Ashi: Lake of Light

A pretty puzzle game which gave my old brain cells a good workout! I completed all 90 puzzles but the downside is no achievements or cards. A gentle relaxing game which gradually ramps up in difficulty. New mechanics are introduced in each segment and puzzles were quite tricky towards the end. For the seasoned puzzlers who are good at strategy, this will be easy. But for newcomers, this will be an ideal introduction. Price is reasonable. Music is lovely, but I turned it off because it distracted my concentration! Recommend. 8/10

guide the flying insect to the exit by lighting candles. a lit one means a turn, an unlit one gets ignored, but there are multiple stages of litness to force a different change in direction (90 degrees or more). clicking candles doesn't draw a path, so [b]it's trial & error: the game[/b], what with planning blindly until the insect is clicked and it all plays out, only then do you get a path to look at. 90 levels with branching progression, but save for a few challenge levels on the side, all of them have to be completed to carry on. the level counter is buggy too, says 92. levels don't get reset automatically after an incorrect solution but there's a reset button, except it doesn't work. further mechanics include color change for the insect to focus on different candles, mandatory teleporters, tunnels for diagonal movement, blockers and movable candles. the latter is a bit clunky and mobile-like, dragging instead of a simple click-click action, but any available slot can be chosen at least, no need to move one by one. settings are poor. separate toggles, no volumes, only in the main menu, and yes, they can bug out too. resolutions and windowed mode only via the unity launcher on startup. the single quality of life setting is 'express mode' to make level transitions faster, and there's a faster play button next to the regular one. luckily, that works. decent idea, subpar execution besides the presentation. the dev's long gone too, so chances of fixes and improvemnets are zero. if you're looking for something similar, check out [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/dohi64/recommended/2297210]plungeroo[/url] instead.

Find the true path through the night and into the sunrise in Ashi: Lake of Light. Use floating candles to guide the path of a solitary firefly through a twilight world in this gentle and meditative puzzle game.

まだ30ステージほどのプレイですが、備忘録も兼ねて。 ホタル（多分）を行灯の光で鳥居（ゴール）に誘導するゲーム。 和風っぽい音楽と灯篭流しのようなグラフィックが癒やされます。 設定等は英語のみですが、チュートリアル的なステージもあるので さっぱり分からない進めない、ってことはなさそう。 全９２ステージなのでそこそこのボリューム感です。 メモ： ・トライ＆エラーのパワープレイでもなんとかなる ・行灯の光の強さの調節でホタルの曲がる角度が変わる ・水みたいなのはワープ

The best puzzle game I've played all year - and I'm someone who obsessively seeks out good, relaxing puzzle games. Graphics: Simple but gorgeous. Music: A bit repetitive but very, very relaxing. Difficulty curve: A gentle introduction to the puzzle mechanics without ever getting boring. Overall difficulty: Brain-bendingly tough, but never obtuse - and the hardest puzzles are strictly optional. Controls: Effortless and elegant. Value for money: Great. Verdict: Buy it already.

Calming puzzle game ported from mobiles, yet it doesn't have an impact on its quality at all, sets up good puzzle atmosphere. Offers about 3 hours of entertainment with overall easy-ish difficulty.

https://youtu.be/I8QqSqObbBc Puzzle challenges ramp up well each time a new element is added to the formula. The water lantern aesthetics is well served by the underling puzzle structure.

Did not enjoy the game too much. (Fully completed the game) 5/10

At first glance, you might think this is a relaxing game, but I wouldn't really consider it as such. Yes, It's fun and non-stressful (no timers, points, stars, enemies, or deaths), and the music, sounds, and atmosphere are definitely relaxing, but I would say the gameplay is difficult enough to make you use your brain. Several mechanisms are introduced throughout the game to add new twists and difficulty, and they certainly do the job. You know you have a good game when you're disappointed you've reached the end (because you want to keep playing). If you're looking for a puzzle game with a relaxing atmosphere, this is definitely a good choice. There's no need to wait for a sale -- this game is well worth full price.

I received this game as a gift. Put a couple of hours into it after work when looking to wind down. (I'll have it running, and come do a puzzle or 2 while things are cooking.) 48 puzzles in and I'm still enjoying myself. The serene music really completes the Zen feel but does get a bit overwhelming. Other than than the progression in difficulty and mechanics are quite enjoyable