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Bright Lights of Svetlov

Bright Lights of Svetlov is a short, story-focused first person quest about a Soviet family facing harsh trials. Set in a fictional provincial town, it carefuly recreates the atmosphere and vibe of mid 1980s.

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Developer
Vladimir Cholokyan
Publisher
Vladimir Cholokyan
Release
September 14, 2021
4 years and 323 days ago
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Very Positive1,391 reviews93.0%

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About the Game

Soviet Union, mid 1980s. A small industrial town somewhere in Russia. Panel housing, ordinary repetitive jobs, boring household activities. Take a look at what family life was, and at it's gradual descend under the harsh trials.

  • Carefully depicted atmosphere of USSR.
  • Linear, story-focused experience.
  • Do your daily routine and get to know about family members.
  • Playtime of approximately 1.5 hours.

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