Light Fall

 Switch
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Wccftech
    May 8, 2018
    74
    Light Fall is as pretty as it is dark, and with a few new ideas well fitted into older mechanics. It might be a little too difficult sometimes, but it's a 2D platformer with a story worth playing through.
  2. Game Informer
    May 2, 2018
    73
    Light Fall draws you in with its stylistic visuals and the promise of a new twist on a classic formula. Creating your own platforms is fun, but Bishop Games didn’t develop this gimmick into a meaningful series of mechanics. As it stands, Light Fall is a handful of interesting ideas that are missing the elements they need to really shine.
  3. Cubed3
    May 14, 2018
    70
    Light Fall is a very competent 2D platformer with a fairly low barrier for kids to enjoy. This could be a good gateway game for the likes of N++ or Super Meat Boy, since the checkpoints are plentiful and it is generally not a punishing title. The visuals are not going to win any awards but they are not offensive or too derivative; merely adequate. Light Fall is a great one for those who are not quite ready to take on Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, but are growing out of Kirby Star Allies.
  5. God is a Geek
    May 21, 2018
    65
    If you can get past this issue (both in gameplay terms and the mental barrier it presents) then you should find that Light Fall is mostly a fun and interesting platformer, with some very cool puzzle elements and a story that you’ll want to see through to the end. Just don’t throw your Switch around in frustration. That thing’s expensive.
  6. Nintendo Enthusiast
    May 11, 2018
    65
    Light Fall is an interesting experiment, and it’s fun to play through for most of it. Unfortunately, the lack of content makes it hard to recommend a purchase, and the endgame is disappointing. I’ve got high hopes for future releases from the developer Bishop Games, and I’d love to see this mechanic again, but unfortunately, Light Fall is too simple in execution.
  7. Meristation
    May 7, 2018
    65
    The ideas of Light Fall are unique. However, they are underutilized and the gameplay becomes repetitive too soon. Light Fall is a fun and beautiful 2D platformer, but also a bunch of undeveloped ideas and a too short experience. Only recommended for fans of the genre and speedrunners.
  8. Impulsegamer
    May 16, 2018
    60
    There’s not much to Light Fall beyond the unique platforming mechanics, and you won’t find a Super Meat Boy level of challenge, but it’s a neat little game that’s worth picking up if you’re looking for something of a gaming palate cleanser.
  9. Gameblog.fr
    May 14, 2018
    60
    Dreamlike and original, Light Fall misses its point by being unsteady form start to finish. If the nice Shadow Core mechanics might charm you during the first moments of the game, its level design and very short adventure will not last long in the mind of every platformer addict. However, speedrunners might like the dedicated mode, which works nicely for those interested by emergent gameplay.
  10. Shacknews
    May 8, 2018
    60
    Light Fall shows potential with its central premise and its core mechanic, but short levels, a run-of-the-mill story, and an all-too-brief campaign make it feel like there's some unrealized potential here.

Awards & Rankings

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#75 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. AxelPuma
    Aug 13, 2018
    7
    A nice indie game, a little short and could improve the controls in certain situations.

    This game is specially built for speed and    A nice indie game, a little short and could improve the controls in certain situations.

    This game is specially built for speed and momentum. You are a small boy that casts a magical box multiple times in the air to reach higher or further platforms.
    Your task is to look out for a group of gods and save a tribe in the land of Numbra. An old owl joins you at the start of your journey and acts as a guide and narrator.

    The controls are well designed to jump and move as fast as you can, casting the magic block and moving through the multiple platforms, however, the controls don't support fine movements when walking or jumping and you'll die multiple times because of the imprecise controls.

    The game is a little short and the story is nice but moves too fast, some events can be easily disregarded. The owl's voice acting is great and helps setting the mood throughout the levels.

    The levels are set in varied environments from plains, forest, marsh. Different sizes and lengths, some are quite tough and others are for pure storytelling. There are multiple checkpoints at every level and usually you loose just a couple of seconds if you die. You can find two types of crystals, yellow (lore) and blue (rescue people) cleverly hidden behind false walls or moving a little further to the other side.
    The last levels really test your platforming skills, they are quite challenging but you can also die multiple times due to the poor fine movements or leaps of faith.

    The bosses are challenging, especially the final boss. You need to master the use of the magic block to survive the hazards and attacks. The music goes along very well during those battles. Unfortunately the final boss disappoints in the background and motives categories. It fails to show you how and why he gets there, so he feels just like a generic bad guy you need to defeat instead of a true nemesis.

    The game is not lengthy, even if you 100% complete it, you can take somewhere around 4-5 hours with the game, a little more if you decide to play it in hard mode. I enjoyed more the history found on the yellow crystals even more than the game story.
    It's a nice game, the controls can surely benefit from some tuning, very interesting piece for speed runners, it's very cheap and I liked the story. Not the best platformer but it's good enough for the price. It's worth your time, has it's flaws but I do recommend it.    … Full Review »
  2. GReviews
    May 8, 2018
    9
    Light fall had me hooked from the start and if you’re a fan of 2D platformers or exceptionally well written stories this is the game for you.Light fall had me hooked from the start and if you’re a fan of 2D platformers or exceptionally well written stories this is the game for you. Bishop have taken a simple idea and made a fantastic journey that you will no doubt be telling your friends about for weeks to come, both the good and the frustrating moments. Light fall has everything you could ever want from a platformer and more to boot.… Full Review »
  3. TheProGamer-
    Apr 30, 2018
    7
    Light Fall has a unique idea and can be pulled off quite nicely on some levels. The puzzler can be great fun at times but the further you getLight Fall has a unique idea and can be pulled off quite nicely on some levels. The puzzler can be great fun at times but the further you get into it, the further it becomes more stressful and not in a good way. It's different puzzles with the same execution every time. It begins to feel like a chore. The game is beautiful and all the shades of blue and purple do make the game look magical and the story is rather nice.… Full Review »
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