There Is No Light

About

There Is No Light is a top-down action RPG where you fight through waves of enemies and explore a bleak underground world. Set after a global disaster, society now lives in the ruins below the surface under the control of a fanatical church. You play as a parent determined to rescue their child taken by the church’s rituals. Combat mixes gunplay and melee attacks with a focus on survival, ammo is scarce and enemies swarm in packs. Boss battles are punishing affairs requiring patience and timing. Exploration is open but risks backtracking through hostile zones filled with patrols and environmental hazards. The game’s oppressive atmosphere and relentless difficulty stand out. Its setting feels lived-in with scattered lore pieces about a civilization that forgot the sky. Reviews note the challenge can frustrate but also deepen the sense of accomplishment. Some players praise the creative boss designs and tense pacing. Others mention control quirks and pacing dips in later acts. With a Metacritic score of 71, it’s a divisive but memorable entry in the genre for those seeking a tough, story-driven grind.

Storyline

After a global catastrophe, the remains of human civilization built a new religious society among the ruins of the desolated underground. They have forgotten the light of the sun and now are blindly following the New God — The Great Hand. Once every few years, The Hand comes down to the people of the Central Station and takes away the chosen newborns to the world hidden behind the gates of the Sanctuary. The Hero embarks on a dangerous journey through this hostile world to find a way to open the gates and bring his child back.