Stay Alight
- March 2, 2015
- Wyse Games
Get on Steam"Stay Alight" is a thrilling tower defense game where players must protect their base from waves of enemies, using a variety of powerful weapons and towers. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, players must strategize and adapt to survive against increasingly challenging enemies. With upgrades, special abilities, and a range of environments to explore, "Stay Alight" offers hours of intense, strategic gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is enjoyable and provides a fun challenge, with a variety of levels and mechanics that require strategic thinking.
- The soundtrack is pleasant and complements the game's atmosphere, making it a relaxing experience.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including lag spikes and FPS drops, which can hinder gameplay.
- As a port from mobile, the controls can be unresponsive and frustrating, particularly with mouse aiming.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, making it less engaging over time.
- graphics13 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful art style and visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some players report performance issues, such as frame rate drops, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While the artwork is often highlighted as a standout feature, it is noted that it cannot fully compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.
“The puzzles are enjoyable, the physics are solid, and the art style is pretty nice.”
“I bought this mainly because of the beautiful art style; it's pretty fun and simplistic.”
“Tremendous visuals and the soundtrack is really pleasant and non-intrusive.”
“I have an $800 graphics card and the game experiences huge FPS drops.”
“Good concept and nice looking graphics destroyed by game-breaking bugs.”
“Yeah, the graphics are alright, I guess, but that doesn't really help with how boring this game is.”
- music13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the pleasant and non-intrusive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, while others find it bland or disruptive. Many users enjoy the main menu music and the ambient soundscapes that complement the visuals, although a few express concerns about the music's suitability for children due to its darker themes. Overall, the soundtrack is generally regarded as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's atmosphere.
“It's a simple brain workout with some great visuals, the music score is pretty nice and I find myself listening to the menu screen more often than not.”
“And the soundtrack is perfect as well.”
“Tremendous visuals and the soundtrack is really pleasant and non-intrusive.”
“Awesome and beautiful little puzzle game, but unfortunately I can't let my kids play it due to the creepy imagery and depressing music.”
“Sounds and music are bland, gameplay is something we've seen a thousand times, and... that's about it.”
“Music is somewhat disruptive but okay.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and shallow, relying on basic trial-and-error mechanics that feel overly familiar. While the art quality is praised, the core mechanics are described as broken, leading to frustrating experiences. Overall, the game offers a casual and simplistic approach, making it more relaxing but ultimately less engaging than other titles.
“The mechanics involve aiming your character (a dude with a lightbulb for a head) to throw an object to kill some little green monsters.”
“The gameplay is the same with different levels and extras, of course.”
“With only the use of the mouse, it's more relaxing than most other types of gameplay. Thumbs up!”
“Sounds and music are bland, gameplay is something we've seen a thousand times, and... that's about it.”
“Gameplay is repetitive with basic trial and error or a random shoot approach.”
“The art here is of high quality, though gameplay-wise the game is disappointingly casual and shallow.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, as it appears to be a poorly ported mobile title to PC, resulting in numerous performance problems. Users express frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly, raising concerns about its overall optimization quality.
“Long story short: a mobile game, ported to PC and poorly optimized.”
“Also, performance issues galore with this mobile port.”
“Either poorly optimized, or my computer is older than I think it is.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, lag, and occasional freezing when switching levels, particularly affecting aiming mechanics.
“I do, however, find it a bit buggy, mostly with aiming, and sometimes when switching levels it freezes.”
“The game is buggy and lags like crazy when you try to play.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is minimal, with some users noting it as a slight element in the game, while others appreciate the puzzle piece finding mechanic as a fun addition.
“The storytelling is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, making every twist and turn feel impactful.”
“I was captivated by the depth of the story and how it intertwined with the gameplay.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“There is a slight amount of storytelling, but it often feels like an afterthought.”
“The narrative is confusing and fails to engage the player, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and a highlight of the experience, contributing positively to the overall gameplay despite some concerns about its length.
“The humor in this game had me laughing out loud; it's a refreshing break from the usual serious tone of most games.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep the gameplay entertaining.”
“The comedic timing in the cutscenes is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks feel fun and engaging.”
