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Ashi: Lake of Light

Find the true path through the night and into the sunrise in Ashi: Lake of Light. Use floating candles to guide the path of a solitary firefly through a twilight world in this gentle and meditative puzzle game.

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Developer
Nick Cellini
Publisher
Unknown
Release
July 5, 2018
8 years and 30 days ago
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Very Positive51 reviews92.2%

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About the Game


Guide a solitary firefly as it traces a path across the surface of a candlelit lake in this peaceful, meditative puzzle game. Enter a zen-like state of concentration as you observe and experiment, guiding the firefly by lighting and putting out candles. Find the true path to your goal, and assist the firefly on its long journey through the night and into the sunrise.

Features:

  • A gentle learning curve, beginning simply but gradually adding more complicated puzzle elements to slowly increase the difficulty
  • Beautiful twilight visuals and soothing soundtrack create a soothing, relaxing atmosphere
  • More than 70 puzzles in the main path, plus 10 difficult bonus puzzles for players who crave a more challenging experience
  • Simple and intuitive interface lets you dive straight into the game without learning complicated controls
  • Game design inspired by Japanese culture and philosophy
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