Reviews for Alight (in dreams)

[JakBaronKing]

A very challenging game with meaningful insight

There are games where you shoot people...and there are games where you solve puzzles.

Given the 'Heaven" theme. The player is forced to take their time and reflect on the story unfolding out to them.

Because of the slow pace and scenic background, It's a rare opportunity to prevent distractions that we experience in other games, and contemplate on our own lives.

Although, I have some gripes with the controls.

I wish with such a game, flying would be more free. The three flaps gets a little too challenging especially near the end. But the problem is the slow moving gliding. I was kinda hoping to find someplace high, and like Kid Icarus from SSBB, just glide down fast like an eagle.

An exhilaration of freedom should be a compromised if a person managed to complete each stage successfully. Like make it a bonus stage to collect memories.

Just popping off some ideas.

Great game overall,

Each power-up makes replay more interesting. Though it can get a little boring sometimes.

[nukeade]

Shoot the Moon (SPOILER ALERT)

Wow, this game goes to some very, very dark places. The only reason I'm not giving it a 10/10 is because the story about the road to suicide is pretty uncomfortable--but to be fair maybe that's the mark of good storytelling. Since nobody's mentioned it yet, here's how you get to the secret level. Do not continue reading if you want to find it yourself. I finished every level with the clock, then finished the last level with the clock as well (not sure if that's important). After you touch the green smoke, if you wait a second it'll say "There's always another way" at the bottom of the screen. Just fall into the dark abyss below, and prepare for a seriously disturbing ending.

[ewwtentacles]

Complex Idea; Simple Game

This game made me think about my life, my future and my aspirations. It was a great game which reach an emotional climax and is a little convoluted but great nonetheless and if anything because of it. In terms of gamplay, its simple and intuative.

All of that is very simple. As a matter of fact this game in all is just very simple. To me that doesnt make it bad, it just makes me focus on the main idea. I cant lie and say I wasnt thinking to myself :am I almost done, whemn will this be over: and a game should never have the player thinking that. But still, I give this game a 9/10 for the emotional aspect of it all. Advice if anything: next time, instead of telling the story through graphics and words, tell what you want to say THROUGH the gameplay. The main idea of this game is inspiring and thought provoking. While slightly tricky at points, the gameplay is far from that .__. far to simple for the point

[dracolich23]

Brilliant except for a glitch

I am absolutely in love with this game. The pixel art is great and the music puts me in a trance every time I play. My only gripe with it is a glitch on the 4th lvl where I got suck from the wind and couldn't get up because I couldn't jump. Otherwise its great; have you thought about putting it in the indie game showcase at PAX?

[Stellancy]

good

i didn't find lvl 8. and i think there are a little too less safespots in level 6... it's reaally hard with all those birds... but apart from that the story was good and i kinda liked th egame =D