LIGHT the MIDNIGHT

Far away, in a place that you might know,

The world that once was, is losing its glow.

Now you might question this and ask,

But take it from me, you're in for a task.

Get ready, grab your flashlight!

It's time to go outside and fight!

The creatures you'll battle and clash,

Are turning the entire world to ash.

Remember this while you are about:

You can bring back the lights, don't let them go out.

ABOUT THE GAME

Light the Midnight is a horror-themed puzzle platformer inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss and H.P. Lovecraft. You play as an electrician who must keep the lights on and fight the monsters that have taken over the city. Your only weapon is a flashlight and your health is limited. Do you have what it takes to face the cosmic horrors that are waiting?

This game was a submission to PIGsquad's Horror Summer Slow Jam for August 2020. The jam theme was "Don't Let It Out". We decided to interpret this as not letting some sort of monster unleashed to the world. So we decided to go with Lovecraftian style cosmic horror for the monster which is the Tentariph. But how can you keep the monsters contained? We then came up with the idea that the goal of the game is to not let the lights out and that keeping them on will keep the monsters at bay.

THE TEAM

Starring: Nicholas Ryszkowski

Character Animation by Jessica Koehler

Environment Art by Matthew Ryszkowski

Programmers: Micah Neitz, Jake Reilly, Matthew Ryszkowski,

Music by Ghost Stories Incorporated

You can support continued development of Light the Midnight by sending a donation through itch.io on this page upon downloading. The download included contains a concept level and showcases the various ideas for the game. We plan to update periodically to address bugs and such.

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