The Town of Light
- February 26, 2016
- LKA
- 5h median play time
The Town of Light is a powerful experience and you’ll certainly be affected by its story. There are a few issues with music breaks and some of the things you’ll see may provide too upsetting, but overall you’ll never forget your time in Volterra.
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Reviews
- story769 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- graphics200 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
- gameplay117 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
- atmosphere107 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
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- emotional88 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
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- music67 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- optimization24 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
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- grinding19 mentions
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- stability14 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
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- replayability12 mentions
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- funny5 mentions
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Critic Reviews
Everything obscured by the brightness: The Town of Light review
The Town of Light is a thoughtfully written, painstakingly designed walking simulator set in an early 20th century asylum. Though load times and sections that are less than intuitive cause frustration, they do not dissuade my recommendation. You’ll quickly become caught up in the story of Renee, a young girl whose circumstances were depressingly real for many women during that time.
85%The Town of Light Review - The Game of Dark
The Town of Light's unique setting and a handful of standout scenes aren't enough to save the game from boring puzzles, nonsensical plot, and a general lack of direction.
30%The Town of Light Review
The Town of Light is a powerful experience and you’ll certainly be affected by its story. There are a few issues with music breaks and some of the things you’ll see may provide too upsetting, but overall you’ll never forget your time in Volterra.
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