The Town of Light is a psychological adventure told in the first person. The story is set in Italy in the first half of the 20th Century in a place which really existed and has been meticulously reconstructed. Exploring and interacting with the environment you will relive the history of the main character through her confused viewpoint and on the basis of your choices, the story will develop in different ways.
About the story
12 March 1938. Renée, 16 years old, is ripped out of her world, locked up and deprived of everything. Her only fault was that she didn't know what her place in the world was. "A danger to herself and others and a cause of public scandal" wrote the police headquarters. The only horror you will find in this game is the truth: a blow to the solar plexus, much more intense than any supernatural presence.
Platforms
Linux Mac Switch PC PS4 XONEGenres
Adventure IndieThemes
Action Drama Horror Mystery Open world
Languages: English and 9 more
| Interface | Audio | Subtitles | |
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| Portuguese (Brazil) | |||
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| German | |||
| English | |||
| Spanish (Spain) | |||
| French | |||
| Italian | |||
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| Ukrainian | |||
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Media
Critic Reviews
ThisGenGaming
By Jordan PhippsThe Town of Light is the type of game that is going to make you think.
Nation Fusion
By Clayton DaleyThe Town Of Light is an atmospheric horror game set in the 1930s-40’s and explores the horrors of mental illness and pre-professional health care. The game has no zombies or action, but instead follows along something like Dear Esther or one of the “walking” simulators. The game takes place in Italy and features native voice acting, as well as english to deliver the heavy narrative which follows Renee’ as she struggles to find what is real what isn’t. Moving through several locations and exploring the now abandoned mental institution showcases different aspects of how someone can remember something in opposition to actual events.
Windows Central
By Paul AcevedoIf you're intrigued by The Town of Light's exploration of mental health and abuse and can stand a slower-paced, less-than-challenging game, this one might just cure what ails you.
Game Debate
By Randomgamerguy1999While the research and attention to detail that went into Town of Light is good, and they're addressing a very important issue, the developers have failed to adapt it into a game format.
DualShockers
By Jordan LoefflerI'm not so foolish as to ignore that some of the game's missteps are just that. However, LKA should be commended for being one of only a few developers in recent memory who has endeavored to express this much humanity and depth for the community of the mentally ill and in a way that is so subversive. The Town of Light is an experience with the power to enlighten many to the anguish of those few still lost in the dark.
