A man who falls asleep while working late wakes up in an unfamiliar city overrun by monsters. Survive with limited resources and explore the city by following clues through the darkness. You must press on to make it back to the son waiting for you.
DARK IN LIGHT
A man falls asleep after working late and wakes up in a strange city overrun by monsters.
Survive with limited resources and explore the city by following clues hidden in the darkness.
Keep moving forward to return to the son who may still be waiting for you.
Explore a Collapsed City
The city is no longer a safe place.
Explore various locations including offices, gas stations, parks, and schools as you search for a way forward.
Weapons, survival items, documents, and clues about what happened to the city are hidden throughout the darkness.
Survive with Limited Resources
Use pistols, shotguns, rifles, and various melee weapons to fight against the monsters.
However, ammunition and healing items are limited.
Knowing when to fight, which weapon to use, and how to manage your remaining resources is essential for survival.
Each melee weapon has its own attack style and performance, and can be improved through use while requiring durability management.
Search the Darkness and Find Clues
Not every path is open from the beginning.
Explore your surroundings, examine items and documents, and solve puzzles and environmental gimmicks to gain access to new areas.
Records and messages scattered throughout the city provide clues about the protagonist’s journey and the world around him.
Fight to Survive
Monsters have different behaviors and attack patterns.
Watch their movements carefully and use firearms and melee weapons depending on the situation.
Damage certain parts of an enemy’s body to reduce their mobility, or use destructible objects and environmental elements to gain an advantage in combat.
Upgrade Your Weapons and Equipment
Use resources collected throughout your journey to improve your weapons and equipment.
- Pistols, shotguns, rifles, and various melee weapons
- Weapon upgrades
- Melee weapon durability and repairs
- Individual melee weapon leveling system
- Healing items and armor
- Limited resource management
Choose equipment that fits your playstyle and increase your chances of survival.
Exploration and Puzzles
DARK IN LIGHT is not only about combat. Exploration and puzzle-solving are also important parts of the experience.
Open locked doors, investigate your surroundings, and solve various environmental gimmicks as you continue through the city.
Sometimes, even a small document can contain an important clue needed to move forward.