The Last Light
Release date: Jan 17, 2025
Developers: EpiXR Games
Publishers: EpiXR Games
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

The Last Light is a deeply emotional, story-driven exploration game where you relive a man’s life as he reflects on love, loss, and the gradual fading of his eyesight. Guided by the love of his life, Emily, you navigate key stages of his journey, filled with joy, sorrow, and quiet reflection. Story: The game begins with the protagonist’s vibrant youth, where Emily serves as his guiding light, helping him uncover cherished memories from their time together. As you move through his life, his eyesight gradually deteriorates, shaping the world and the gameplay itself. Colors begin to fade, and the environment becomes more challenging to navigate. Yet, Emily remains a beacon of hope. When she is near, the world regains its vibrancy, symbolizing the power of love to illuminate even the darkest times. From childhood dreams to growing old together, The Last Light is a poignant exploration of life’s most meaningful moments and the bonds that help us through life's challenges. Gameplay: As a player, you step into the shoes of the protagonist, reflecting on his past. Early levels focus on beautifully crafted memories from childhood, where Emily guides you to uncover hidden recollections—represented as ghostly versions of yourself. Approaching these memories will trigger the protagonist’s inner thoughts, immersing you in his story. As his eyesight deteriorates, the gameplay changes. Blurriness, fading colors, and encroaching fog obscure your path, making navigation more challenging. Emily’s presence becomes essential in these moments, restoring color and clarity to the world, allowing you to move forward. The game offers a blend of exploration, narrative discovery, and puzzle-solving, where your emotional connection with Emily and her proximity directly affect how you perceive the world around you. As sight fades, emotions and memories become your strongest guides. Features: Story-Driven Exploration: Relive a man’s life through key moments as he reflects on love, loss, and the passage of time. Dynamic Visual Changes: Experience the world as the protagonist’s vision fades, with blurriness, fading colors, and fog altering the environment. Emotional Gameplay: Emily, the protagonist’s love, serves as both an emotional and visual anchor, restoring clarity to the world as your connection deepens. Narrative Memories: Uncover hidden memories that bring new layers to the protagonist's story, revealing his thoughts and feelings about past events. Beautifully Crafted Environments: Explore visually stunning levels that shift with the protagonist’s changing perception and emotional state. The Last Light offers a touching narrative experience that intertwines love, memory, and the passage of time. It’s a heartfelt exploration of how the bonds we form shape the way we see the world.