Sparklite

About

Sparklite is a roguelite Action-Adventure where you explore a procedurally generated world, battling enemies and taking down mining industry titans using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Your mission is to save Geodia's environment from the greedy Baron while befriending locals and harnessing the power of Sparklite to become stronger. This mobile version features redesigned controls, Game Center achievements, iCloud support, and MFi controller compatibility – all without any in-app purchases.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,534 reviews

story189 positive mentions

monetization19 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and engaging gameplay that evokes nostalgia for classic Zelda games.
The mechanics are well-designed, allowing for a fun and challenging experience with a variety of gadgets and upgrades.
The game offers a free trial that allows players to experience the gameplay before deciding to purchase the full version.

The touch controls are often criticized for being too small and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
After defeating the first boss, players are required to pay for the full game, which some feel is misleading as the game is initially presented as free.
There are reports of crashes and bugs, particularly related to controller support and the game's performance on certain devices.

story
292 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed feedback, with many players finding it engaging and reminiscent of classic titles like Zelda, while others feel it lacks depth or clarity. Some users appreciate the immersive world and character development, while others criticize it for being generic or confusing at times. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong point for many, contributing to the game's charm and replayability, despite some players feeling lost or unmotivated to continue.
- “Sparklite is engaging and vibrant with a storyline you could immerse yourself in for twenty minutes or for several hours.”
- “The story is creative, the world is beautiful and fun to explore, and the combat is interesting.”
- “The storytelling is thrilling and the gameplay feels like it goes on par with the standard, more well-known roguelikes in the market (PC, mobile, and consoles).”
- “I ended up uninstalling at Titan's Ridge because the storyline wasn't captivating enough to keep playing.”
- “The story is a little meh as it just feels like a generic 'you're the fated one who will save us' kind of story though.”
- “The quest was unclear, don't know what to do next, just keep roaming around, seems like clueless.”
gameplay
283 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
28%
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The gameplay of the game has received generally positive feedback, with many players praising its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging story. However, some users have noted issues with touchscreen controls being too small and imprecise, leading to frustration during gameplay. Overall, while the game offers a nostalgic and enjoyable experience reminiscent of classic titles, improvements in control customization and clarity of mechanics could enhance the overall experience.
- “Fun gameplay featuring tight, responsive controls and clever mechanics make this a retro-fied yet modern title well worth your time and dollars.”
- “The gameplay is fun and has variety with the consumables you get and different monster patterns.”
- “Fantastic story and gameplay, fun maps and monsters, and really cool mechanics with different items and tools.”
- “But the gameplay is not really enjoyable because the buttons are too small for a mobile game, and the fact that players can't modify the size and placement of the buttons makes it even worse.”
- “But sadly, gameplay is lacking and repetitive.”
- “Game progression is very forced and linear with some puzzle mechanics.”
graphics
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and polish, with many users highlighting the charming pixel art style and vibrant colors. However, some players have noted issues with optimization, leading to performance slowdowns on certain devices, and a desire for customizable graphic settings. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite some control-related frustrations.
- “The graphics are adorable and it is aesthetically polished.”
- “The gameplay is splendid and those graphics are otherworldly.”
- “I've been waiting so long to play this and it's going above all my expectations, the graphics are amazing, the controls are fluid, and the soundtrack slaps so hard.”
- “I really really really wish this game had graphics options, I really want to play it but it runs poorly on my phone. Maybe adding options for lowering the resolution, or maybe some optimizations to the game.”
- “Few issues: ① control, a bit hard to get a grasp of, often fall into ledges, would be better if we can customize the buttons layout ② graphic, might be pretty heavy on some devices since there's no graphic setting to lower it.”
- “Despite the graphics, the FPS is dropping low.”
monetization
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases, viewing it as a refreshing change from typical mobile games. However, some users feel misled by the game's marketing, as it is perceived more as a trial version requiring a purchase to unlock the full content, rather than a fully free game. Overall, while the lack of ads is praised, concerns about the game's labeling and control issues persist.
- “This is an awesome game, very fun to play, and no in-app purchases!”
- “Genuinely really enjoyable game with no ads it seems.”
- “Absolutely amazing game, no ads, no in-app purchases; all in all, it's an amazing roguelike game.”
- “Was all pumped for a really good looking RPG game that showed up as free to download with in-game purchases, which I could deal with.”
- “The game isn't labeled as a 'trial' correctly so you presume you're getting the full game; they use sunk cost fallacy to lure in people letting you get to the first boss. They also say no in-app purchases, though this is clearly a lie as the 'unlock full game' is a purchasable option in the app.”
- “I would rate it five, but the controls are horrible and the gameplay isn't that entertaining at all in any way. Plus, in the description, it said there are no in-app purchases, but the game is just like a demo and you need to buy the full game.”
music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and fittingness, enhancing the overall experience with a nostalgic and immersive feel. Many players highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to the game's charm and excitement, although some express disappointment over specific instances, such as a final song not playing after collecting all notes. Overall, the combination of engaging music and appealing visuals has left a positive impression on players.
- “The music is awesome.”
- “I've been waiting so long to play this and it's going above all my expectations, the graphics are amazing, the controls are fluid, and the soundtrack slaps so hard. This game is just perfect all around.”
- “The pixel-art is really beautiful and the music gives a calm feel of nostalgia.”
- “The only reason why I'm giving it a two-star rating is because I finally collected all of the notes, and once I did, the final song doesn't play!”
- “The last boss was a little hard and not fun; you need to be lucky to defeat them on the seventh try, and also the desert music was bad and annoying. It could be better.”
- “I think it's the music and the coloring that goes with the action that make it this weird combo.”
grinding
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally described as quite grindy, with players noting that resource gathering can become tedious, especially for upgrades and boss fights. While some find the grind enjoyable and engaging, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, particularly due to repetitive gameplay and unresponsive controls. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the game's unique mechanics and art style, suggesting that the grind can be fun if balanced with engaging content.
- “Fun game, not too grindy.”
- “The grinding feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I appreciate how the grind is balanced, making progress enjoyable.”
- “The early game is super hard and the mid-late game are just a matter of grinding.”
- “Controls are sometimes unresponsive, health drops are few to non-existent, sparklite drops are in such small amounts it just feels like a grinding game.”
- “One of the rare Playdigious titles with good onscreen controls; unfortunately, the game is very repetitive, lots of grinding. I don't think it will be worth 7€ for the full game, so I've uninstalled it.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly during critical moments like final fights. While some players noted minor bugs and clunky controls, others experienced more severe issues, such as freezing on the title screen and game-breaking glitches. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its stability concerns have led to lower ratings from several users.
- “However, I can't give it 5 stars because I cannot seem to stop getting run-ruining glitches.”
- “I'm literally on the final fight despite all the glitches I encountered, and an enemy managed to hit me off the 3rd platform. Now I'm walking in the background around the baron and I can't aggro any enemies to kill them to move on, so I just have to give up.”
- “I choose my Google account to log in, and then the game freezes on the title screen.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers a mixed experience in terms of replayability. While many players appreciate the procedurally generated maps, unlockable difficulties, and engaging story elements that enhance replay value, some express disappointment due to limitations like the inability to re-fight bosses and the diminishing usefulness of accumulated resources. Despite these drawbacks, the game's art and gameplay contribute to a generally positive perception of its replayability.
- “Beautiful game, with a surprising amount of replay value!”
- “Great gameplay, great art style, and great replayability.”
- “Overall a great game, decent replayability due to the procedurally generated map and the unlockable master difficulty.”
- “And when you're at that point, the sparks you accumulate become useless and there's not much replayability other than doing it on hard mode.”
- “Worth paying for the full version, though not a lot of replayability as you can't fight the bosses after beating them unless you start a new game.”
- “Has some replayability too.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is visually appealing but suffers from optimization issues, particularly on mobile devices, leading to slow performance, overheating, and crashes that suggest potential memory leaks. While it maintains steady performance and supports gamepad controls, many users feel it does not run as smoothly as other titles with superior graphics.
- “It looks like a good port of the original, performance is steady, and it's gamepad supported so you don't have to put up with touch controls.”
- “The game is good and beautiful, but it needs some optimization; it looks a bit slow. I have other games with way better graphics that run smoother.”
- “The thing that turns me off is that it's poorly optimized for mobile; it heats up my phone easily.”
- “Honestly, the crashing is the biggest issue. It feels like a memory leak or something, usually preceded by some stuttering and frame dropping.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its appealing designs and strong visual presentation, noting that the characters are well-integrated into the game's beautiful world. The dialogue is described as decent, contributing to an overall engaging narrative experience. However, there is a sense of familiarity in character designs that may detract from originality.
- “Love the graphics and the animation, the world is beautiful and the game features amazing character designs.”
- “The art style, character designs, sound effects, and story are all great.”
- “I hadn't realized that I was playing games from the same company until I noticed the oddly familiar-looking main character design.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally engaging and visually appealing, praising its art style and story. However, some users experience discomfort due to photosensitivity and suggest improvements in game controls for a better experience. Overall, the emotional impact of the game is a standout feature despite minor gameplay issues.
- “Art style was so good, I like the story too. I love this game; it's so emotional and so attractive.”
- “This game made me feel unwell.”
- “The emotional depth of the story really resonated with me.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by witty and funny dialogue, which adds a lighthearted touch to the experience. For those seeking a more humor-driven game, the Evoland series by the developers is recommended.
- “The dialogue can be witty and funny at times.”
- “Also, check out the dev's Evoland series if you want a game with more humor :)”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game creates a charming and relaxing atmosphere that enhances the engaging story and fuels a sense of adventure and exploration. Each playthrough introduces new lands, inventive gadgets, and intriguing dungeons, contributing to a delightful overall experience.
- “The game offers you an engaging story that excites your passion for adventure and exploration; every run has a new land to discover, gadgets to invent, and dungeons to unravel in the most relaxing yet cute atmosphere that this game uniquely has.”