2012
In Rays of the Light
Release date
2012
Developer
Publisher
Genre
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Summary
New game from the developer of "7th Sector" Sergey Noskov. There is only you, the abandoned remains of a former life and the flourishing nature that feels great in the absence of man. This world is both gloomy and empty, but so incredibly beautiful. In rays of the Light is an atmospheric author’s parable about our place in this world, life and death. Explore a mysterious territory filled with a variety of details that reveal the story. Solve logic puzzles and study text messages along the way.
Features:
- First-person meditative quest
- A metaphorical philosophical story revealed in the study of details and surroundings
- Beautiful visuals and melodic soundtrack (composed by Dmitry Nikolaev)
- Two endings
In Rays of the Light System Requirements
🤏 Minimum Requirements
OS:
Windows 7
CPU:
Intel Core i3 4170
RAM:
3 GB RAM
GPU:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275, GeForce GT
HDD:
1700 MB available space
👍 Recommended Specs
OS:
Windows 7/10
CPU:
Intel Core i7 4930K
RAM:
3 GB RAM
GPU:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, GTX 970
HDD:
1700 MB available space
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Critic Reviews4
Subtle but solidly produced, In Rays of the Light does a beautiful and eloquent job of drawing you into its story and environments. Much can be appreciated regarding the artistry on display here and while the gameplay doesn’t compare favourably to it, there’s plenty of potential in what the game offers stylistically and in regards to its presentation that it can stand tall and comes recommended for its attempts at drawing you in. There is a need to make the gameplay more riveting despite the lurking presence of shadows, as there’s a propensity for unexcitingly light puzzles and a frustrating segment amid darkness, but in all In Rays of the Light is worth a look if you want a short, flawed but compelling and well-made jaunt.
March 16, 2021
While normally walking simulators aren’t my thing, In rays of the Light was a really unique experience, albeit quite short and able to be finished in a single sitting. While some will find aimlessly wandering searching for notes a bit dull, you need to look deeper for its actual meaning. For a world that’s so desolate, empty and gloomy, there’s a lot of beauty within if you look hard enough for it.
March 15, 2021