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Safelight

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64%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

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Safelight is a single player action adventure game with horror, thriller and historical themes. It was developed by BiMonocle Games and was released on November 15, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Safelight: the first-person puzzle horror, and debut game, from BiMonocle Games. You are an amateur photographer, and you find yourself suddenly alone on a Victorian-themed cruise ship, previously filled with passengers. As you explore it becomes apparent that entire areas of the ship have vanished. You're left with nothing but your wits and a makeshift darkroom that you've set up in y…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
atmosphere5 positive mentions
  • Immersive atmosphere with haunting graphics and sound design that enhances the horror experience.
  • Engaging and unique puzzle mechanics, particularly the film developing aspect, which adds depth to the gameplay.
  • Strong debut from the developers, showcasing a good balance between puzzles and atmospheric tension without relying on jump scares.
  • Repetitive mechanics in finding and developing film can lead to moments of monotony.
  • Limited variety in enemy types, which diminishes the overall horror experience.
  • Abrupt ending leaves several narrative threads unresolved, potentially frustrating players seeking closure.

  • atmosphere

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 11% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and haunting environment, characterized by excellent graphics and sinister sound design that effectively build tension. Reviewers appreciate the use of liminal spaces and the absence of cheap jump scares, emphasizing that the true horror lies in the atmospheric experience and audio. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the adventure and puzzle-solving elements.

    • “The game masterfully creates a haunting environment with good graphics and a sinister sound design, keeping me on edge throughout my exploration.”
    • “There is a great use of liminal spaces to enhance the spooky atmosphere, and the sound design was great.”
    • “Score: 7 out of 10 camera flashes—a snapshot of horror that develops a chilling atmosphere but could use a bit more exposure.”
    • “You won't find any cheap jumpscares here, as the real horror is found through atmosphere and audio.”
    • “Spooky atmosphere.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The gameplay features engaging puzzles that involve recovering hidden rolls of film to restore parts of the ship, adding a rewarding challenge. However, some players found the film-finding and developing mechanics to be repetitive at times, which slightly detracted from the overall excitement, despite the interesting flashlight mechanic for dealing with enemies.

    • “The engaging puzzles, such as recovering hidden rolls of film to restore missing areas of the ship, added a unique and challenging layer to the gameplay, making each discovery rewarding.”
    • “I liked the flashlight mechanic for dealing with enemies.”
    • “The film developing mechanic was very interesting.”
    • “The repetitive mechanics made the process of finding and developing film monotonous, slightly diminishing the overall excitement.”
    • “Gameplay feels unbalanced, with certain mechanics overshadowing others and leading to a frustrating experience.”
    • “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay fully.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for creating an immersive and haunting atmosphere, complemented by a sinister sound design that enhances the overall tension during exploration.

    • “The game masterfully creates a haunting environment with stunning graphics and a sinister sound design, keeping me on edge throughout my exploration.”
    • “The visuals are breathtaking, with intricate details that bring the world to life and enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual treat that draws you deeper into the game's narrative.”
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Safelight is a action adventure game with horror, thriller and historical themes. Common tags for Safelight include first-person, realistic, indie, linear, atmospheric and others.

Safelight is available on PC and Windows.

Safelight was released on November 15, 2024.

Safelight was developed by BiMonocle Games.

Safelight has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Safelight for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Safelight is a single player game.

Similar games include Amenti, Left Alone, Scauage, Find Yourself, Ontotis and others.