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Dreamgate Studios has recently released a brand new game called Light in the Dark. In this puzzle app, help the Totems find their lost children in this light-bending, color-blending game. The Totems shine brightly as you solve each challenging scenario!
You start off in an Egypt setting; from there, you need to unlock 5 different tombs, completing each to move to the next level (currently at 120). There are also 30 in-game achievements, and the new Aztec level is coming soon for more play. Once in the tomb, hold to drag the light, collect the stars, and save the babies to unlock levels. In each level, you must complete different tasks with guided instruction or a title hint.
The goal is to make sure the light from the little totems shines on the little babies and collect stars along the way. While this game seems simple enough, it can be challenging. You’ll need to move boxes, slide lenses, and adjust mirrors most of the time; with two different lights mixing colors, it gets even more challenging. The app even offers a color-blind mode with three other color combinations! The app also offers other in-app purchases to help with gameplay.
I like that hints are available, but you have to watch a video for a free hint. The video I watched is not something I would want my 7 or even 11-year-old to see, it was sexual in nature advertising another game. Light in the Dark is rated for 4 and up; as a parent, I’m very disappointed they would place those ads on a game, knowing kids will take advantage of the free hint by watching a video. I also watched three more videos, and all of them were for slots and gaming-type apps.
While this is a challenging game that requires you to think about your moves and how to advance, I wish the company would place more age-appropriate ads on the videos kids need to watch to get hints.
UPDATE: This app is no longer available; please visit our other app reviews.
Disclosure: This is a compensated post for Dreamgate Studios. All opinions are my own.
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