The Lightbringer

About

The Lightbringer is a hand-drawn platformer where you wield light to solve puzzles and battle creeping darkness. Each level is a self-contained world filled with corrupted monoliths you must purify by collecting floating light particles. Movement feels tight and responsive, blending precise jumps with combat that uses your light energy to repel enemies. The story follows a sibling bond, your sister’s spirit guides you through a world suffocating under shadow, pushing you to finish what she started. The game’s art style stands out with its warm, watercolor-inspired visuals that contrast sharply against spreading gloom. Its 46 achievements include challenges like “The Chosen One,” unlocked by just 3.9% of players, hinting at the depth hidden off main paths. Available on PC, Switch, and Linux since 2021, it balances accessibility with tough optional trials. Players spend an average of 8, 10 hours clearing levels, though full completionists often stretch that much longer chasing every glowing secret.

Storyline

The world is under siege by a malicious corruption, targeting the ancient monoliths that gave power and light to these lands. As the chosen one, you have the ability to harness pure light energy from the air, energy that will aid you in cleansing the monoliths to bring back their light. Explore, jump and fight your way through each level while gathering light motes. Every level functions like its own little world, and you’ll need to venture off the beaten path to find enough to cleanse the level’s monolith.