The survival shooter Lost Light started on August 5, 2022, in early access on Steam. In Lost Light, you are part of the task force “Firefly” and fight for your survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The game is free-to-play and allows crossplay across different platforms.
What kind of game is Lost Light? Lost Light is a third-person shooter with PvP. Besides the shooter elements, the game revolves around survival in a post-apocalyptic world. You will need to assemble your equipment, scavenge for loot, and be prepared for battle.
What is Lost Light about? The player is part of the task force called “Firefly” and must uncover a conspiracy in the no-go zone. The post-apocalyptic world is full of dangers, and the player must fight for survival.
Here you can see a trailer for Lost Light:
How much does Lost Light cost? Lost Light is free-to-play and offers in-game purchases.
On which platforms is Lost Light available? Lost Light was already released for Android, iOS, and PC. Since August 5, 2022, the game has also been in early access on Steam.
What makes Lost Light special? On Steam, the developers mention the following aspects that define Lost Light:
- Realistic warfare in the fight for survival
- Authentic weapon modifications
- Tactical gameplay
- Equipment planning
- Interactions with other players
- Trading items
- Cross-platform gameplay
Tactics, equipment, and multiplayer – What to expect in Lost Light
What does the gameplay of Lost Light include? The game heavily revolves around tactics and the right equipment. It is not enough to rush into battle blindly. Instead, players must plan carefully.
In the hideout, the player gears up and assembles equipment. In the post-apocalyptic environment, he must fight for or scavenge his supplies. The player can also complete missions for other survivors.
What do the weapons in Lost Light look like? The game focuses on realism with firearms and strives for the most authentic reproduction of models. Each weapon can be customized with up to 12 parts, allowing players to choose from hundreds of components. Quick equip recommendations are also provided for loadouts.
Can you play Lost Light alone? In Lost Light, players have the option to go either in a team or alone. They can ally with a former enemy or be rescued by others.
The matchmaking favors players on the same platform but allows crossplay across all devices.
How are the reviews for Lost Light? The reviews for Lost Light are mixed. Of a total of 410 reviews, 49% are positive. (As of August 10, 2022, via Steam). The game often receives criticism for technical aspects, such as bugs or the adaptation of a mobile game to the PC version:
- VanValdenburg: ‘If you want to play a mobile game on PC, go ahead. I can’t recommend it.’
- FreeYoungThug2022: ‘The only problem is the clearly predatory ‘energy system’ called ‘immunity’. There is no reason to have an energy system in any game, let alone in a game of this genre, other than forcing us players to pay to play.’
- W.B. Yeets: ‘I tried it. Mobile asf. It’s not even a ‘casual EFT’ [Escape from Tarkov]. The gunplay is stiff, the levels are overly simplistic, and inventory management in a game designed for mobile is a nightmare, with no atmosphere/ambiance to make EFT exciting and alive. The pipeline from mobile to PC is nothing any of us want.’
Positive comments often note that the game still needs improvement in some areas, but they had fun:
- Happy: ‘Very early in development, but I think this could be a good budget alternative to Tarkov. I got stuck playing for a few hours because I was having fun.’
- WishManiac: ‘Another port of a mobile game to PC. Works well, the framerate is stable, and I haven’t encountered any bugs or glitches (except for the very short drawing distance on some objects – for example, burned cars on the street were clearly visible blurred squares even though I was standing 15 meters away). It is heavily inspired by Escape From Tarkov […]’
- Arsien: ‘I’ve played the game often before Steam in the betas. Yes, it’s primarily a mobile game, it runs perfectly for me, stable frames, no bugs or issues. The UI could be better for the PC version. […] Overall, the developers unfortunately haven’t made the changes the community most wanted, but hopefully that will change in the future. And I personally hope this game doesn’t become another flop like many other mobile competitive shooters, as I really like this game.’
It is notable that both positive and negative comments relate the game to Tarkov. They are referring to the hardcore shooter “Escape from Tarkov” (EFT), which is known for its realistic first-person action shooter gameplay.
What do you think about Lost Light? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
MeinMMO had an interview with the developers of Lost Light in June 2021 and discussed the game’s special features.
