Sparklite

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. LaPS4
    Feb 3, 2020
    81
    The developer Red Blue Games has managed to give us one of the most interesting and careful titles of recent years in the roguelike genre. Very simple gameplay, an interesting story, charismatic characters and graphics that capture the attention of any player. It is an ideal game for dungeon lovers, as the constant change of landscapes, enemies and scenarios could confuse those players who never touched a title of this style. Similarly, do not expect a work of art, because the title does not add anything new and is repeated constantly.
  2. Push Square
    Nov 21, 2019
    80
    Put simply, Sparklite is best enjoyed as a single player experience, and to that end, it excels.
  3. Video Chums
    Nov 14, 2019
    80
    Those who enjoy gradually powering up while conquering procedurally generated Zelda-style dungeons will have a blast with Sparklite.
  5. The Digital Fix
    Nov 14, 2019
    80
    Though levels are procedurally generated, Sparklite succeeds in building a cohesive world that feels as though it has been carefully designed, making it a great entry point for those apprehensive about this trait of roguelikes.
  6. RPGamer
    Nov 14, 2019
    80
    What makes Sparklite noteworthy isn’t so much its gameplay ideas, which will certainly be familiar to fans of the genre. Rather, it does an admirable job of putting an engaging pick-up-and-play spin on a simple formula of roguelike elements fused with classic sensibilities, and becomes something greater than the sum of its parts. It isn’t incredibly lengthy, but each moment feels like progress made toward a larger goal, with plenty of inherent replayability baked right in; a top-tier soundtrack and pixel art presentation are just icing on what’s already a tasty RPG cake.
  7. Vandal
    Nov 14, 2019
    76
    Sparkle might look a little bit Zelda-ish, but it’s actually a roguelike with no big surprises. If you enjoy the genre, you’ll have a good time with it.
  8. 4P.de
    Nov 29, 2019
    75
    Inspired by classic Zelda games Sparklite’s strengths are its motivating character development as well as the hunt for loot, while the co-op-mode leaves a lot to be desired.

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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 5 out of 17
  1. SuperkenGaming
    Nov 14, 2019
    6
    Sparklite
    in the shadows of moonlighter
    Moonlighter was one of my favorite games of 2018, so I was excited to play Sparklite, a game from    Sparklite
    in the shadows of moonlighter
    Moonlighter was one of my favorite games of 2018, so I was excited to play Sparklite, a game from the same publisher.. yet different development team… however these games feel vastly similar to eachother…
    Much like moonlighter this is a game of venturing out, gathering currency to get better items, procedurally generated dungeons, and boss battles trying to unlock a final gate to take down the final boss…
    its an identical game hook… sadly however sparklite doesn’t quite have the same magic that moonlighter has…
    Here youll be playing as ada, who sets out to take down 5 titants mining Geodia for all of its materials,
    I started really loving this game as it initially gave me Zelda vibes, but the moment i died and ventured back out to try again I noticed something that made my heart drop.. this is a procedurally generated action adventure game….. your goal here is to collect as much currency or gadgets as you can before you die, uncover a bioms secrets, upgrade the shops and buy new gadget upgrades and plug ins to increase your strength to the point you can take down that sections boss… rinse and repeat for the entire game..
    this starts as a really addictive hook…. But by only the 2nd boss.. which is about 20% of the game… I was already tired of it… it becomes frustrating exploring the world rather than exhillerating or mysterious… I feel like all mystery lives in the first section of the game.. and afterwards its just the same thing with different enemies and colored ground.. I didn’t care to find new gadgets, I just wanted to rush through, get to the boss, and take it on…
    I was over collecting, I was over dying at the hand of random enemies.. and I was over exploring…
    your exploration incentive is killed by the lack of health drops enemys give… theyre there but maybe like 1 out of 100 enemies killed will drop any health…don’t get me wrong.. trees and chests will drop consumables to help in battle and help fill your health.. but enemies not dropping health makes it just too risky and not worth searching these areas for those cosnumables… which in turn turns this into a game of okay I died let me rush to the boss again and collect a few currency on my way… rinse and repeat until the boss is defeated…
    this is ultimately what hurts sparklight the most.. the lack of health drops… with them this okay game turns into a great game… but right now sparklight just goes from new and exciting to frustration that leads to tedium and boredom that it will be hard for you to care enough to want to finish
    I give Sparklight
    a 6/10    … Full Review »
  2. eMJayDesu
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    What a fun little game! I'm really enjoing it! I think it's way underrated!
    I love the art direction of this game, the music and the gameplay    What a fun little game! I'm really enjoing it! I think it's way underrated!
    I love the art direction of this game, the music and the gameplay itself is so much fun!    … Full Review »
  3. xellos81
    Aug 26, 2020
    6
    it's cute
    very "zelda style"
    But it's just quite boring
    I don't enjoy it much
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