Posted: 3 months ago, last updated 3 weeks ago.
Author: Ben Kendall, @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
You discover an old attic in the Scottish highlands that belonged to a brilliant inventor named Olivia McLumen, who hid all her secrets in special boxes. These boxes need beams of light to hit specific areas for them to reveal their secrets. You guide the beams by angling mirrors in the boxes to reflect the light beam around, avoiding obstacles, hitting lenses and stars, and revealing the photographs hidden within.
While it's a simple concept, the levels quickly get difficult with the addition of more obstacles, forcing you to think deeply and analytically about the path your beam needs to take. With over 100 levels, there's always a challenge that's suitable for players of all abilities and past gaming experiences.
The result is a tough challenge that lets you take your time to work through the puzzle at hand and features a unique narrative delivery method and an engaging story to tie it all together. Solving a challenging level after deep thought, perseverance, and experimentation is always hugely rewarding.
Game Details
Release Date: 15/12/2020
Platforms: Apple TV, Mac and iOS
Expected Content Rating: PEGI 3
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Brain Game, Narrative and Puzzle
Accessibility: 20 features
Developer: Lykke Studios (@LykkeStudios)
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Age Ratings
Rated 4+ on the Apple App Store.
Skill Rating
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Some of the levels are very tough and require both patience and good problem-solving skills.
Costs
Lumen
![]() | PC | £3.99 | – | – |
![]() | PC | £4.79 | – | – |
![]() | iOS | Free | – | Free Apple Arcade |
![]() | Apple TV | Free | – | Free Apple Arcade |
![]() | Mac | Free | – | Free Apple Arcade |
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There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Accessibility
Many of the different in-game objects are a similar colour, making some parts of the game low in contrast, but all the objects have different shapes, making them easily identifiable.
The minimal text in the game is not 1/20th the height of the screen, but is high contrast, being white with a black border.
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