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Golden Light is an independent roguelike first-person shooter and survival horror game that features procedural stages, randomized weapons and unusual and humorous elements. It was developed by Mr. Pink and initially released on March 11, 2022.
Overall, Golden Light offers a distinctive experience with a high level of unpredictability, a surreal aesthetic, challenging gameplay, and a constant sense of danger and mystery. While some may view it as a niche title, that perception is not necessarily accurate.
Published by HypeTrain Digital and available for Windows, Golden Light has thousands of very positive reviews on Steam, at least so far.
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Gameplay
The gameplay of Golden Light combines elements of horror, roguelike mechanics, and procedural generation, fostering unpredictability. The goal is to rescue your girlfriend, who has been taken by an unknown entity into a surreal and ever-changing world. To progress, players must explore hostile environments, collect keys, and unlock the elevator to the next floor while facing unpredictable threats along the way. The game consists of 21 floors and offers four possible endings, depending on the player’s choices and progression.
The level structure follows procedural generation, meaning the layout of environments, enemies, and items changes with every new attempt. No two playthroughs are identical, requiring constant adaptation to new situations. Additionally, any object in the environment can suddenly transform into an enemy. The game features three difficulty settings, allowing players to choose between a faster progression or a greater challenge.
Combat and exploration demand strategic thinking, as weapons are scarce and have limited durability, breaking after prolonged use. Alternatively, players can find items that can be consumed to restore health or thrown at enemies as an improvised attack. The atmosphere is enhanced by a sound system that not only contributes to the horror experience but also serves as an indicator of nearby threats or the exit’s location.
Upon dying, the player returns to a safe zone, where they can interact with bizarre characters, including a talking bicycle. In this space, weapons, supplies, and upgrades can be acquired using collected gold, making future attempts slightly easier. Progression requires collecting keys to unlock the elevator, but a mechanic known as the “sack” increases the tension—once the last key on a floor is obtained, all remaining enemies actively hunt the player down.
The game also features a destructible environment, allowing doors and even walls to be broken down, expanding strategic options for escape or combat. While the game supposedly includes multiplayer modes, such as cooperative play and free-for-all, some reports indicate that these modes may not be available for all players, particularly in the Steam version.
About the game
Eat weapons, be scared and question your own mind in this Survival-Horror FPS Prop Hunt Roguelike about meat. Now with online Co-op and Versus modes. Walls are watching you!
Welcome to the Meat Zone. Prop Hunt where PROPS HUNT YOU. Also it’s a horror roguelike!
Golden Light is a procedural dark comedy horror game with roguelike elements and an eerie atmosphere. Descend into the depths of the Gut to save your loved one.
Features
- Procedural levels!
- Randomized weapons!
- Procedural spooks!
- Talking BICYCLE!
- Talking DUDE IN THE TOILET !
- Things you can eat or throw in this game: Bat Head, Corrupted Fetus, Fish Head, Fat Lips, Meat Apple and many more!
Attention
This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some Nudity or Sexual Content, Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content
Review
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Overview
- GET Golden Light HERE - Download link(s) or store's listing.
- Size: 9 GB
- License: Commercial
- Operational systems: Windows 7/8/10
- Developer(s) and/or publisher(s): Mr. Pink, HypeTrain Digital
- Categories: Action, Adventure, Shooters
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- Added by: Valewson