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Lightmatter

A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness.

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Developer
Tunnel Vision Games
Publisher
Aspyr
Release
January 15, 2020
6 years and 201 days ago
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Very Positive2,906 reviews91.5%

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About the Game


An Homage to First Person Puzzlers
Play Tunnel Vision Games’ love-letter to the genre. Use lateral thinking to solve mind-bending puzzles with lights, shadows, beams, platforms, and lightmatter.


Starring David Bateson as Virgil
“Now that I'm thinking about photon power cells, let me test an idea on you. Have you ever wanted to stay awake forever?” Fan favorite, David Bateson leads as Virgil, CEO of Lightmatter Technologies


Virgil’s Vision For The Future
“Imagine at the center of a city, a CORE - providing sustainable and renewable energy to millions. That is the future we are striving for. '' What will you sacrifice today for a brighter tomorrow?


The “Aha” Moment
“If you are contemplating suicide, by all means - jump that gap with the lamp.” Lightmatter is a game of the floor is lava with deadly shadows and consequences. Examine your surroundings closely. Think smarter, not harder!
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