LIGHT (2014)

 PC
  • Publisher: Team17
  • Release Date: Jul 14, 2014
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 6 out of 21
  1. God is a Geek
    Jul 14, 2014
    80
    Simply put, Light is just a joy to play and experience.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Jul 13, 2014
    80
    Light appears to stick with the bare minimum at first glance, but the slick presentation, stylized visuals and memorable music come together to create a fun and pure stealth action game.

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 5 out of 11
  1. BasilZero
    Jul 8, 2017
    8
    Game: Light
    Genre: Action/Stealth
    Developer/Publisher: Just a Pixel/Team 17 System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 75/100 Value Score: 7.5/10    Game: Light
    Genre: Action/Stealth
    Developer/Publisher: Just a Pixel/Team 17
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 75/100
    Value Score: 7.5/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 7/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 7/10
    • Sound: 7/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 5/10
    • Replay Value: 5/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +Unique action game with stealth elements and great level design
    +Decent OST
    +Decent Narration/Story

    Cons
    -Very Short
    -Barebone post game content with no other modes or features    … Full Review »
  2. kirbman101
    Dec 5, 2014
    7
    Light is a short and simple 2D stealth game.

    It's fairly easy, and gives you the option of completing most stages how you like. You can    Light is a short and simple 2D stealth game.

    It's fairly easy, and gives you the option of completing most stages how you like. You can avoid killing completely or kill everyone. You can go sneak around undetected or make a run for it.

    In each of the 12 levels, you are tasked with completing 1-4 objectives before exiting the level. The only fail condition is that you get killed by one of the guards. The whole game, and all Steam achievements, can be completed in about an hour.

    The graphics are sleek and simple, and if you don't like the effects, you can turn them off in the options menu. The music is good too, which is great, because the developers include the soundtrack for free.    … Full Review »
  3. Hoxton
    Jul 22, 2014
    6
    The game itself is okay, very simplistic, has it's moment, and a little fun, the problem is that the game is incredibly short, (finished it inThe game itself is okay, very simplistic, has it's moment, and a little fun, the problem is that the game is incredibly short, (finished it in less then a hour.) and very over priced, for such a game; 5$ tops not 13$.… Full Review »
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