- November 14, 2019
- Red Blue Games
- 10h median play time
Sparklite
Explore the ever changing world of Geodia as you race to save the world in Sparklite.
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About
"Sparklite" is a digestible arcade-style action-adventure game, offering both single-player and local co-op play for up to 2 players in a stunningly designed, procedurally generated world. Harness the power of Sparklite, the land's life force, to battle enemies, explore dangerous corners, and defeat the greedy Baron threatening Geodia's existence. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the full game, original soundtrack, and digital artbook.











- Beautiful pixel art and charming graphics that evoke nostalgia.
- Engaging gameplay with a mix of exploration, combat, and upgrades that cater to different playstyles.
- Fun and simple mechanics that are easy to pick up, making it accessible for new players.
- Short playtime with limited replay value, making it feel less worth the full price.
- Boss difficulty scaling is unbalanced, with some bosses being overly easy while the final boss is frustratingly difficult.
- Procedurally generated maps lack variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and a sense of aimlessness.
gameplay
122 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is reminiscent of classic Zelda titles, featuring a straightforward exploration and boss-defeating structure that some players find enjoyable despite its repetitiveness. While the mechanics offer potential, many feel underutilized, and the roguelite elements can detract from the overall experience, leading to a lack of diversity in enemies and challenges. Overall, the game provides fun and engaging moments, particularly in combat and exploration, but suffers from pacing issues and a sense of unfinished mechanics.
“The gameplay is, in my opinion, quite fun!”
“Its mechanics are still deep enough and rewarding to master, and the game does a good job of staying engaging all the way through.”
“Overall, it's a game that keeps it simple and provides fun gameplay (never really got tired of smacking things with the basic attack), cute puzzles, and a nice relaxing quality.”
“This game's biggest downfall is that it doesn't use its roguelite components well, overestimates the longevity of its content and lacks the needed juice for the core gameplay to be fun on its own.”
“So you literally fight the same enemies in every biome, multiplied by dozens upon dozens of replays thanks to the boring roguelite mechanics.”
“No new mechanics, nothing is really a challenge.”
Sparklite Xbox One Game Review
Explore the ever changing world of Geodia as you race to save the world in Sparklite.
86%Sparklite Xbox One Game Review
Explore the ever changing world of Geodia as you race to save the world in Sparklite.
86%Sparklite review
A charming Zelda-esque Roguelike with a compelling assortment of permanent upgrades. A few technical issues do detract from the experience, but the beautiful world of Sparklite is well worth exploring.
80%