too long - give it a try!”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is inconsistent, with noticeable performance dips occurring on the Steam Deck in certain areas.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's hand-drawn art creates a charming and immersive atmosphere that effectively keeps players engaged throughout the experience.

    • “The hand-drawn art in books and on walls is charming, and the atmosphere kept me engaged.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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”
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Path of Light is a platformer game with horror theme.

Path of Light is available on PC and Windows.

Path of Light was released on April 24, 2025.

Path of Light was developed by Luminary Studios.

Path of Light has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Path of Light for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Path of Light is a single player game.

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