In rays of the Light

Critic reviews

• Adventure Gamers

  Pascal Tekaia · Jul 03, 2022

  5.0

  In Rays of the Light offers a solitary experience, letting you explore some ruins after a catastrophe cleared them of any human inhabitants. Unfortunately, the lack of any actual substance makes the gameplay feel as gloomy as the setting is.

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• TechRaptor

  Robert Grosso · Mar 17, 2021

  7.0

  When it is all said and done though, In Rays of the Light is a really good, if brief, atmospheric adventure that will provide players at least some moments of introspection. Noskov made a game that captures the mood and of his previous titles quite easily in the visuals and sound design, and offers an experience with some pretty solid standout moments.

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• Xbox Tavern

  James Davie · Mar 16, 2021

  7.4

  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.

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• Way Too Many Games

  Leo Faria · Mar 07, 2021

  4.5

  In Rays of the Light is a massively disappointing game hampered by its confusing nature and abysmal optimization. So far, it’s the PS5-specific game with the single worst framerate in the console’s fresh, yet ever growing library. It’s a shame, considering that Sergey Noskov’s previous effort was such a delightful surprise, but this one fails to deliver in every single aspect except its soundtrack.

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• TheXboxHub

  Gareth Brierley · Mar 12, 2021

  9.0

  The visuals are capable of creating some atmospheric and realistic architecture, and the game as a whole provides unusual off-beat decisions that have allowed for personal highlights. The soundtrack is marvellous as well, and when you include the themes of the game, it’s easy to see how and why it has stuck with me long after I’ve stopped playing it. That is the hallmark of a great game.

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• 4players.de

  Jan Wöbbeking · Jul 15, 2021

  6.6

  Weniger störend wirken die vielen kleinen grafischen Macken, die vor allem auf den technisch schwächeren Systemen wie der PS4 Pro oder der Switch auftreten. Wer für die Qualitäten eines Geheimtipps auch mal die Zähne zusammenbeißt, dürfte also trotz einiger Unzulänglichkeiten auf seine Kosten kommen! Eine Xbox-One-Fassung wird übrigens ebenfalls angeboten.

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