Sparklite

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Nov 15, 2019
    100
    In 2019, I thought I’d seen everything that top-down action-rpgs could dish out. Sparklite is nothing short of a happy surprise, offering new spins on a time-honored genre. From its beautiful graphics to its addictive gameplay, giving this fresh entry anything less than a perfect score would be criminal.
  2. FNintendo
    Dec 5, 2019
    80
    With its rich, colourful and varied world, an exquisite soundtrack and a slick gameplay, Sparklite is loaded with charming elements that will keep players exploring its world and its mechanics for long hours.
  3. God is a Geek
    Nov 18, 2019
    80
    A charming Zelda-esque Roguelike with a compelling assortment of permanent upgrades. A few technical issues do detract from the experience, but the beautiful world of Sparklite is well worth exploring.
  5. Vooks
    Nov 18, 2019
    80
    What I most loved about Sparklite was how friendly it feels. While that’s partly due to the lighthearted adventure atmosphere, I think it’s the straightforwardness of the mechanics that really grab me. You’re not asked to navigate any complex systems or optimise your reaction times, you’re just getting in there and having some fun, without having to feel patronised or like things have been dumbed down. There’s definitely room in roguelikes for some chilled out fun, and while Sparklite isn’t perfect, that’s exactly what I had.
  6. 3DJuegos
    Nov 18, 2019
    80
    A roguelite action adventure game inspired by The Legend of Zelda franchise… with great results. Procedural backdrops, a great sense of progression and a lovely pixel art are its main pros.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Nov 14, 2019
    80
    Sparklite is a fantastic rogue-lite adventure title that provides a nostalgia hit for 2D Zelda fans without feeling like a bad copy. The game’s rich world fuses mechanics and story without it feeling obnoxious, and the cast of characters are lovable and well-rounded, with each one standing out from the crowd. By the end, players will be begging for more, even if the final road is a little bumpy with some awkward difficulty spikes. Geodia is a world no one wants to leave by the end, but it’s one that’s enjoyable to return to again and again.
  8. Shacknews
    Nov 14, 2019
    80
    It’s visuals and core mechanics hark back to classic action-adventure titles. At the same time, cleverly designed and well defined systems provide for something fresh and exciting.
  9. Screen Rant
    Nov 13, 2019
    80
    Sparklite is an indie roguelite that offers great progression mechanics to a much-loved genre. It has flaws, but fans need not worry.
  10. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 14, 2019
    75
    Sparklite does an exemplary job of taking what works from the 2D Zelda genre but putting their own unique look and feel to the design. Where it falters is that the maps and dungeons that are a joy to explore in the Legend of Zelda have been replaced with dull and monotonous procedural generation. The discovery of new items and the different ways you can defeat enemies are enough to recommend Sparklite to those who are fans of the genre, the lack of meaningful exploration unfortunately prevents it from becoming a must-play title.

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. pythonPie
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Good game for people who looking games similar with old Zelda with roguelike elements. For me is much much better than Moonlighter.
  2. t2daino
    Dec 4, 2019
    5
    I had been eyeballing this game since it was first announced and waited in anticipation for its release only for it to not meet myI had been eyeballing this game since it was first announced and waited in anticipation for its release only for it to not meet my expectations.

    Pros:
    Great animation style and controls, the music is fantastic, the patch system is a unique and fresh take on stats upgrades, the gadget builder is a fun idea, and thats where the positives end.

    Cons:
    The game is VERY repetitive, the story is weak, character development wasn't really there, the enemies are easy, and the game is shooooooort!

    The game's biggest shortfall is the rogue-like elements. Because of how small the map is, the constant reshuffling of the map every time you die or end a run became very mundane and did nothing to excite me. I quickly got bored and just wanted to finish the game so that I could move on. This game had so much potential to be something great and it fell flat in my eyes. It was a huge disappointment after all the waiting that I did.    … Full Review »
See all user reviews »