Lightmatter

 PC
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Buried Treasure
    Feb 5, 2020
    73
    That aside, this is a very decent first-person puzzle game, albeit heavily weighed down by its derivative nature, that constant sense that you’re playing ideas from other games pasted together. However, when there doesn’t appear to be another Portal or Talos Principle coming along any time soon, this is a great scratch for anyone with that itch.
  2. Edge Magazine
    Jan 31, 2020
    70
    It's exactly how we felt the first time we played Portal, and the first-person puzzlers that followed afterwards, and it's been a good while since we last played one. Tunnel Vision is more than comfortable in that shadow and, honestly, so are well. [Issue#342, p.122]
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  3. SpazioGames
    Jan 22, 2020
    70
    Lightmatter is almost a tribute to Portal, but thanks to its puzzle and the catchy story, it is able to stand on its own feet.
  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jan 22, 2020
    70
    Lightmatter is a very interesting Portal-like game, featuring some brilliant ideas and puzzles based on light and shadow.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Jan 16, 2020
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  7. Screen Rant
    Jan 15, 2020
    70
    Lightmatter is a little heavy on its influences, but nonetheless is a fascinating and tightly-wound first person puzzle game with plenty of tricks.
  8. PC Invasion
    Jan 14, 2020
    70
    It might have some problems with its difficulty curve, performance, and the way it's being sold, but Lightmatter is a very solid puzzle game that offers a decent amount of playtime, some very good puzzles, and a great story.
  9. The Indie Game Website
    Jan 13, 2020
    70
    Lightmatter is a generally well-crafted experience which gently eases you into more difficult challenges and switches up the puzzles just when you’re getting irritable. Tunnel Vision Games have created a finessed puzzler with superb pacing.
  10. New Game Network
    Feb 3, 2020
    68
    Lightmatter rests somewhere in the middle of the pack when it comes to first person puzzlers. It uses the basic light tools satisfactorily, and the sharp visual style and brisk pace help it succeed. Unfortunately some technical blemishes offset its better qualities.
  11. Slant Magazine
    Jan 13, 2020
    60
    This is a game that tasks you with trying to escape the facility in one moment, then with helping to shut it down in the next. And because your motivations are so ill-defined, it’s impossible not to see your character as anything but a vehicle for solving puzzles, ensuring that Lightmatter is unable to step out of the silhouette of its most brilliant predecessor. And that’s a damning thing for a game that’s all about deadly shadows.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. cnheider
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    This was the best game I have played for quite a while, really itched my portal scratch. Loved it.
  2. Tper
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    Totally recommended.

    I only have 2 hours so far in the game, not sure how much I covered so far, but the story is gripping. So is the level    Totally recommended.

    I only have 2 hours so far in the game, not sure how much I covered so far, but the story is gripping. So is the level design and the art is great. The gameplay feels good and even though I felt lost a few times, it was not due to the game but because of myself. The music is super chill and I'm hoping for a way to have the soundtrack playing in the background.

    I'm happy that I kept away from getting spoiled until release, it was definitely worth it.    … Full Review »
  3. easyblakeoven13
    Feb 27, 2020
    10
    Sometimes a game comes along and is just a breath of fresh air. This game really made me think to solve puzzles and I only wanted more when itSometimes a game comes along and is just a breath of fresh air. This game really made me think to solve puzzles and I only wanted more when it was over. Kudos to the devs as you can tell they put their heart and soul into this game.

    Give this one a try, you won't regret it.    … Full Review »
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