Spectrolite

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Spectrolite is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Andor Valentiny and was released on November 18, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Spectrolite" is a single-player action game with a unique take on first-person platforming, offering atmospheric levels and intense challenges. Players can enjoy large scale hand-crafted levels, a diverse soundtrack, and tight controls while striving to improve their records in time trial mode and competing in global leaderboards. The game boasts a good soundtrack and a focus on precision platforming with powerful abilities.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

music13 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features smooth movement mechanics and a beautiful neonpunk art style, creating an immersive atmosphere.
The soundtrack is engaging and enhances the overall experience, making the gameplay feel rewarding.
Spectrolite offers a unique and challenging take on parkour platforming, appealing to fans of the genre.

The difficulty spikes significantly, especially in timed challenges, which can feel frustrating and out of place compared to the rest of the game.
Players are forced to restart entire levels if they exit the game, which can be discouraging after making progress.
The precision required for jumps and platforming can be overly demanding, leading to a sense of frustration rather than enjoyment.

music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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13%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting its immersive quality and how it evolves with gameplay progression. The soundtrack is described as amazing and well-suited to the game's atmosphere, contributing to epic moments and keeping players engaged. However, some players found the music repetitive over time, opting to mute it in favor of personal playlists.
- “The parkour is exciting but challenging, and the environments and music work together to deliver on quite a few epic moments.”
- “The soundtrack is awesome, keeps the player immersed and does a perfect job at setting the mood and intensifying key moments all throughout the game.”
- “A very big plus for the carefully designed neon city environment and for the synthwave soundtrack!”
- “The soundtracks they used aren't really unique.”
- “I eventually got bored of listening to it, so I muted the in-game music and played songs through Spotify in the background.”
- “The whole game feels a bit like the music levels from Rayman Legends.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
The gameplay is highly praised for its smooth mechanics, intuitive controls, and unique blend of 3D platforming and speedrunning elements, making it both challenging and rewarding. Players appreciate the game's stunning atmosphere and art style, although mastering the controls can be tricky. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, exciting, and engaging, appealing to fans of competitive and parkour-style platformers.
- “Incredible game with very good gameplay mechanics and an incredible, yet simple art style.”
- “The game not only has a stunning atmosphere while still providing clear visibility of objectives, it also has a unique style of gameplay I have not experienced before.”
- “So, after the 'level-based' gameplay, you are thrown into time trials where you are racing against a ghost, and you have to reach the 'finish line' before it does.”
- “The controls are a bit tricky to master, but the mechanics are fluid overall.”
- “Overall challenging, Spectrolite demands that the player understands each and every one of its gameplay mechanics, all the while succeeding in remaining fun, rewarding, and exciting.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
13%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their clean, geometric art style and vibrant neon colors, creating a visually appealing atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the minimalist yet beautiful visuals that complement the gameplay and soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience. The combination of stunning visuals and precise controls contributes to a highly satisfying gaming experience.
- “Amazing visuals, great music, great scenery, great game.”
- “The art style is gorgeous, uses colors adeptly to set an atmosphere, to tell a story and to guide your attention.”
- “Unique atmosphere, minimalist, but beautiful visuals and great soundtrack.”
- “The game has a very geometric art style.”
- “When you combine this art style with the dark background and neon objects, it becomes really appealing.”
- “Definitely - the art style, the music, and the gameplay are all well worth it!”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals and immersive synthwave aesthetic, creating a captivating experience that draws players in. The combination of beautiful art style, effective use of color, and an engaging soundtrack enhances the overall ambiance, making it a standout in the parkour platformer genre. However, some players note that the initial atmospheric experience can shift into frustrating gameplay mechanics, impacting the overall enjoyment.
- “The atmosphere is excellent, really looks great and draws you in.”
- “Spectrolite is an atmospheric, mesmerizing, and thrilling adventure through a synthwave/outrun themed world.”
- “The art style is gorgeous, uses colors adeptly to set an atmosphere, to tell a story and to guide your attention.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The game's story is ambiguous, with some players questioning its existence beyond a simple race against an anonymous ghost. While the narrative may be lacking, the art style effectively conveys atmosphere and emotion, suggesting a deeper story through its visual elements. However, achieving certain milestones, like the deathless story level, can be particularly challenging.
- “The art style is gorgeous, using colors adeptly to set an atmosphere, tell a story, and guide your attention.”
- “But god have mercy on your soul if you try to get the deathless story level achievement.”
- “I am not really sure if this game has a storyline.”
- “So yeah, I don’t think the game has a fixed storyline, just a race against an anonymous ghost.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates good optimization, achieving performance levels of 45-70 FPS at 1440p on an ASUS G14.
- “Good performance at 45-70 FPS in 1440p on the ASUS G14.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, including screen glitches and the unsettling appearance of a white, human-like creature during gameplay. These technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “There are some parts where the entire screen glitches, and you see a white human-like creature run through the screens around you.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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300%
Users indicate that the game offers some level of replayability, suggesting that players may find value in revisiting it, though it may not be highly extensive.
- “The game offers a significant amount of replayability, keeping players engaged long after the initial playthrough.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, the replayability factor is incredibly high.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and different strategies you can explore.”
- “The game has a bit of replayability.”
- “I found the replayability to be quite limited.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play again.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the game's humor, noting that the community on the Discord server is both helpful and entertaining, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “The game's humor is spot-on, with witty dialogue that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the characters have such a great sense of humor; their banter is hilarious!”
- “The comedic timing in the game is perfect, making even the most serious moments light-hearted.”