Deadlight

A very good looking game with terribly cringe writing and finicky, unrealiable gameplay. The platforming is either super simplistic or trial and error. You either can't see where to go, or did things in the wrong order. The controls aren't reliable enough for quick gameplay or timed sequences, because Randal will decide which direction he's looking, and what kind of jump he wants to perform at any given moment, not you the player. There's much more to say but I've spent most of my energy on getting to the end, and the ending and the twist telegraphed hours ago drained the rest.

Locked up multiple times

got to a door and I couldn't figure out how to break it. Got bored of trying and moved on.

Actual score: 3/10 (bad) Actual play time (off-platform, Xbox 360): 6 hours (I aimed to get 100%...) So look, this is a game had a lot of potential, but there's so damn much that holds it back. For the story, its a great start, but it crashes rather than leaves something great, especially since the MC could've clearly escaped too. As a platformer, it leaves a lot to be desired, especially with buggy gamepad controls, which I did at least verify to be the same on PC. For the mechanics, it'll usually introduce something, then neglects it soon after its introduced, so you'll be stuck with a slingshot for half the game, that you can't effectively use elsewhere. Same with the fire axe and the guns. The game can be easily beaten while firing not a single bullet at a "Shadow", especially since killing em means nothing when more continue to show up after you get a kill. For the cutscenes, they just look like those rough sketches they use to set up scenes for animations. It may have been a stylistic choice for the devs, but it just makes it feel cheap in the end, and cheats us out of some good scenes...

Deadlight is a side-scrolling survival game that stands out through its atmosphere, visual identity, and strong sense of tension. Set in a ruined world shaped by fear, isolation, and collapse, it presents a version of the zombie apocalypse that feels more reflective than explosive. Instead of focusing on nonstop combat, the game builds its identity around movement, vulnerability, and the constant pressure of staying alive in an environment that never feels safe. One of the game’s greatest strengths is its presentation. The silhouette-based art style gives Deadlight a distinct visual character, turning ruined streets, abandoned buildings, and collapsing interiors into scenes that are both bleak and memorable. The environments communicate danger without relying on excessive detail, and the cinematic framing helps the journey feel dramatic from beginning to end. This artistic direction gives the game a personality that separates it from many other post-apocalyptic titles. Gameplay in Deadlight is built around platforming, timing, and resource management rather than empowerment. The protagonist is not designed to feel unstoppable, and that choice works in the game’s favor. Encounters often feel tense because every mistake carries weight, whether the player is escaping a trap, avoiding a horde, or deciding whether a fight is even worth the risk. The result is an experience where survival feels earned rather than guaranteed. At the same time, the game is not without flaws. Some mechanics can feel stiff, especially when precision is required under pressure, and a few sections rely on trial and error more than they should. Combat, while intentionally limited, does not always feel satisfying, and the controls can occasionally work against the pacing instead of supporting it. These issues do not ruin the experience, but they do prevent the game from reaching its full potential. Narratively, Deadlight succeeds because it keeps its tone serious and focused. It tells a personal survival story rather than trying to overwhelm the player with excessive lore or spectacle. The emotional weight comes from the world itself and from the sense that every step forward is difficult. While the writing is not especially complex, it fits the game’s structure well and supports the bleak, exhausted mood that defines the entire experience. Overall, Deadlight is a stylish and thoughtful survival platformer that leaves an impression through mood, restraint, and visual design. It may not be the most mechanically refined game in its genre, but it understands how to create tension and maintain emotional pressure throughout the journey. For players who appreciate atmospheric games with a darker tone and a more vulnerable approach to survival, Deadlight remains a memorable and worthwhile experience.

Reseña de Deadlight Deadlight es un juego de plataformas y supervivencia con zombis que destaca muchísimo por su atmósfera, su estilo artístico y su tono oscuro. Aunque no es un juego especialmente largo, logra ofrecer una experiencia bastante intensa y memorable. La historia sigue a Randall Wayne, un sobreviviente que intenta cruzar una Seattle destruida durante un apocalipsis zombi en busca de su familia. El juego tiene un enfoque mucho más serio y melancólico comparado con otros títulos de zombis llenos de acción exagerada. Uno de los aspectos más destacados es la ambientación. Los escenarios usan sombras, luces y siluetas para crear una estética muy cinematográfica. Muchas veces el juego parece una novela gráfica en movimiento. El gameplay mezcla plataformas, puzzles y supervivencia. A diferencia de otros juegos de zombis, aquí el combate no siempre es la mejor opción. Las armas tienen poca munición y los enemigos pueden ser peligrosos en grandes cantidades, por lo que escapar y evitar enfrentamientos suele ser más importante. Las secciones de parkour y plataformas ayudan bastante al ritmo de la aventura. Saltar edificios, esquivar trampas y escapar de hordas crea varios momentos de tensión muy entretenidos. La música y el sonido también aportan muchísimo a la atmósfera deprimente y solitaria del juego. El tono general transmite constantemente sensación de desesperación y supervivencia. Sin embargo, Deadlight también tiene algunos problemas. Los controles en ciertas plataformas pueden sentirse algo rígidos y algunos puzzles o saltos generan frustración debido a la precisión requerida. La historia también deja algunas partes poco desarrolladas y la duración del juego es relativamente corta. Aun así, Deadlight sigue siendo una experiencia muy interesante y uno de los juegos de zombis más atmosféricos e infravalorados de su generación. Calificación: 8/10

não gostei, mecanicas de jogo bem esquisitas, achei este jogo mais difícil q Limbo ou Inside porra. Toma nc.

作为一个跑酷游戏，他的手感相当的不好，操作粘滞，关卡设计也很平庸。 在视频网战看见别人说剧情好末世氛围好才买的，一到steam一看多半好评，差评也都是说手感不好。怀揣着也许手感只是有点特别，为了看剧情而买入，最后通关后发现剧情也只是很普通的水平，游戏完全无法靠剧情盖过游戏手感的缺点