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Candleman
Released On: Feb 1, 2017
78
7.1
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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77% Positive
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23% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
78
77% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
23% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
If you're looking for an adorable game with tight platforming, a unique lighting mechanic, fantastic graphics and level design then Candleman if for you.
Candleman delivers an highly charismatic and atmospheric adventure with striking visuals and a compelling gameplay, only occasionally hindered by its fixed camera. A surprising puzzle-platfomer that any lover of this genre should play.
Candleman is a special indie game that has a lot of heart. Its story is surprisingly dark, no pun intended, but it seeks to offer an insightful life lesson, much like Spotlightor hoped to achieve with its games. Through solid platforming sections with a touching journey, it is easily worth peoples’ time, who may learn just how precious that is once they play this title.
A platformer that makes great use of shadows and light. You'll get emotionally attached to the candle as he burns through some lovely environments and tough platforming, but the ending is a bit of a damp squib.
With its relatively short length, storybook-like progression and focus on a charming coming-of-age tale that offers surprising maturity, Candleman might be found sitting alongside Journey and The Unfinished Swan, although it’s lesser in scope. For Spotlightor’s first console outing, it’s remarkably sophisticated and tightly produced — I’m excited to see what they come up with next.
Despite being short, it will undoubtedly delight platform genre lovers.
That's the unpredictable allure to Candleman. Its obvious hook is in its unique mechanic, but that's not enough to carry it to the conclusion. Then, there's a Rudy-like emotional investment that takes over when everything stops revolving around gameplay. Fittingly, Candleman burns out prematurely. But, that doesn't mean that it stops shining.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 34 User Ratings
7.1
71% Positive
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
6% Mixed
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24% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 34 User Ratings
7.1
71% Positive
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
6% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
24% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
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Summary Even though it can only burn for 10 seconds, a little candle decides to walk into the darkness on a journey to seek the light. A 3D platformer, Candleman’s action adventure gameplay uses the mechanics of light and shadow to tell an immersive story, and a wide range of environments help provide the backdrop. [Xbox.com]
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- PC
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Feb 1, 2017
Developer:
- Spotlightor Interactive
Publisher: E-Home Entertainment
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