70
The ship voyage is connected to a deeply personal story that will touch you and definitely won't leave you cold. It's a shame, though, that the game uses outdated mechanics and graphics.
57
WILL: Follow the Light’s ambitious mix of sailing, character drama and puzzle-based adventuring shows plenty of promise but often results in choppy pacing and rough implementation.
60
Despite this lovely looking world and a story so driven by mystery, I wasn’t able to get past Will as a character or the obtuse puzzles he has to face.
6
It's an interesting game, but not because of its story. It relies on the classic tropes of the dead wife and mother, the child who resents his father—in short, nothing innovative. The game’s atmosphere is nice, with good use of UE5, but it’s missing a lot of animations that would help with immersion. It’s short—expect about 5 hours. It feels like a game made by a few friends, not by a real development team.
6
An excellent, albeit brief, offering. For a debut game from the studio, we see a lot of potential in this installment for future titles.
2
The worst and most boring game I've played this year. It's disgusting, buggy, and dull in every way. It's incredibly boring. The story is bad. The fog section is even worse, where the lantern fades in five seconds and shines a meter ahead of the boat. I advise to developers to shove that section somewhere else. Play your own contraption.
WILL: Follow The Light
Released On:
May 7, 2026
Metascore
Mixed or Average
62
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Mixed or Average
5.8
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
62
22% Positive
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May 7, 2026
95
WILL: Follow the Light, without the few negative hiccups I noted, is a 10 out of 10 game. But as it stands right now, the few nits that exist within the game pull away from that score slightly - but only slightly. That being said though, if these updates and needed fixes are made, I can easily see this being a can’t-miss game. The beautiful, yet heart-wrenching story, coupled with the intriguing puzzles and environment of the game itself make for an unforgettable digital experience.
May 7, 2026
80
WILL: Follow the Light starts slow but ultimately represents an emotional, cathartic journey thick with sensitive themes, including grief and estrangement. It's not long, but the weight of the heartbreaking story is worth every penny.
User score
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5.8
20% Positive
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67% Mixed
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2 Ratings
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Jun 10, 2026
6
It's an interesting game, but not because of its story. It relies on the classic tropes of the dead wife and mother, the child who resents his father—in short, nothing innovative. The game’s atmosphere is nice, with good use of UE5, but it’s missing a lot of animations that would help with immersion. It’s short—expect about 5 hours. It feels like a game made by a few friends, not by a real development team.
May 22, 2026
6
An excellent, albeit brief, offering. For a debut game from the studio, we see a lot of potential in this installment for future titles.
May 12, 2026
70
WILL: Follow the Light is a powerful narrative that offers a combination of realism and some failed ambition.
May 18, 2026
60
Despite this lovely looking world and a story so driven by mystery, I wasn’t able to get past Will as a character or the obtuse puzzles he has to face.
May 8, 2026
60
Will: Follow the Light is a frustrating experience because the foundation for something memorable is clearly there. Beneath the repetitive puzzle design, uneven writing, and technical frustrations lies a genuinely interesting premise supported by immersive sailing mechanics and strong atmospheric audio. There are moments where the game briefly captures the emotional and cinematic adventure it wants to be, but it struggles to sustain that momentum for long before falling back into its more exhausting habits. For some players, those stronger moments may still be enough to carry the journey through to the end. For others, the game’s shortcomings will likely overshadow the experience long before Will reaches the light.
May 18, 2026
57
WILL: Follow the Light’s ambitious mix of sailing, character drama and puzzle-based adventuring shows plenty of promise but often results in choppy pacing and rough implementation.
May 17, 2026
30
Barring a couple of all-too-short sections near the beginning, Will: Follow The Light is a bewildering and arduous journey. [Issue#424, p.116]
May 9, 2026
2
The worst and most boring game I've played this year. It's disgusting, buggy, and dull in every way. It's incredibly boring. The story is bad. The fog section is even worse, where the lantern fades in five seconds and shines a meter ahead of the boat. I advise to developers to shove that section somewhere else. Play your own contraption.
SummaryDive into a realistic, single-player, first-person journey through the harsh northern latitudes as you sail endless waters, searching for a way back to your loved ones. Will you follow the light?
