There Won't be Light

About

"There Won't be Light" is a horror game focused on environmental interaction and cooperation among players. In the "Purge" mode, players can escape a scene while being hunted by a shadowy figure. The game encourages creative use of communication tools to solve puzzles and evade monsters in abandoned environments. Your voice can be both your salvation and your downfall in this intense horror experience.

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50%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and original concept where players must talk to generate light, creating a fun experience, especially with friends.
The developer is responsive and actively working on updates to improve the game, addressing bugs and player feedback.
Despite some bugs, many players find the game enjoyable and worth the price, particularly for a short gaming session.

The game suffers from poor monster AI and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences.
There is a lack of direction in the game, making it difficult for players to know what to do.
The download process is extremely slow, and the inability to remap controls adds to the frustration.

stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as monsters freezing and erratic movement controls. Overall, these problems have led to a frustrating experience, causing many to feel the game is not worth its price.
- “Tried restarting multiple times; same result: the monster killed one of us, then just stops. Movement is super buggy as well.”
- “Not worth 5 bucks... not fun and way too buggy.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is described as straightforward and unremarkable, lacking any standout features or complexity.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "There Won't Be Light (Unless You Talk)" is consistently highlighted as a key feature, providing a fun and entertaining experience for players during their gameplay sessions.
- “There won't be light (unless you talk) is a funny experience for an evening.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant art style and detailed environments, while others criticize the character models and occasional texture pop-ins. Overall, the visual presentation is considered a strong point, though it may not meet the highest standards set by contemporary titles.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently experiencing significant optimization issues, but the developer is aware of the problems and plans to address them in an upcoming update as outlined in their roadmap.
- “It's badly optimized at the moment, but the developer is aware and will send an update (according to the roadmap).”