Sparklite

"Those who enjoy gradually powering up while conquering procedurally generated Zelda-style dungeons will have a blast with Sparklite."

"Sparklite is a painfully static game that can’t overcome its inspirations or its ambitions. Whether you’re looking for a retro throwback, a new obsession, or something in-between, there are far better options than this sleepy clunker."

"All in all, Sparklite is a pretty fun game. It&s;s vibrant and cute and as a fan of pixel art, I admit that I may be a little biased. However, thanks to its rogue-lite elements, you can play in short …"

"For fans of the Rogue-like genre, Sparklite is a cute, easy-to-learn title. If you’re looking for a single-player adventure and you don’t mind spending some time grinding in order to upgrade your character, then this is a great title for …"

""The whole affair felt either rushed or like a product borne from a lack of experience.""

"All in all, Sparklite is a nicely built game, if you scale your expectations to an indie title and you do not expect the bells and whistles of AAA game. There are flaws though, especially when it comes to the …"

"Sparklite is a good example of how creativity and sharp game design can elevate a genre even if you thought you&s;d seen everything it has to offer."

"Sparklite does an exemplary job of taking what works from the 2D Zelda genre but putting their own unique look and feel to the design. Where it falters is that the maps and dungeons that are a joy to explore …"

"Sparklite is a safe, stock-standard rogue-lite RPG that attempts to mimic The Legend of Zelda, but never manages to emulate it. An otherwise brief journey that requires some samey exploration to prepare for late-game hurdles leaves this adventure feeling a …"

"Sparklite is an impressive outing from mobile developer Red Blue Games. It’s visuals and core mechanics harken back to classic action-adventure titles. At the same time, cleverly designed and well defined systems provide for something fresh and exciting."

"A journey to salvage a scintillating steampunk world from the clutches of a man hellbent on seeing its destruction? Sign me up."

"Sparklite is a fun title that is born from a wealth of classic influences. However, it may test the patience of players in the latter half of the game due to it&s;s procedurally generated world and crazy difficulty spikes that …"

"Sparklite&s;s constant earthquakes make for a roguelike full of variety and challenge, but that doesn&s;t last forever."

"From the cog-shaped screen transitions to the endearing melodies, Sparklite is a delightfully well-crafted rogue-lite indie game with charming 2D pixel art and meaningful progression."

"In 2019, I thought I&s;d seen everything that top-down action-rpgs could dish out. Sparklite is nothing short of a happy surprise, offering new spins on a time-honored genre. From its beautiful graphics to its addictive gameplay, giving this fresh entry …"

"Sparklite is a fantastic rogue-lite adventure title that provides a nostalgia hit for 2D Zelda fans without feeling like a bad copy. The game&s;s rich world fuses mechanics and story without it feeling obnoxious, and the cast of characters are …"

"Sparklite&s;s difficulty is more frustrating than enjoyable to conquer. The struggle draws out the time to beat it and makes anything entertaining feel like a slog."

"Sparklite is an indie roguelite that offers great progression mechanics to a much-loved genre. It has flaws, but fans need not worry."

"&s;Sparklite&s; is a surprisingly fun game considering that it utilizes simple game mechanics to make it more targeted to young gamers. Older gamers will also find this quite enjoyable as it offers some resemblance to those beloved top-down games played …"

"Sparklite is a fun and visually beautiful game, but it lacks content. I&s;m sure they&s;ll add to it in the long run, so I&s;m left with the good things about the title, a very solid playable base and a game …"

"Sparklite is overflowing with charm, and it is an absolute delight to explore the constantly shifting land of Geodia. While shallow gameplay, a lack of narrative complexity, and a few frustratingly random boss battles hold it back from "must-play" status, …"

"Sparklite is a colourful rogue-like that yearns for the pixel-based games on the original NES. By removing most of the challenges generally found in rogue-likes, this puts itself at the top of the list for newcomers who want to dip …"

"Since I’m a huge fan of roguelikes and their ability to revitalize and alter how you play more classic genres I’ve always wondered how it would pair with the Legend of Zelda..."

"Even once I finished it I was still wishing there was more to do and that should be endorsement enough."

"Despite Sparklite being yet another retro-indie title, I still think it is worth checking out."

"In the end Sparklite feels like a game that could have been great, but ended up just being good."

"Sparklite is a wonderful adventure that may be a bit short for those who have played lots of roguelikes before, but has wonderfully unique mechanics that make it well worth trying out."

"Sparklite is a beautiful game that will attract same players who love games like Moonlighter. It&s;s repetitive as you explore ever changing worlds, unlock new skills and push further into unknown."

"A charming Zelda-esque Roguelike with a compelling assortment of permanent upgrades. A few technical issues do detract from the experience, but the beautiful world of Sparklite is well worth exploring."

"Sparklite is a fun little game lifting inspiration from games like The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past and Rogue Legacy. It’s not a particularly hard game unless you’re not strong enough for something just yet. After a while, …"

"Sparklite is an appealing rouge-like action adventure that can entertain you for a few hours. If it wasn’t a bit short and if the developers gave it more development time, it could have become a AAA title and a main …"

"Put simply, Sparklite is best enjoyed as a single player experience, and to that end, it excels."

"Though levels are procedurally generated, Sparklite succeeds in building a cohesive world that feels as though it has been carefully designed, making it a great entry point for those apprehensive about this trait of roguelikes."

"The patch system is fun to mess around with as well, but it can help with the tediousness and make you feel weak because of the randomized nature. The final fight was the best part of the forgettable journey, but …"

"It’s okay. It’s fine. Its art is beautiful and its music wondrous, but somehow it’s missing its own magic. So if you have nothing going on, and it seems your jam, give it a go. It’s totally fine. Personally, I …"

"There&s;s much to love about Sparklite, and it&s;s clearly been a passion project for the small development team, but my overall experience was a frustrating one. It&s;s hamstrung by its half-formed and unnecessarily repetitive roguelite structure that undermines the positives …"

"This roguelite work with clear Zelda influences is certain to keep players concentrated on its marvelous and colourful game world and motivating gameplay, while the outstanding soundtrack does a great job at pleasing the ears. Anyone who enjoys exploring new …"