Endorlight

"Endorlight" ist ein Indie-Plattformer. Die Mechaniken sind altbekannt. Wir müssen in jedem Level den Ausgang erreichen. Dafür müssen wir vor allem gegen die zahlreichen Gegner bestehen, die uns ans Leder wollen. Dafür haben wir primär drei Waffen dabei: ein Hackebeil, eine Peitsche und einen Bogen. Bei manchen Gegnern ist ein Distanzangriff angesagt, da sie vor ihrem Ableben noch explodieren. Auf dem Weg zum Ziel gibt es zahlreiche Tonkrüge, Kisten und Truhen, die wir mit unseren Waffen aufschlagen können. Die meisten enthalten verschiedene Edelsteine, die – warum auch immer – bei uns alle als Gold gezählt werden. Manche Kisten sollten wir aber besser aus der Distanz öffnen, denn sie können auch Bomben enthalten. Die simple Grafik erinnert an alte Amiga-Zeiten. Überhaupt hat das gesamte Design einen gewissen Retro-Charme. Das größte Problem ist allerdings die unpräzise Steuerung. Zudem rutscht die Spielfigur wie auf Seife. Und, und das ist besonders nervig, oft braucht es eine Weile, bis sich die Spielfigur überhaupt in die richtige Richtung dreht. Das macht das Kämpfen auf engem Raum mehr als nervig. Und diese engen Räume und schmalen Plattformen gibt es häufig, denn die Level sind zu großen Teilen zufallsgeneriert. Das führt dazu, daß manche Bereiche, Kisten und Gegner nur äußerst schwer oder gar nicht zu erreichen sind. Und so wirkt das gesamte Spiel auf den ersten Blick durchaus charmant, allerdings ist die mangelnde Präzision sehr nervig. [h1]Wertung:[/h1] 6/10 Atmosphäre -/10 Story 6/10 Grafik 6/10 Sound 5/10 Spielmechanik 3/10 Balancing 5/10 Spielspass [h1]Fazit:[/h1] Zu unpräzise. [h1][b]5/10 Gesamtwertung

Trash

i dont understand why people hated the game, i had fun

the fake reviews are crazy

Endorlight, developed and published by Old Games, is a roguelike action-adventure that embraces a minimalist, retro-inspired design while delivering a challenging experience focused on survival and skill. Released in 2016, this title aims to capture the essence of classic games, with pixelated visuals and straightforward gameplay mechanics that evoke nostalgia for an earlier era of gaming. Its low price point reflects the simplicity of its design, but beneath that simplicity lies a game that demands patience, strategy, and precision from its players. The core gameplay of Endorlight revolves around navigating procedurally generated levels filled with progressively tougher enemies. Players have access to a handful of weapons—such as an axe, bow, and whip—that cater to different play styles and combat strategies. The game’s unforgiving one-life mechanic means that death forces you to start over from the beginning, heightening tension and encouraging careful, deliberate play. Every five levels, players face a boss encounter that tests their ability to adapt and strategize under pressure, providing a welcome change of pace and escalating the stakes as the game progresses. Visually, Endorlight sticks to a pixel-art aesthetic that will feel familiar to fans of classic indie and retro games. While the art style effectively conveys a certain charm and simplicity, it can also feel somewhat sparse and lacking in detail for players who prefer more visually rich or modern presentations. The soundtrack complements the visual style with chiptune melodies that enhance the nostalgic atmosphere, though it rarely rises above being pleasant background music rather than a standout feature of the game. The game includes features like Steam Trading Cards and leaderboards, adding a small layer of collectability and competition to the experience. However, Endorlight’s replayability is somewhat limited by its repetitive enemy designs and environments, which can make the experience feel monotonous over extended play sessions. There isn’t a deep progression or customization system to significantly vary gameplay or reward long-term commitment, which may leave some players wanting more after the initial challenge wears off. In summary, Endorlight offers a straightforward and nostalgic roguelike experience that will appeal to players who enjoy classic pixel-art games and a good challenge. Its emphasis on survival, combined with a one-life mechanic, makes for tense and rewarding moments, especially when facing the game’s boss encounters. However, the lack of variety and progression systems means that its appeal may be limited for those seeking a more complex or evolving gameplay experience. At its modest price, it serves as a decent throwback title, ideal for quick sessions or fans of old-school roguelikes looking for a brief, challenging adventure. Rating: 5/10

Uma copia MUITO barata de Spelunky, como se alguém que quisesse criar um jogo é acabou de usar pela primeira vez um programa básico, com recursos básicos, sem nenhuma história, progressão ou conteúdo com realmente algum valor. Pra mim esse "jogo" não deveria nem estar a venda (estranhamente parece não estar em alguns países). ------------------------------------------ A VERY cheap copy of Spelunky, as if someone who wanted to create a game just used a basic program for the first time, with basic features, without any story, progression, or content of any real value. In my opinion, this "game" shouldn't even be for sale (strangely, it doesn't seem to be in some countries).

A budget version of Spelunky. It’s not awful, but the original is much more enjoyable and worth getting instead.

It's very weak. Gameplay is not fun, I had problem, that the doors to next level spawned in a isolated box so there was no way for me to get there. It has a few enemies, that you can run past, no levelling, no actual mechanics, just tank the hit and move on. Bosses were OK. On the first run at least. I bothered to play the game a little more, but all it takes a few minutes and you are done. It is very cheap, but it feels either like a cash grab. There are other games with similar style, that are really finished - go play those...