The Lightbringer

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The Lightbringer is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Rock Square Thunder and was released on October 7, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"The Lightbringer is a poetic adventure/puzzle platformer, drawing inspiration from classic Zelda games. As the chosen one, you must cleanse corruption from monoliths using harnessed light energy. Explore levels, fight enemies, and gather light motes in this nostalgic, atmospheric journey to save the world."

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The Lightbringer features a charming atmosphere with beautiful visuals and a poetic narrative that enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay encourages exploration and curiosity, rewarding players with hidden collectibles and engaging puzzles that feel organic to the environment.
The movement and controls are generally accessible, making the game approachable for a wide audience, while the gentle pace offers a refreshing break from more challenging platformers.

The lack of checkpoints can lead to frustrating experiences, as players must restart entire levels upon losing all health, which can be exacerbated by bugs and unfair deaths.
Combat feels underdeveloped and repetitive, with basic enemy interactions that do not add significant depth to the gameplay experience.
Numerous bugs and performance issues, including inconsistent hit detection and camera problems, detract from the overall enjoyment and polish of the game.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
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The gameplay is characterized by its simple and smooth platforming mechanics, enhanced by a poetic narrative and atmospheric soundtrack that create an emotionally resonant experience. However, some players find the levels overly long for their simplicity, and the sparse checkpointing can lead to frustration. While it excels in tone and atmosphere, the game lacks depth in mechanics and has been criticized for bugs that affect core gameplay.
- “What sets it apart is not the scale of its systems, but the way it attempts to blend mechanics with a poetic, almost meditative narrative tone.”
- “Combined with a delicate soundtrack, the atmosphere does much of the heavy lifting, elevating otherwise simple mechanics into something more emotionally resonant.”
- “Its focus on light as both a mechanic and a narrative theme ties the entire experience together, and for players who enjoy slower, meditative platformers with a strong sense of place, it provides a memorable journey.”
- “Some levels feel a bit long for the simplicity of their mechanics, and the sparse checkpointing can lead to frustrating stretches when you misstep.”
- “While it won’t satisfy those searching for demanding gameplay or deep combat systems, it stands as a quiet, heartfelt game that values tone and simplicity over spectacle.”
- “Ok looking game, but with a story written in awful rhyme, and very mediocre gameplay.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their polished level design and appealing art style, creating an engaging atmosphere that encourages exploration. While some users noted minor graphical bugs and suggested improvements to the UI, the overall visuals are described as cute, simple, and consistently high quality, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “Even when puzzles are basic or combat uninspired, the mood and aesthetic pull you along, encouraging you to linger in the world rather than rush through it.”
- “The graphics and level design are polished.”
- “The art style is very pleasing.”
- “The game also could have some UI improvements with buttons that don't feel unresponsive at times or easier navigation, or even having more graphical settings.”
- “It's cute, not too difficult (yet?), with a few minor graphical bugs (a warning for anyone with epilepsy: the shadows z-fight like crazy in some sections; though I'm on Linux, so that could be part of it).”
- “Visuals look simple and neat with their soft color and simplistic models.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, narrated in verse by the protagonist's sister, offers a unique but polarizing experience, with some players finding the rhymes charming while others consider them annoying. While the narrative is short and not particularly deep, it manages to engage players enough to keep them invested in the quest to restore light. Overall, the story is seen as intriguing yet flawed, with mixed opinions on its execution.
- “The guiding narration of the sister, delivered in verse, gives the game a unique narrative cadence that feels like listening to a storybook unfold.”
- “The story of the game makes it intriguing and captivates you to keep playing.”
- “You play as a guy on a quest to bring back the light, guided by the voice of your sister who tried (and failed) before you and now speaks to you in rhymes.”
- “The little rhymes to tell the story were also very annoying as well.”
- “Ok looking game, but with a story written in awful rhyme, and very mediocre gameplay.”
- “I don't think there is much that can be told in the story though.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with a delicate soundtrack that enhances the emotional depth and complements the visuals. While some players find the music engaging and fitting with the game's themes, others feel it may not significantly elevate the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is described as pleasant, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Combined with a delicate soundtrack, the atmosphere does much of the heavy lifting, elevating otherwise simple mechanics into something more emotionally resonant.”
- “The visuals and music are nice; the 360 camera helps alleviate some of the struggles with isometric platforming, and the puzzles are engaging enough.”
- “The game is beautiful with a great style that seems to have four distinct themes across the floors, and the soundtrack adds another layer.”
- “Chilling music and overall vibe doesn't help, so if you want to waste your nerves - go ahead.”
- “Sound and music is fair.”
- “The music's pretty alright.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "The Lightbringer" is described as gentle and emotionally resonant, enhanced by a delicate soundtrack that elevates its simple mechanics. This atmospheric puzzle-platformer successfully creates a poetic adventure focused on mood and thoughtful exploration, drawing inspiration from classic titles like Zelda.
- “Combined with a delicate soundtrack, the atmosphere does much of the heavy lifting, elevating otherwise simple mechanics into something more emotionally resonant.”
- “Even so, The Lightbringer succeeds in delivering what it sets out to offer: a poetic adventure that prioritizes mood, atmosphere, and thoughtful exploration.”
- “Action puzzle platformer + atmospheric + polished = a poetic adventure with inspiration from Zelda.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience and make it feel unfairly difficult. Many players feel that the game is unpolished and abandoned by the developers, leading to a lack of confidence in its future improvements. Overall, it is not recommended until these stability problems are addressed.
- “Terribly buggy game turns a difficult experience into an unbeatable, unfair one.”
- “It has amazing speedrun potential, but is sadly ruined by too many glitches and inconsistent bugs that are never going to be fixed, as this game, like so many others, seems to be abandoned by the devs.”
- “However, the more you play, the more you realize how buggy and unpolished this game is.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the limited number of platforming levels and the lack of checkpoints, which can make boss battles feel more frustrating than enjoyable. Additionally, the camera issues contribute to the overall grindy experience, leaving some players wishing for more originality in character design.
- “Many of the boss battles feel more tedious than fun.”
- “The lack of checkpoints in levels makes grinding feel even more frustrating.”
- “The camera can become clunky, adding to the grind of navigating through levels.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the character designs, highlighting their appeal and creativity, which contributes positively to the overall character development in the game.
- “I really enjoy the character designs.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a strong emotional connection with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game excels in creating an emotional atmosphere through its delicate soundtrack and tone, transforming simple mechanics into a heartfelt experience. While it may not appeal to players seeking complex gameplay or combat, it prioritizes emotional resonance and simplicity, making it a poignant journey.
- “Combined with a delicate soundtrack, the atmosphere does much of the heavy lifting, elevating otherwise simple mechanics into something more emotionally resonant.”
- “While it won’t satisfy those searching for demanding gameplay or deep combat systems, it stands as a quiet, heartfelt game that values tone and simplicity over spectacle.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing performance issues and crashes on specific platforms that disrupt gameplay. While the controls are deemed satisfactory, there is room for improvement in their optimization.
- “There have also been reports of performance hiccups and crashes on certain platforms, which can break immersion in what is otherwise a serene experience.”
- “The controls felt generally okay but could probably be optimized.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is perceived as a modest, self-contained journey with a relatively short playtime, which limits its replayability and makes it feel less robust for repeated playthroughs.

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The Lightbringer is a platformer game with fantasy theme.

The Lightbringer is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Windows and Linux.

The Lightbringer was released on October 7, 2021.

The Lightbringer was developed by Rock Square Thunder.

The Lightbringer has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Lightbringer is a single player game.

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