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About Light
Just A Pixel Ltd released this indie adventure puzzle game in July 2014 under Team17. You play as an amnesiac man waking up in a suspicious facility on PC, Linux, or Mac. The story forces you to question your identity while navigating a world filled with corruption and shadowy groups. Visuals stay minimalistic yet effective as you uncover the truth behind what happened to you. Metacritic gave it a 49 out of 100 score, suggesting a polarized reception among critics at launch. You start with no memory and must use stealth to avoid capture while hacking terminals to disable cameras or unlock doors.
Gameplay
Sessions revolve around sneaking past guards and solving environmental puzzles rather than fighting enemies. Combat remains a last resort as you rely on technology and cunning to progress through the facility. You spend minutes hacking computer terminals to turn off security systems, lock or unlock specific doors, and access restricted areas. Collecting fragmented emails, memos, and scientific reports provides the narrative context needed to understand your situation. Each level presents a new set of obstacles requiring careful observation and timing. The controls feel responsive as you move quietly through corridors or hide in shadows when detection seems imminent.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows mixed reactions from our user base with an average completion rate sitting around 65 percent. Average playtime clocks in at roughly 8 hours for those who finish the story. Community moods lean toward frustrated curiosity since many players feel the narrative is interesting but execution stumbles. Review snippets frequently mention the strong atmosphere but criticize repetitive stealth sections. Only 30 percent of completers earned every achievement, indicating some puzzles are exceptionally difficult or missable. The low critic score from Metacritic aligns with our community data where satisfaction drops significantly after the first hour.
PlayPile's Take
This title works best for players who enjoy narrative-driven stealth games despite technical flaws. At its current price point on sale, it offers decent value if you can tolerate slow pacing and occasional frustration. The achievement system adds replayability for completionists willing to hunt down every document. You will not find a perfect experience here but the mystery keeps you engaged through the middle act. Skip this one if you need tight controls or consistent challenge throughout. Finish the game only if you enjoy piecing together stories from scattered notes.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
45.8
RAWG Rating
1.6
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