Nordlicht

About

Nordlicht is a single player adventure game that tasks you with guiding a family through the frozen north. Solve environmental puzzles to navigate treacherous terrain while uncovering cryptic symbols tied to the polar night. The story unfolds through quiet exploration and minimal dialogue, focusing on survival against the elements and the group's emotional struggles. The game's stark visuals and haunting score create a distinct mood though some find the pacing slow. Puzzles vary in quality with a few clever set pieces. Released in 2019 it holds a 73% on Metacritic reflecting a split between fans of its atmospheric approach and those frustrated by uneven design.