
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!
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Languages: English*, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese*languages with full audio support
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While functional and visually appealing, this game is far too bland for anyone other than Achievement Hunters and parents with small children. (Additionally, the amount and variety of content does not justify the price without a 50% minimum discount).
TO THOSE CONSIDERING THIS FOR LOCAL CO-OP: I purchased this game for it's local co-op gameplay and was sorely disappointed by yet another game that defines what is essentially an assisted single-player game as a couch co-op experience. Second player plays as the robot, which isn't even unlocked until the first boss is defeated and, once available, barely interacts with the environment let alone participates in combat or evolves as a character. The devs could have given Wingnut the ability to be modified with widgets, to attach an unlocked gadget, to destroy destructible environment assets, anything that doesn't leave player 2 sitting there while player 1 has the fun, not even needing to hold the gamepad most of the time. As a single-player game its nice, but that's not why I bought it. TO STEAM: There really should be a separate tag for these types of games. I suggest "assisted single-player" but for devs to slap on a couple of buttons to press for second player and then market their game as "local co-op" is a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ thing to do. TO DEVELOPERS: We need more true local co-op games. Stop with the shady marketing tactics. Add fully-capable second players and you will tap into a market that is currently lacking.
Esse jogo é um belo exemplo de como o roguelike veio como uma maldição para os games. O jogo tem um estilo visual lindo, o controle é redondinho e os NPCs são visualmente muito interessantes, mas fica só nisso mesmo. Esse ideia porca de mundo procedural impede a criatividade, vc é jogado em locais idênticos estruturalmente a cada vez que o mundo reseta, o que já deixa a terceira run monótona. Os puzzles e desafios são ridículos e isso é o mal de todo jogo roguelike que não pode fazer nada muito complexo pro jogo não criar um mapa que te trave. É tudo básico e chato, mesmo que a lutinha seja boa. Os chefes são o maior destaque do jogo, tirando a segunda forma do último que é uma bobagem. Mas o que falei dos NPCs vale pra eles, são visualmente muito interessantes e com uma boa variedade de ataques. Os inimigos comuns são limitadíssimos e ficam mais fortes em cores diferentes, chato também. Mas o que mais foi prejudicado aqui foi a história. Os NPCs só servem pra te vender algo ou te dar, não tem lore alguma. Aí vc ajuda uns novos pelo mapa e esses são os mais imprestáveis. A história desse jogo se vc não ler nada não faz a menor diferença, vc vai entender. Até pq cada personagem não deve ter mais que duas interações diferentes, a maioria você sequer precisa conversar mais que uma vez. Peguei esse jogo porque queria um zeldinha like e a beleza dele me chamou atenção. Zerei apenas pra dar chance até o final já que avancei muito rápido, matei 3 chefes sem resetar o mundo. Infelizmente é um jogo feito sem muita criatividade.
It's as shallow as a puddle. The store page describes it as a mix of Zelda and roguelite, but it doesn't do either genre well. You explore 5 randomly generated map areas to fight the boss and unlock a new tool/ability, but these abilities are literally only used once to unlock the next area. There's no backtracking to previous areas to collect missed items like in Zelda, no puzzles or hidden areas. The roguelite side is really lacking, no real sense of progression or unlocks between runs. There's no use for the currency after upgrading all buildings (around 5k), so there's literally no reason to kill enemies. You sometimes find heals/bombs but these don't persist between runs or SAVE QUITTING, so you're punished for taking a break before a boss fight. There's also no way to buy them so currency is useless. The 5 bosses were fun and I like the graphics and music, but the game is just too shallow to recommend.
[h1]🔰 Einstieg[/h1] „Sparklite“ ist ein charmantes Action-Adventure mit Roguelite-Elementen von Red Blue Games. Man steuert die junge Erfinderin Ada durch eine sich ständig verändernde Welt voller Maschinen, Gegner und Relikte. Das Spiel setzt stark auf Exploration, Gadgets und wiederholte Runs - also ein bisschen Zelda trifft auf Roguelite-Grind. Der Vibe ist direkt klar: pixelig, bunt und mit viel Herz. [h1]📖 Handlung / Story[/h1] Die Story ist simpel, aber funktioniert: Eine Welt wird durch den Abbau der wertvollen Ressource „Sparklite“ bedroht. Ada stellt sich gegen einen größenwahnsinnigen Baron, der alles ausbeuten will. Viel Tiefgang sollte man nicht erwarten, aber die Message ist ziemlich on point (gerade wenn man selbst Wert auf Umwelt legt 👀). Die Dialoge sind eher kurzgehalten, aber die Charaktere haben Charme und bleiben hängen. [h1]🎮 Gameplay[/h1] Hier spielt „Sparklite“ seine größte Stärke aus. Man erkundet zufällig generierte Gebiete, sammelt Ressourcen, baut Gadgets und stirbt… oft 😄 Nach jedem Run startet man quasi neu, behält aber Fortschritt über Upgrades. Das sorgt für diesen klassischen „okay, noch ein Run“-Sog. Die Gadgets sind abwechslungsreich und fühlen sich gut an - vom Handschuh bis zur Drohne. Gleichzeitig kann es aber irgendwann etwas repetitiv werden, weil sich die Abläufe stark ähneln. Ich hatte zwischendurch so Momente, wo ich dachte: „Okay, ich hab’s jetzt verstanden… aber ich mach trotzdem weiter.“ Das spricht irgendwie für den Gameplay-Loop. [h1]🎛️ Steuerung[/h1] Die Steuerung ist angenehm direkt und präzise. Gerade im Kampf merkt man, dass das Spiel sauber designed ist. Kein Frust durch ungenaue Inputs - wenn man stirbt, dann eher, weil man selbst verkackt hat 😅 Das ist fair und motivierend. [h1]💀 Schwierigkeit[/h1] Der Schwierigkeitsgrad ist moderat, aber durch das Roguelite-System kann es stellenweise nervig werden. Wenn man kurz vorm Ziel stirbt und wieder von vorne anfängt, fühlt sich das schon mal nach pain an. Gleichzeitig wird man aber konstant stärker, sodass es nie komplett unfair wirkt. [h1]🎨 Grafik[/h1] Die Pixel-Art ist richtig schön. Farbenfroh, detailreich und mit einem eigenen Stil, der sofort ins Auge fällt. Die Welt wirkt lebendig, trotz der eher kleinen Maps. Gerade die Animationen und Gegnerdesigns sind liebevoll gemacht. Kein Grafik-Overkill, aber definitiv ein Hingucker. [h1]🎧 Sound / Bildschirmtexte[/h1] Der Soundtrack ist entspannt und passt gut zur Atmosphäre - nichts, was dauerhaft im Kopf bleibt, aber auch nichts, was nervt. Die Soundeffekte sind solide und unterstützen das Gameplay gut. Texte sind klar verständlich und angenehm minimalistisch gehalten. [h1]🛠️ Technik / Bugs[/h1] Technisch läuft das Spiel stabil. Keine großen Bugs oder Crashes bei meinen Runs. Ladezeiten sind kurz, Performance ist sauber - genau so, wie man es sich wünscht. [h1]🔄 Grind[/h1] Ja, Grind ist definitiv ein Thema. Man farmt Sparklite, verbessert Gadgets und schaltet neue Sachen frei. Das kann motivierend sein, wenn man auf Progress steht. Wenn man aber schnell Abwechslung braucht, könnte es sich irgendwann etwas zäh anfühlen. [h1]⏳ Spielzeit / Umfang[/h1] Für ein Indie-Game ist der Umfang solide. Die Hauptstory ist in ein paar Stunden machbar, aber durch das Roguelite-Prinzip kann man deutlich länger drin versinken. Perfekt für „ich zock mal eben eine Runde“-Sessions. [h1]🏆 Errungenschaften / Achievements[/h1] Die Achievements sind machbar und motivierend, ohne komplett absurd zu sein. Wer auf 100 % geht (👀), bekommt hier eine faire Herausforderung ohne komplett durchzudrehen. Keine Errungenschaft ist verpassbar. Der Guide von Israfene hilft nichts zu verpassen: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2697681641 [h1]💶 Preis[/h1] Ich habe „Sparklite“ in der Deluxe Edition am 08.07.2021 für 7,49 € gekauft. [h1]💚 Fazit[/h1] „Sparklite“ ist so ein typisches „kleines, aber feines“ Indie-Game. Es erfindet das Rad nicht neu, macht aber vieles richtig und hat diesen angenehmen Suchtfaktor. Der Mix aus Exploration, Kämpfen und Roguelite-Mechaniken funktioniert gut, auch wenn sich das Ganze mit der Zeit etwas wiederholt. Ich persönlich mochte den Vibe total - gerade wegen der Umwelt-Thematik und dem charmanten Look. Wenn man Roguelites nicht mag, wird’s schwierig. Wenn man aber auf entspannte, grindige Abenteuer steht, kann man hier echt gut Zeit versenken. [h1]📝 In Aller Kürze[/h1] [list] [*] Roguelite-Gameplay mit Suchtfaktor 🎮 [*] Coole Gadgets & Progression ⚙️ [*] Umwelt-Message mit Charme 🌍 [*] Schöne Pixel-Art 🎨 [*] Leicht repetitiv / grindy 🔁 [/list] [hr]Die Rezension spiegelt [u]meine ganz persönliche Meinung[/u] zu „Sparklite“ wider. Manche Rezensionen schreibe ich aus meiner Erinnerung ohne das Spiel nochmal intensiv gespielt zu haben. Ich bin euch sehr dankbar, wenn ihr inhaltliche, grammatikalische oder Rechtschreibfehler bemerkt und mir das mitteilt. Habe ich etwas Wichtiges übersehen oder ein entscheidendes Spielfeature vergessen zu bewerten, bin ich euch ebenfalls für einen Hinweis dankbar.[/hr]
Generic indie game.
Played on: Steam Deck OLED (Linux SteamOS) – the game ran flawlessly off a MicroSD card, no compatibility issues whatsoever. Verdict: A solid action-adventure with gorgeous pixel art. The procedurally generated world is charming, standard enemies are well designed, and I had a good enough time to see it through to the end. But here's the catch: The bosses are awful. Just constant attack spam with barely any windows to breathe, let alone maneuver. What makes it worse is that all the gadgets you collect feel completely useless against them. There are almost no puzzles requiring these gadgets either, so your arsenal ends up feeling like busywork rather than meaningful progression. If boss fights had incorporated puzzle elements that actually used your tools (like a good Zelda dungeon), this would've been a much better experience. As it stands, I finished the game but couldn't be bothered to chase all the achievements. Worth it on sale if you like the art style and don't mind frustrating boss design.
If this game is on sale for around 10 bucks or less get it Fun little roguelite, progression can be a bit grindy that being said I haven't finished it because I tend to pop around to different games, mostly the story has to really grab me for me to want to go all the way
A lite child friendly zelda/bastion roguelite. Basically beat the game in 7 hours But probably would have beat it sooner if i'd paid better attention, but didn;t play new game plus. Good for kids as combat and puzzles are super basic. The game looks good though. A weird difficulty spike for the final boss.
Another beautiful and fun game, based on the 2D series of: (The Legend Of Zelda). Performance, quality, playability, story: 10/10 I recommend this game.
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