The Lightbringer

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"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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Single-Player

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features tight controls and polished graphics, making platforming enjoyable and engaging.
Levels are well-designed with a variety of environments and collectibles, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic platformers.
The puzzles are engaging and the boss fights, while not overly challenging, add an interesting dynamic to the gameplay.

The absence of checkpoints leads to frustrating gameplay, as players must restart entire levels upon losing all health.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including instances of unfair one-shot deaths and glitches that disrupt gameplay.
Camera controls can be clunky, making it difficult to navigate certain areas and leading to misjudged jumps.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their polished and pleasing art style, featuring simple yet high-quality visuals that enhance the overall experience. The level design is well-executed, contributing to engaging gameplay, although some minor graphical bugs have been noted. Overall, the visuals are described as cute and appropriate for the game's tone, with a nice balance of difficulty and playability.
- “The graphics and level design are polished.”
- “The art style is very pleasing.”
- “The graphics are simple but consistently high quality and appropriate to the game.”
- “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
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story is short and presented in verse, which some players find annoying, while others appreciate its intriguing premise of a quest to restore light. Although the narrative is not particularly captivating or deep, it manages to engage players enough to keep them invested in the gameplay. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some enjoying the unique storytelling style and others criticizing its execution.
- “The story of the game makes it intriguing and captivates you to keep playing.”
- “The story is told in verse.”
- “You play as a guy on a quest to bring back the light (and clean the monoliths with light motes), 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.”
- “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.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is described as visually clean and smooth, featuring simple platforming mechanics that require skillful execution. However, there are criticisms regarding its mediocrity, lack of depth, and persistent bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is very clean, both visually and with its gameplay.”
- “Simple and smooth platforming gameplay!”
- “Ok looking game, but with a story written in awful rhyme, and very mediocre gameplay.”
- “Especially the core gameplay...!”
- “They usually utilize the mechanic that is promoted in that area, requiring you to use your platforming skills sometimes.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its distinct themes and how it complements the visuals. While some find the soundtrack engaging and fitting, others feel it doesn't enhance the overall experience, describing it as fair or merely "alright." Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though opinions on its impact vary.
- “The visuals and music are nice; the 360 camera helps alleviate some of the struggles with isometric platforming, and the puzzles are engaging enough.”
- “I didn't think this would be a negative review when I first played this game, as I loved the art style and soundtrack.”
- “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.”
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 users express frustration over the lack of developer support for fixes, leading to a consensus that the game is currently unplayable and not recommended until stability improvements are made.
- “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 developers.”
- “However, the more you play, the more you realize how buggy and unpolished this game is.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
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 the grinding experience frustrating.”
- “The camera can become clunky, adding to the grind.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the character designs, highlighting their appeal and creativity, which contributes positively to the overall character development in the game.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep and engaging, allowing players to form a strong connection with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of each character add layers to the narrative, making every decision feel impactful.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Users feel that while the controls are generally acceptable, there is room for improvement in optimization to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game's performance is impressive, showcasing excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the gameplay smooth and responsive.”
- “The controls felt generally okay but could probably be optimized.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues that hinder the overall experience.”
- “I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as a polished and poetic adventure, drawing inspiration from Zelda, which enhances its action puzzle platforming elements. Players appreciate the immersive and atmospheric qualities that contribute to the overall experience.
- “An action puzzle platformer with a beautifully atmospheric and polished design, creating a poetic adventure reminiscent of Zelda.”
- “The game's atmosphere is enchanting, drawing players into a world filled with wonder and mystery.”
- “Every detail contributes to an immersive atmosphere that makes exploration feel like a true adventure.”

63%Critics’ scoreBased on 4 critic reviews

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