Sparklite

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,020 reviews
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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.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,020 reviews
gameplay105 positive mentions
grinding25 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful pixel art and a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is engaging with a mix of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving elements reminiscent of classic Zelda games.
  • The game offers a fun and challenging experience, with a good balance of difficulty that keeps players invested.
  • Controls can be clunky and unresponsive, making precise movements and actions frustrating at times.
  • The game is only a demo, requiring payment to unlock the full version after defeating the first boss, which can be misleading.
  • There are issues with controller support, as many players report that their controllers do not work with the game.
  • gameplay164 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and charming graphics, particularly for a mobile title. However, several users noted issues with repetitive elements, small on-screen buttons, and a lack of customization options that hinder the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is often described as fun and immersive, with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs.

    • “This game has a lot of polish; the gameplay and controls are about as good as you can get for a mobile game, and the graphics and music are just downright charming.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and has variety with the consumables you get and different monster patterns.”
    • “Fantastic mix of old-school 16-bit Zelda ARPG and roguelike gameplay loop.”
    • “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.”
    • “It's a pity that the touchscreen joystick and buttons are unfixed and too small, making the gameplay without a gamepad a terrible experience.”
  • story163 mentions

    The game's story is widely praised for its charm, creativity, and engaging narrative, often compared to classic titles like Zelda. Players appreciate the immersive world-building and character development, although some find the storyline occasionally confusing or lacking depth. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong aspect that enhances the gameplay experience, making it a compelling choice for fans of narrative-driven games.

    • “The storyline is charming and telling.”
    • “The story is creative, the world is beautiful and fun to explore, and the combat is interesting.”
    • “The story is interesting, the game is not really hard but challenging enough to not feel boring or thoughtless, and above all, you can pet the dog.”
    • “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.”
    • “But the quest was unclear, don't know what to do next, just keep roaming around, seems like clueless.”
  • graphics91 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming pixel art style, vibrant colors, and overall aesthetic appeal, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Many users noted the smooth animations and polished visuals, although some expressed concerns about performance issues on certain devices and the lack of graphic settings for optimization. Overall, the art style and graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's nostalgic and immersive qualities.

    • “The graphics are adorable and it is aesthetically polished.”
    • “The art style is beautiful and I always have a soft spot for pixel arts.”
    • “The graphics look great and the pixel art is just gorgeous.”
    • “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.”
    • “1) 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.”
    • “Despite the graphics, the FPS is dropping low.”
  • music26 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its charm, variety, and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its nostalgic and immersive qualities. Players appreciate the soundtrack's fitting nature and its contribution to the game's aesthetic, although some expressed disappointment with specific tracks not playing as expected. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the game's graphics and gameplay effectively.

    • “The music is deeply delectable and a lot of effort has been put into the whole thing.”
    • “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 is because I finally collected all of the notes and once I did the final song doesn't play!”
    • “The last monstars boss was a little hard and without fun; you need to be lucky to kill them on the 7th try, and also the desert music was bad and annoying. It can be better.”
    • “I think it's the music and the coloring that goes with the action that make it this weird combo.”
  • grinding25 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the fun and immersive gameplay, many criticize it for being overly tedious and repetitive, particularly during boss fights and resource gathering. The controls can be unresponsive, and the need for extensive grinding to progress can lead to frustration, especially when encountering paywalls after significant investment in time. Despite these issues, some players still enjoy the grind, noting it as a fun challenge within a well-designed game.

    • “The boss fights are tedious to fight, they take an absurd amount of time to beat and they are very easy too.”
    • “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 on-screen 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.”
  • monetization23 mentions

    Overall, players appreciate the monetization model of the game, highlighting the absence of ads and the presence of a one-time in-app purchase to unlock the full version. Many users prefer this approach over typical pay-to-win mechanics or excessive microtransactions, although some express frustration over the misleading labeling of the game as a "trial" and the necessity to purchase the full game after a limited demo experience. The lack of ads and a straightforward payment model are seen as significant positives, contributing to a more enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “Best of all, it has no ads!”
    • “Only in-app purchase is for the full game.”
    • “Not a typical mobile game trying to milk ad money or microtransactions.”
    • “Personally, I much prefer a trial with a paid full version to games with pay-to-win, endless ads, gacha, and/or microtransactions.”
    • “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.”
  • stability10 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, particularly during critical moments like final fights. While some players find the issues manageable and enjoy the overall experience, others have encountered game-breaking problems, such as freezing on the title screen and clunky controls. Overall, the game's stability appears to need significant improvement to enhance the user experience.

    • “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, so 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.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game offers decent replayability through its procedurally generated maps and unlockable master difficulty, though some players feel limited by the inability to re-fight bosses without starting a new game. Overall, many users appreciate the replay value stemming from various gameplay elements, including crafting and character development, alongside the engaging art style.

    • “Overall a great game, decent replayability due to the procedurally generated map and the unlockable master difficulty.”
    • “The basic abilities, crafting, the characters, unfolding story and replayability are all quite excellent.”
    • “Beautiful game, with a surprising amount of replay value!”
    • “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.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users reporting issues such as crashing, memory leaks, and stuttering, particularly on mobile devices. While some praise its steady performance and gamepad support, many feel it requires significant improvements to run more smoothly, especially compared to other titles with better graphics. Additionally, concerns about overheating on mobile devices have been noted.

    • “The game 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 compared to other games with better graphics that run smoother.”
    • “Honestly, the crashing is the biggest issue; it feels like a memory leak or something, usually preceded by some stuttering and frame dropping.”
    • “The thing that turns me off is that it's poorly optimized for mobile; it heats up my phone easily.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate the character development, noting that the designs are visually appealing and contribute to the overall experience. The familiarity of the main character's design suggests a cohesive artistic style across the company's games, while the engaging dialogue enhances the narrative. Overall, the combination of fluid controls and enjoyable combat complements the character development effectively.

    • “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.”
    • “The controls are fluid, the combat is decently fun, the character designs are good, the music is fitting, and the dialogue is pretty decent.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “I found the character arcs predictable and uninspired, which diminished my overall enjoyment of the story.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices in character progression left me feeling disengaged from the narrative.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Players find the game emotionally engaging and visually appealing, praising its story and overall attractiveness. However, some users have noted issues with controls and resource accessibility, while one player experienced discomfort due to photosensitivity.

    • “The art style is so good, and the story is captivating. I love this game; it's incredibly emotional and attractive.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by witty and funny dialogue, providing moments of levity. For players seeking a more humor-centric experience, 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!”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming and relaxing environment that enhances the sense of adventure and exploration, with each playthrough offering new lands, inventive gadgets, and intriguing dungeons to discover.

    • “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.”
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