Strayed Lights

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  • Summary: Strayed Lights is an atmospheric action-adventure with fluid combat and an intricate world imbued with mystery. You are a tiny, growing light seeking transcendence. Explore a land of otherworldly ruins and glowing trees, where entities of flickering lights and luminescent shadows reside.Strayed Lights is an atmospheric action-adventure with fluid combat and an intricate world imbued with mystery. You are a tiny, growing light seeking transcendence. Explore a land of otherworldly ruins and glowing trees, where entities of flickering lights and luminescent shadows reside.

    Challenge rogue shadow creatures in fast-paced, rewarding combat. Use a fluid mix of parries and dodges to absorb their energy levels until you can unleash an ultra energy attack. Shift your light from blue to orange in sync with enemies using timed parries, then push energy back at them in vivid finishers.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. GameSpace
    May 9, 2023
    80
    Strayed Lights is a prime example that budget doesn’t make the game. The love of their craft and the feelings invested into the project by the developers is what sets the game aside from many other titles. Awesome stylization, unique soundtrack and a majestic mixture of colors immediately highlight its true beauty that was somewhat dampened by the game's technical side.
  2. Checkpoint Gaming
    Apr 27, 2023
    80
    Strayed Lights definitely ended up surprising me, with an entertaining gameplay loop that finds the perfect sweet spot between “too easy” and “nail-bitingly hard”. Surely a Souls-like veteran might find it a little basic, but if you find yourself struggling with other games in the genre, Strayed Lights could be a great entry point. The art is also gorgeous with vibrant colours and lively animations, so there is plenty to look forward to with each new area and even though the story isn’t super deep, it’s still easy to get invested and want to meet more characters and help them on their journeys. If you are looking for an action-adventure game that provides a light, yet satisfying challenge, Strayed Lights might be perfect for you.
  3. Digital Chumps
    Apr 27, 2023
    80
    Strayed Lights is a challenge with enemies and with controls. Depending on what type of gamer you might be, this could be a positive or a negative. For me, it was small doses of progression and motivation to see the story progress that kept me playing.
  4. Slant Magazine
    Apr 25, 2023
    70
    Strayed Lights admirably tries its best to serve two masters, attempting to be a loving interpretive dance of a narrative held together with ruthless, tricky, defensive combat.
  5. GamingTrend
    Apr 25, 2023
    70
    Strayed Lights is a short and sweet game exploring a unique, defensive combat experience. It can feel shallow and falls short in aspects like the music, but it remains engaging throughout its runtime.
  6. God is a Geek
    Apr 25, 2023
    70
    For a game designed by a relatively small indie studio, Strayed Lights is more than competent in terms of gameplay and combat.
  7. Gaming Age
    May 1, 2023
    58
    Add those drawn-out, repetitive encounters to a world that’s kind of empty, and you can see why Strayed Lights is a difficult game to love. It looks and sounds nice, and if you’re really into dodging weaving rather than charging into battle I could see how it might be interesting in small doses, but as it stands, it doesn’t feel like there’s enough here to really make for a satisfying game.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Maki-shi-mu
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Great game, the art direction is gorgeous and the gameplay is challenging yet relaxing at the same time when you get into the flow of combat.Great game, the art direction is gorgeous and the gameplay is challenging yet relaxing at the same time when you get into the flow of combat. This game got some Shadow of the colossus and Journey vibes which I love, I recommend it.… Expand
  2. Aenkh
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Loved it from beginning to the last minute ! The parry system with the color switching mechanics is so refreshing, challenging but not tooLoved it from beginning to the last minute ! The parry system with the color switching mechanics is so refreshing, challenging but not too much, and the bosses are all unique and memorable. The story is simple yet profound, and the soundtrack accompanies it perfectly. One of the best games I played in the last years !… Expand
  4. Shunwoo
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Loved it, The narrative resonates strongly for me and I loved the combat, even though it's a bit easier than games I'm used to (Sifu, EldenLoved it, The narrative resonates strongly for me and I loved the combat, even though it's a bit easier than games I'm used to (Sifu, Elden Ring, Sekiro, Furi) it felt different so it was not an issue.… Expand
  5. pumpkin666
    May 1, 2023
    10
    I'm more the type to punch without thinking in games but Strayed Lights allowed me to discover a new way of playing and it was super fun!
    I    I'm more the type to punch without thinking in games but Strayed Lights allowed me to discover a new way of playing and it was super fun!
    I found the color-switching mechanics of the enemies really interesting, it keeps you focused. It was not too simple and not too hard, really the perfect balance
    too keep the game relaxing and enjoyable, I play to have fun, not to get angry.

    Also, I find the art direction amazing, the landscapes were colorful and simply gorgeous and all that coupled with this great soundtrack made the experience even better!

    To conclude: super dope game, you should definitly try it    … Expand
  6. BobIAN
    May 29, 2023
    10
    I loved it. It is a beautiful game, with great environmental storytelling, awesome boss fights and then there is the parry system. I could goI loved it. It is a beautiful game, with great environmental storytelling, awesome boss fights and then there is the parry system. I could go on and on about the parry system!… Expand
  7. Nilaro
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    This is a really interesting game, that reminds me a lot of games like Journey, Shadow of the colossus, in a certain way.
    A great experience    This is a really interesting game, that reminds me a lot of games like Journey, Shadow of the colossus, in a certain way.
    A great experience overall. Of course it's not a $70 game with hundreds of hours of gameplay, but surely I will remember for a long time those 6 hours I spent on Strayed Lights.    … Expand
  8. bokarsh-z
    Jun 25, 2023
    4
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    -only worth 10 dollar or watch it on utube.
    ======== - 3 hour long. -game have 3 segment 2 bad about boring walking simulator other    ========
    -only worth 10 dollar or watch it on utube.
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    - 3 hour long.

    -game have 3 segment 2 bad about boring walking simulator other fight same bad mobs over and over and other fighting bosses, bad optimization, very bad boring QTE hope update the game can turn it off and combat all about parry.
    -best part of the game bosses and cool animation.    … Expand

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