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Lumen Dephts by MartRoks

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made by MartRoks for Ludum Dare 57 (JAM)

Descend into the depths of a forgotten world where darkness is your greatest obstacle. Your only hope lies in the flicker of a flame. Lumen Depths is a moody, atmospheric puzzle game where you’ll carry torches, solve light-based challenges, and uncover hidden paths through shadow.

Some things might be a bit janky (we see you, physics), and we definitely wish we had time to add more levels… but hey, 72 hours — what can you do?

Thanks for playing, and we hope you enjoy the vibes.

Joey & Mart

Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/57/lumen-dephts

Ratings

Overall 211th 3.833⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Fun 522th 3.25⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 565th 3.063⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Theme 468th 3.646⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 172th 4.196⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Audio 164th 3.804⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Mood 121th 4.083⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Given 10🗳️ 15🗨️

Feedback

LDJam user 0
08. Apr 2025 · 12:09 UTC
pretty neat game, love the graphics and the sound - well done!
dendi_life
08. Apr 2025 · 12:13 UTC
i really like the idea and the sound
ln404
08. Apr 2025 · 12:13 UTC
Really atmospheric and beautiful! Great work!
basekeet
08. Apr 2025 · 12:15 UTC
The game was fun to play! I definitely wanted to see more levels. I didn’t quite understand what the health was for or what I was supposed to be afraid of 😄

Maybe adding some monsters would make it more exciting!
PopDaddyGames
08. Apr 2025 · 12:16 UTC
wow the artwork is incredible! this has an incredible atmosphere too. you really nailed it!
duckmaniac
08. Apr 2025 · 12:17 UTC
Just thought of writing that it would be cool to apply your mechanics in a horror game, and then a monster falls on me, the screemer turned out just right :) Very interesting interpretation of the theme actually, the only thing that was missing was perhaps small localized islands of light where it was completely dark in the corridor. Glad to play!
sofia.miglan
08. Apr 2025 · 12:17 UTC
This is a very cool game in terms of atmosphere and gameplay. The visual is frightening and amazing. The gameplay is pleasantly simple with good puzzles. I was really scared when I saw the first monster, it appeared so quietly, and its face is very scary in a good way)
LDJam user 14887
08. Apr 2025 · 12:17 UTC
The atmosphere is gorgeous! Love the portrait of main char :heart:
MysteriousJuice
08. Apr 2025 · 12:20 UTC
Great atmosphere and look, felt a little bit like exploring a Zelda Dungeon ^^, would be great if the torch emitted more light while on the ground, so you can place it strategically while handling other objects. Good job and keep it up :D
JulienLussiez
08. Apr 2025 · 12:22 UTC
The mood is great! I love the PS1 aesthetics. It's a fun game. Well done!
Zzzkvidi4
08. Apr 2025 · 12:26 UTC
The game is very good, the puzzles are simple, pleasant, but very atmospheric. I reached level 4, where I was killed for the first time - it was quite scary:)
Egor Iv
08. Apr 2025 · 12:43 UTC
атмосферный игровой процесс
nextnoon
08. Apr 2025 · 12:44 UTC
The old school graphics are so cosy. The light gimmick is loads of fun and brings a whole new dimension to the puzzle. Fun game, cool vibe, great execution!
LittleGamer
08. Apr 2025 · 12:57 UTC
Impressive graphics given the time of the jam and nice atmosphere. Camera got a bit weird for me and the cursor disappear after a playthrough, but otherwise very nice !
Daria Anosova
08. Apr 2025 · 13:51 UTC
Mood is so good and art is great!
LDJam user 278146
09. Apr 2025 · 05:45 UTC
This looks really great and the monster definitely gave me a spook.
JoyceIsDrawing
09. Apr 2025 · 06:27 UTC
Soundtrack, artstyle and atmosphere had me hooked I really wanted more! You cooked with this one. The monster at the end got me good lol
Ammonit
09. Apr 2025 · 07:20 UTC
The main character’s avatar - a separate respect)))
Wuppos
09. Apr 2025 · 19:56 UTC
This ended way too early! I was really feeling the vibe, with the music and the art and the darkness. It felt pretty scary, but a kind of cozy scary (I dont know why, I guess a combination of the music and the art?). I also really liked the pixelated 3D effect! I would love to try a style like that myself some day when I try to make a 3D game.
Really solid submission! Well done :D
Nicso
10. Apr 2025 · 13:57 UTC
love the style ❤️
Hypersomnia
17. Apr 2025 · 22:25 UTC
Well design of the puzzles -- I have to balance the puzzle solving challenge and the light torch. And the mood is really impressive
Snory
18. Apr 2025 · 11:47 UTC
As others have pointed out - you nailed the mood. Its a great combination of music, graphic and theme (getting deeper was depressing a bit).

Great job. :)