Lightmatter

Lightmatter

January 15, 2020

Adventure PC

A Letter from Virgil, CEO, Lightmatter Technologies Dear Visitor, If you are reading this, you are quite fortunate. You have been personally invited to the world debut of Lightmatter—the greatest breakthrough in renewable energy since the sun was born. I know. You must barely be able to contain your excitement. …

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Critic Reviews (10)

Aaron Riccio Slant Magazine Jan 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"It can&s;t step out of the silhouette of its most brilliant predecessor, Portal."

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Adam Bárta INDIANTVCZ Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

68.0

"Lightmatter surprises with a great story, visuals, and world-building. Unfortunately, it doesn&s;t introduce enough new mechanics for puzzles to be interesting for the entirety of the game."

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Ben Thomas New Game Network Jan 2020
68.0 /100

"Lightmatter rests somewhere in the middle of the pack when it comes to first person puzzlers. It uses the basic light tools satisfactorily, and the sharp visual style and brisk pace help it succeed. Unfortunately some technical blemishes offset its …"

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Daniele Spelta Spaziogames Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Lightmatter is almost a tribute to Portal, but thanks to its puzzle and the catchy story, it is able to stand on its own feet."

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Frank Streva Niche Gamer Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"If you want four hours of fun puzzles based around manipulating light and dispersing killer shadows, then you really can’t go wrong with Lightmatter."

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James Cunningham Hardcore Gamer Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"What makes Lightmatter work isn&s;t the puzzles or the story but how well the two fit together."

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Joseph Siemsen Marooners&s; Rock Jan 2020
84.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Lightmatter is full of sarcastic, self-aware humor. The puzzles are incredibly well put together and satisfying to solve. Visually distinct with high contrast between light and dark areas, Lightmatter makes objectives clear."

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Nikola Erlebachová Gaming Professors Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

88.0

"Lightmatter has come up with an interesting idea that definitely has a lot of potential. Even so, it is no match for the king of this genre, Portal, from which it takes perhaps its greatest inspiration. Despite all this, I …"

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Samuel Guglielmo TechRaptor Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Lightmatter&s;s puzzles are shockingly smart, and getting that "Aha!" moment is brilliant. A little more refining and this may be a true first-person puzzle classic"

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Vincent Arogya Player.One Jan 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Lightmatter is a breath of fresh air to the easily forgettable puzzle genre. The game is an impressive package of well-crafted puzzles, gorgeous art style, and incredible sound design. Lightmatter requires players to forge their paths by illuminating dark areas …"

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