Hostlight -
HOSTLIGHT is a casual, first-person puzzle game developed by ESDIP_GAMES and released in July 2022. It centers on solving over 20 levels in a mysterious tower by manipulating light beams and shadows to create physical objects.
: Puzzles are solved by creating the correct silhouettes to obtain necessary pieces. HOSTLIGHT
Reviews of the game are generally positive but note some technical and structural limitations: HOSTLIGHT is a casual, first-person puzzle game developed
: While the game features a robotic companion known as "The Guide," some players found the character's dialogue excessive and annoying. Reviewers also noted that the overarching story can feel less engaging than the individual puzzles. Reviews of the game are generally positive but
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: Some Steam users found the mouse-and-keyboard controls for rotating objects to be wonky or frustrating.
: Critics describe the challenges as "stimulating and intriguing". However, some players noted a lack of satisfying "aha!" moments often found in top-tier puzzlers like Portal or The Witness .