Projection: First Light

"Even though I enjoyed my time with Projection: First Light&s;s clever 2D platforming, there&s;s no denying just how flimsy it can be at times."

"There might be some issues here and there, but this is a perfectly enjoyable puzzle-platformer with great pacing and enjoyable shadow platforming."

"An easy-going platformer with plenty of depth."

"I cannot stress enough how wonderful Projection: First Light looks. It’s a well-rounded piece that uses an unusual twist on an old concept. The style reinforces the history behind puppetry, and the graphics and audio create a lush and emotive …"

"Only being lacking in some technical adjustment and editing stops this title from being truly great. Nevertheless, Projection: First Light immerses you in a forgotten culture for a visual and narrative treat that will no doubt prove to be a …"

"Projection: First Light is a game that not only surprised me with its concept, but with its solid execution. It has a simple, yet incredible idea that I’m shocked hasn’t been utilized before. At least to this degree. The art …"

"I’ll admit that simply seeing this game for the first time I pretty well fell in love, completely digging the unusual aesthetics and the promise of creative puzzle platforming it showed..."

"Projection: First Light is a charming tale of a little girl learning perspective and self-enlightenment through various cultures worldwide. The gameplay loop is continually changing as you move through areas, adding new elements such as swinging platforms, fire breathing dragon …"

"We all were making shadow puppets with hands early in our childhood. Highlighted back during PAX, Projection: First Light has already showed a lot of potential using the light and shadow as a mechanic for platforming. Eventually you have a …"

"Projection: First Light is a game that requires patience, but if you enjoy sprawling, beautifully designed platformers, it is worth playing."

"Projection: First Light started out as one of my favourite indie games of the year so far, but with a game-breaking bug in the mix, it’s sadly going to fall short of what I initially expected to score it. Hopefully …"

"As long as you don’t run into any major bugs, the most frustrating gameplay elements are the finicky controls, and if you don’t understand the intricacies of the plot, you might get bored waiting through the cutscenes. Despite that, Projection: …"

"Projection: First Light is one of the most unique games that I’ve played in a long time, and one that leaves a memory of a wonderful experience."

"Projection: First Light has a simple core gameplay but has executed it very well with some challenging puzzles and a different and beautiful art style to make it a very good choice for anyone looking for a good puzzle/platformer title."

"Let&s;s be clear – this is no disaster like Gleamlight. This is a well-crafted, carefully designed and fantastic-looking game. It&s;s just such a damn shame that the central shadow-casting mechanic is so fussy, so irritating and so downright broken that …"