60
While the length of levels and their lack of checkpoints is discouraging, a pleasant surprise that kept me playing Lightbringer was the ability to access any of the levels in the game. Later stages are unlocked by simply playing the previous level — they don’t need to be cleared, and there’s no need to find all the fragments of light. Simply try a stage and the next one unlocks. What an excellent concept! While this feature alone earns Lightbringer a few brownie points, it still has some issues. That said, players looking for a casual 3D platformer experience can find it here.
70
The Lightbringer is a beautiful and relaxing platform game that left us really satisfied despite its simplicity.
60
The Lightbringer misses many opportunities. Despite having great core gameplay, it fails to immerse the player in its lore and aura due to its rough, and at times, incomplete edges. If players are willing to look past these shortcomings, the gameplay will keep fans of 2.5D platformers satisfied. That is, if they don’t skip a level every time they are met with the slightest of challenges.
1
at first i liked the game, and then i realize it is insanely difficult, and with no heals or exttra, lives, you have to start the levels over and over agian, also the camera does not help at all. not worth playing, even at $2. there are so many better games
4
A puzzle platformer with annoying controls. It also had a lot of drift. I played with Nintendo Pro Controller and it doesn't happen on any other game so it has to be this game and not my controller. If I had absolutely nothing else to play, I would probably play this but I found it to be very boring. It was priced under $4.00 when I purchased it but there are tons of better platformers.
7
Certainly there are plenty of 3D action platformers on the Switch, and they take a variety of forms from intense to more casual. The Lightbringer sort of splits the middle, offering opportunities for challenges if you want to be a completionist but keeping things light if you’re just along for the journey. What’s interesting is how streamlined this experience is, feeling more like a 2D platformer moving in straight lines rather than an open adventure where the goal is exploration. Secrets will be hidden along the way, making you detour a little or double back a bit perhaps, but in general you’re always moving in the direction you want to and in many regards that’s a refreshing change of pace. Some poetic voice acting helps to advance the story, which just gives things a different feel overall as well. While by no means as epic an adventure as you’d normally see in a 3D action platformer, The Lightbringer feels like a solid, steady, and enjoyable adventure that respects your time and delivers generally no-filler thrills… something I can definitely respect. ****/2021/10/mini-reviews-october-13th-edition.html
The Lightbringer
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Oct 7, 2021
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66
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3.7
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Oct 15, 2021
73
The Lightbringer is a beautiful game that'll appeal to anyone who enjoys 3D platforming with elaborate puzzle-filled stages. I wish that it was a bit more forgiving with its continue system, though, as playing through a lengthy stage again can be a huge pain in the tuchus.
Oct 29, 2021
70
The Lightbringer is a beautiful and relaxing platform game that left us really satisfied despite its simplicity.
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Dec 17, 2021
7
Certainly there are plenty of 3D action platformers on the Switch, and they take a variety of forms from intense to more casual. The Lightbringer sort of splits the middle, offering opportunities for challenges if you want to be a completionist but keeping things light if you’re just along for the journey. What’s interesting is how streamlined this experience is, feeling more like a 2D platformer moving in straight lines rather than an open adventure where the goal is exploration. Secrets will be hidden along the way, making you detour a little or double back a bit perhaps, but in general you’re always moving in the direction you want to and in many regards that’s a refreshing change of pace. Some poetic voice acting helps to advance the story, which just gives things a different feel overall as well. While by no means as epic an adventure as you’d normally see in a 3D action platformer, The Lightbringer feels like a solid, steady, and enjoyable adventure that respects your time and delivers generally no-filler thrills… something I can definitely respect. ****/2021/10/mini-reviews-october-13th-edition.html
Mar 15, 2024
4
A puzzle platformer with annoying controls. It also had a lot of drift. I played with Nintendo Pro Controller and it doesn't happen on any other game so it has to be this game and not my controller. If I had absolutely nothing else to play, I would probably play this but I found it to be very boring. It was priced under $4.00 when I purchased it but there are tons of better platformers.
Oct 25, 2021
70
Nostalgic and engaging from start to finish, The Lightbringer is a solid puzzle platformer with a lot of heart that’s easy to recommend. It’s not perfect—the combat element needs a bit of work—but it’s easier to overlook its weaker elements when everything else is so smartly designed. While The Lightbringer ends sooner than I would have liked, it also feels like the prelude to something grander. After all, is the darkness ever truly vanquished?
Nov 3, 2021
60
While the length of levels and their lack of checkpoints is discouraging, a pleasant surprise that kept me playing Lightbringer was the ability to access any of the levels in the game. Later stages are unlocked by simply playing the previous level — they don’t need to be cleared, and there’s no need to find all the fragments of light. Simply try a stage and the next one unlocks. What an excellent concept! While this feature alone earns Lightbringer a few brownie points, it still has some issues. That said, players looking for a casual 3D platformer experience can find it here.
Oct 28, 2021
60
The Lightbringer misses many opportunities. Despite having great core gameplay, it fails to immerse the player in its lore and aura due to its rough, and at times, incomplete edges. If players are willing to look past these shortcomings, the gameplay will keep fans of 2.5D platformers satisfied. That is, if they don’t skip a level every time they are met with the slightest of challenges.
Oct 27, 2021
60
The Lightbringer definitely brings some platforming joy to the surface but stumbles with uneven boss encounters. The game is easy to pick up with a gradual increase in platforming difficulty, though the lack of a checkpoint system may be a drawback for those less tried and tested to the ways of platformers. There is depth here if you’re after a challenge but The Lightbringer may end up leaving you a bit wanting.
Apr 26, 2026
1
at first i liked the game, and then i realize it is insanely difficult, and with no heals or exttra, lives, you have to start the levels over and over agian, also the camera does not help at all. not worth playing, even at $2. there are so many better games
SummaryThe Lightbringer is a story-driven adventure platform game, set in a beautiful world claimed by a vile corruption. Dear brother, when this letter reaches your hands, I will no longer be protecting our lands. With great sorrow I pass this duty onto you. Do not be afraid, as I will guide you through. You will travel these lands ac... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Oct 7, 2021
Developer:
- Rock Square Thunder
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