AetherLight

“When light and shadow intertwine, rifts between different dimensions are torn open.”

This is a video game about different dimensions of the same space that players can explore and solve puzzles hidden behind the interplay of light and shadow by switching light colors.

10-15 minutes playthrough

Core Mechanics

The core gameplay is driven by the “Different lighting can create unique spatial arrangements in the very same room.” Players are in an environment dominated by multicolored lights, where they switch between different light colors to alter the properties of the space and access routes.

Each light color corresponds to a specific space and path. The game emphasizes using light and shadows to uncover visual illusions, reveal hidden paths, and traverse specific timelines to progress.

Rules and objectives

• Each light color corresponds to a specific space, and only the space matching the current light color is fully accessible. 

•  Players need to solve puzzles in each space sequentially; some spaces may contain interlinked puzzles. 
•  The game includes timer-like elements that force players to make decisions within a limited timeframe, but players can find ways to disable them. 
•  The win condition is to solve all puzzles through effective use of light and ultimately find the exit to escape. 
• Some objects can be activated under one light color but are disabled under another. Players need to figure out the correct combination of light colors to open paths.