Lightlike

Lightlike

Latest playtest build of Lightlike. This build contains 15-20 minutes of content, introducing the player to some core mechanics (collecting/dropping objects, color mechanics, barriers, color fusion).

Feedback:

You can rate the puzzles using the in-game feedback UI. You are also welcome to join the Discord Server for the game and message directly the developer.

Usage:

• Controller (recommended): Use the left stick to move. Button A to grab things and interact with objects. Button Y to use the measurement tools. Right shoulder button (RB) to activate slow motion.
• Keyboard: arrow-keys to move and spacebar to grab/interact. Shift key to activate slow motion. C key for tools. Esc and Enter keys to open and interact with the menus.
• Mouse (not recommended): left-click & drag on the left hand side of the screen to expose the virtual joystick and move the robot. Right-click to grab things. Center-click to activate slow motion.
• Touchscreen (not recommended):  touch and drag on the left hand side of the screen to expose the virtual joystick. Touch on the right hand side of the screen to expose the virtual buttons. Touch the upper/central part of the screen to open the menu.

Known issues:

• Graphics sucks. Lighting is not fully implemented, shadows are missing or wrong. All levels look the same.

Changelog

• 3.1 drop (8 October 2025): bugfixes
• 3.0 drop (6 October 2025): 9 playable rooms, in-game feedback system
• 2.6 drop (20 August 2025): save and restore progress based on checkpoints
• 2.5 drop (25 July 2025): improved camera motion: the camera gently adjusts to show what's important. Darkened ambience with stronger lights and shadows.
• 2.4 drop (27 June 2025): use spacebar for the primary action
• 2.3 drop (27 June 2025): trying out new camera tracking algorithm
• 2.2 drop (9 June 2025): fixed animations, added fade-in/fade-out transitions
• 2.1 drop (5 June 2025): fixed notes and improved intro animations
• 2.0 drop (30 May 2025): first drop where the game is actually playable.