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Play Overview
Deadlight (2012) takes the monochrome running, jumping and shooting action in a more mature direction and with a deeper and coherent story. It draws on older (and equally excellent) platform games Another World and Flashback. You control Randall Wayne, a single character trying to survive the zombies to get to his family, which he does by running, jumping and solving puzzles.
It's high stakes and a violent world in which you are trying to survive, but this contributes to the exhilaration and at times moving plight of the protagonist. Often the game forces the player to use intelligence rather than violence to survive.
The game drops you into a no-win scenario. Although you have an objective this is not the usual saving the world narrative. It's about normal people and their encounter with these harsh situations. There are firearms and combat, but these are usually the worst point that you can make. Think and think fast about a non-violent approach to the game.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Deadlight 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 8 months ago.
It's high stakes and a violent world in which you are trying to survive, but this contributes to the exhilaration and at times moving plight of the protagonist. Often the game forces the player to use intelligence rather than violence to survive.
The game drops you into a no-win scenario. Although you have an objective this is not the usual saving the world narrative. It's about normal people and their encounter with these harsh situations. There are firearms and combat, but these are usually the worst point that you can make. Think and think fast about a non-violent approach to the game.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Deadlight 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 8 months ago.
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Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Occasional use of the sexual expletive '*!@?*'. There are also instances of cannibalism, although this is seen at a distance.
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated Mature (M) for Coarse Language, Horror Violence.
Skill Level
14+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content.
Costs
Deadlight usually costs £8.99 to £12.99.
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There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Game Details
Release Date: 10/07/2012, updated in 2016
Out Now: PC, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 14+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Action, Stealth, Traversal (Fighting, Narrative, Platform and Shooting)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Tequila Works (@TequilaWorks)
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