She and the Light Bearer

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She and the Light Bearer is a single player action game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by Mojiken and was released on January 17, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"She and The Light Bearer" is a point-and-click adventure game with a fairy tale aesthetic, featuring a little firefly on a journey to awaken the Mother within a mysterious forest. The game is rich in art, poetry, dialogue, and music, and presents challenges and puzzles to earn the trust of the forest. With hand-drawn visuals and an instrumental acoustic soundtrack, players will be immersed in this musical and narrative experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 225 reviews

story70 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features stunning and unique artwork that creates a captivating visual experience.
The story is charming and whimsical, making it suitable for both children and adults, with themes of nature and self-discovery.
The gameplay is simple and accessible, with easy puzzles that allow players to focus on the narrative and enjoy the overall experience.

The dialogue can be overly lengthy and repetitive, which may detract from the overall pacing of the game.
Some players found the character voices annoying and distracting, leading to a less enjoyable audio experience.
The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 2-3 hours, which may not justify the price for some players.

story
200 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of *She and the Lightbearer* is described as a charming, fairytale-like narrative that follows a little firefly on a journey of self-discovery and nature restoration, appealing particularly to younger audiences. While the visuals and music are praised for their beauty, the storytelling is often critiqued for being simplistic, linear, and lacking emotional depth, with some players finding the dialogue repetitive and the plot predictable. Overall, it offers a relaxing experience with a heartwarming message, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more complex narrative.
- “The story is touching, the art is beautiful, the music is ethereal, and the gameplay is perfect.”
- “An incredibly pretty little game with a very touching and heartfelt story and a lively cast of characters.”
- “She and the light bearer dazzled me with its beautiful art style and compelling story.”
- “She and the Light Bearer's cute eco-spiritual journey unfolds as a pretty storybook without much intellectual challenge or emotional depth.”
- “The story is obtuse and the dialogue is annoying and repetitive.”
- “The plot is ill-explained and ultimately very unsatisfying.”
graphics
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "She and the Lightbearer" are widely praised for their beautiful, hand-drawn art style and vibrant color palette, creating a whimsical and enchanting atmosphere that enhances the game's fairytale narrative. Many reviewers highlight the visuals as the standout feature, describing them as charming, cute, and immersive, although some note minor technical issues and a lack of depth in gameplay. Overall, the game's aesthetic appeal is a significant draw for players seeking a visually captivating experience.
- “The art style is stunning, the music is very nice, and I loved each of the characters.”
- “The colorful crayon aesthetics make the environments and characters a joy to look at.”
- “The graphics are great, the scenes are amazing and I would recommend anyone to play this game!”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- “Overall, whether you might like this or not largely depends on how much value you place on the beauty and charm of the visuals (as this is the main thing it has going for it); I'd probably skip it.”
music
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The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and ethereal qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a calming soundtrack that complements the beautiful artwork and touching story. Many players found the music to be a standout feature, often describing it as delightful, relaxing, and even meditative, although some noted occasional issues with voiceovers overpowering the music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's aesthetic appeal and emotional depth.
- “The story is touching, the art is beautiful, the music is ethereal and the gameplay is perfect.”
- “The music is so complex and natural, so satisfying to the point where I stop playing just to listen to the music for a while with full volume on speaker.”
- “Gorgeous art, amazing music and beautiful tale put together into a wonderful experience.”
- “The music is so complex and natural, so satisfying to the point where I stop playing just to listen to the music for a while with the volume on full speaker.”
- “My only two caveats were that the music did get a bit repetitive at points, and the loading screen between each room was a bit annoying, but the game is so short it isn't a big deal.”
- “As beautiful as this game is in terms of art and music, I cannot stand by the game design itself.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "She and the Lightbearer" is primarily a simple point-and-click experience that emphasizes story and visuals over challenging puzzles, making it accessible but often repetitive and slow-paced. While the art and music are praised, many reviewers note that the gameplay lacks depth and variety, with some describing it as more of a visual novel than a traditional game. Overall, it offers a charming experience for younger players or those seeking a light narrative, but may not satisfy those looking for engaging gameplay.
- “She and the Lightbearer is a beautiful and unique-looking game that follows up its lovely visuals with solid puzzle gameplay, a unique fairytale story, and doesn't overstay its welcome.”
- “The story is touching, the art is beautiful, the music is ethereal, and the gameplay is perfect.”
- “While She and the Lightbearer offers simple point-and-click gameplay, the art, writing, and music is where it really shines.”
- “The gameplay is painfully slow, especially the movement animations, which take forever and make the whole experience feel like a drag.”
- “The gameplay is too repetitive.”
- “The gameplay is very simple, and the puzzles are not too hard.”
emotional
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "She and the Light Bearer" is characterized by its heartwarming and touching narrative, complemented by beautiful art and ethereal music that evoke strong feelings, often leading players to tears. While some reviewers noted a lack of intellectual challenge, many found the experience to be a delightful fairy tale that fosters emotional investment in its characters and story. Overall, the game is praised for its wholesome vibe and ability to create a lasting sense of hope and connection.
- “Absolutely beautiful game that touched my heart (and made me cry).”
- “This game doesn’t just infuse you with peace while you’re playing it; the ending to she and the light bearer is beautiful, moving, touching, and both heartbreaking and inspires a lasting sense of hope.”
- “I was emotionally invested (happy, sad, curious) throughout my entire time playing it.”
- “There were like 3 or so 'puzzles' where you had to turn rings into the correct position, and one time I actually had to go back to the previous room and write down the melody it was playing... but other than that, it was just clicking on marked spots and listening to the ever-repeating non-language accompanying the boring story.”
humor
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting the cute and funny dialogues that enhance the overall experience. While some voice acting may be less appealing, the well-written and engaging story, along with charming characters, contributes to a delightful and wholesome atmosphere. Overall, the game balances lighthearted humor with deeper themes, resulting in a captivating narrative.
- “The dialogues are also cute and sometimes even funny.”
- “It's super cute, funny, and wholesome.”
- “The dialogue is also really well-written and occasionally very funny, and the story overall is sweet and engaging.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, citing repetitive movement, lengthy dialogues, and the need to revisit previously completed areas as significant drawbacks. While achieving 100% completion is relatively easy, the overall experience is marred by the monotony of these tasks.
- “Moving from place to place is tedious for a point-and-click game.”
- “Overall, it's fairly easy to 100% the game, but again, it's tedious.”
- “The puzzles are not that difficult, and having to revisit previously completed areas is tedious and can be quite annoying.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of *she and light bearer* is highly praised for its beautiful graphics and immersive art style, which create a fairy tale ambiance that balances light and dark elements. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke different moods throughout, contributing to a relaxing and captivating overall experience.
- “This makes sense for this game, because it is all about the complete experience: the beautiful graphics, providing a fairy tale atmosphere - they found a good balance between the dark and the light in their design.”
- “The art style is immersive because of its beauty (the biggest plus of this game) and subtly changes all the time, causing different atmospheres.”
- “She and Light Bearer is a short game with a simple story, very easy puzzles, and a beautiful atmosphere.”
monetization
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The monetization of "She and the Light Bearer" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it is a poorly ported mobile app rather than a genuine PC game. While the artwork and narrative have some appeal, the overall impression is that the game prioritizes profit over quality for serious gamers.
- “She and the Light Bearer is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. While the game features arguably charming artwork and an overarching narrative, that's about the end of the merits it has for serious gamers.”
- “The monetization in this game is excessive and feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the experience without constantly being bombarded by paywalls.”
- “It's disappointing to see a game with potential ruined by aggressive monetization tactics that prioritize profit over player experience.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is generally considered low, with some players feeling it offers little incentive to play again. However, those who appreciate a well-crafted narrative may find value in experiencing the story multiple times, despite its limited replay potential.
- “If you want long games or games with high replayability, then maybe it's not for you; but if you want a beautiful tale that is created with love, then yes.”
- “The replay value is, at least for me, zero.”
- “Replayability? I barely got through it once.”
- “I can't see myself wanting to play this game again.”
character development
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Reviewers praise the character development for its cute and strong designs, highlighting the creativity and appeal of the characters, particularly noting the orchid design as a standout feature. The art style complements the character designs, enhancing their overall charm and interest.
- “I like the character design (the orchid roped me in) and the art style.”
- “The character designs are creative and interesting as well.”
- “Cute and strong character designs!”
stability
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While the game is praised for its art, music, and story, users have reported stability issues, particularly with glitches affecting Xbox controller functionality, including incorrect controller indicators and joystick movement problems. Improvements in dubbing are also suggested.
- “This is an excellent game with great art style, music, and story, but there are some areas that need improvement, such as the dubbing, which could be in a real language like French or English. Additionally, there are glitches with Xbox controllers; when trying to play with an Xbox controller, the game shows the PlayStation controller indicators and does not allow movement with the joystick.”