Candle

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Ragequit.gr
    Dec 5, 2016
    95
    What an astonishing debut for Teku Studios! “Candle” is a terrific, gorgeous yet challenging game, that one must be either mentally short or emotionally inadequate in order not to acknowledge its high value and love it.
  2. GameOver.gr
    Jan 28, 2017
    90
    An exhilarating adventure-platform experience, Candle is an incredible start for Teku Studios. Incredible visuals, majestic world building and thoughtful puzzle design offers one of the best indie games we have seen in recent memory.
  3. Hobby Consolas
    Nov 11, 2016
    89
    Candle is not just a pretty face. It is difficult, uses a powerful visual narrative and is, in a few words, charming. If you are lovers of puzzles and platforms games, Candle is a must have.
  5. Hooked Gamers
    Dec 8, 2016
    87
    Despite the immense annoyance at the decision to include hidden platforms as a requirement for progression, I loved Candle. Introducing point-and-click adventure game elements into platformers is sure to benefit both genres and as a point-and-click adventure geek, I have rarely enjoyed a platformer more than I did this one. It’s by no means perfect, but I can’t wait for the sequel. Please, Teku Studios, just make sure I can see where I’m going.
  6. COGconnected
    Dec 23, 2016
    85
    Candle is an engaging delight and highly worth your game playing time.
  7. Vandal
    Nov 14, 2016
    85
    Candle is charismatic, beautiful and original. If you enjoy with puzzle adventures, it deserves a try. It'll probably surprise you.
  8. Areajugones
    Nov 11, 2016
    85
    Candle is a videogame that does not stay in its artistic beauty, but also has deep gameplay mechanics and a world full of details. One of the best surprises of the year.
  9. 3DJuegos
    Nov 11, 2016
    85
    Candle is a gorgeous adventure game with a clever puzzle design and beautiful art style.
  10. Everyeye.it
    Jan 19, 2017
    82
    Candle is a really sophisticated puzzle-adventure game, with lots of riddles and a stunning art design.
  11. CD-Action
    Jan 13, 2017
    80
    Candle’s got a lot going for it – beautiful visuals, varied puzzles and a decent level of difficulty. On the other hand controls can be annoying and distinct artistic style resembling living paintings sometimes makes it hard to distinguish elements on screen. [01/2017, p.61]
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  12. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 28, 2016
    80
    Developers Teku Studios clearly poured a lot of love and effort into Candle and it shows. From the breathtaking scenery and artwork to the terrific puzzle designs and unique worlds to discover and characters to interact with, Teku’s journey is easily one that deserves to have a light shone on it as well, as a showcase of a terrific platformer and adventure game.
  13. Games.cz
    Nov 28, 2016
    80
    The successful combination of an adventure and a platformer has it all – almost. If you decide to go with Teke for an approximately eight-hour journey, you will certainly not regret any minute of this journey.
  14. IGN Spain
    Nov 22, 2016
    80
    Teku Studios has needed four years of development to finish Candle. Every day has been worth it. Candle is one of the most beautiful adventure of the year and a very complex one.
  15. Riot Pixels
    Apr 10, 2017
    66
    If you're interested in Candle because of its stylish looks, just skip the game itself and enjoy the screenshots.
  16. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 6, 2017
    60
    Mix of adventure and platformer game excels especially with beautiful environment and clever puzzles. Controls and storytelling style unfortunately failed. [Issue #271]
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Awards & Rankings

79
#79 Best PC Game of 2016

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 79
  3. Negative: 14 out of 79
  1. Thenend
    Nov 12, 2016
    9
    I don't remember being so stuck in so much puzzles since the old LucasArts adventures, but in the end all are solvable after some thinking andI don't remember being so stuck in so much puzzles since the old LucasArts adventures, but in the end all are solvable after some thinking and much observing. Sometimes I wanted to kill the designers, but I remember having that same feeling playing Monkey Island and I still love Ron Gilbert and Tim Schafer :-D

    Nice game. Loved the story and the ending.    … Full Review »
  2. ScaryB
    Nov 15, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game with excellent graphics and great gameplay. Did I mention the graphics? Haven't seen such a nicely drawn setting in years,Fantastic game with excellent graphics and great gameplay. Did I mention the graphics? Haven't seen such a nicely drawn setting in years, certainly one of the best point and click adventures in the last years! Chapeau!… Full Review »
  3. Neper
    Nov 15, 2016
    10
    I can't remember when was the last time I had this much fun with a game. It has challenging puzzles, an interesting story (with an awesomeI can't remember when was the last time I had this much fun with a game. It has challenging puzzles, an interesting story (with an awesome narrator voice!), and the best 2D art I've ever seen in my entire life. I did some research and it seems that these guys made it entirely handmade, using watercolours! That is quite a feat on their side.

    Also, the music is superb and the characters are lovely. And, for an indie title, it is surprisingly long! It took me 16h to complete this game, and a bit more to get all its Achievements.

    To sum it up: get this game!!    … Full Review »
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