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A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?
Lamplight City is a adventure, point & click and detective game
developed by Grundislav Games
and published by Application Systems Heidelberg.
Released on September 13th 2018 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 2 languages: English and German.
It has received 761 reviews of which 679 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS: Windows ME or later
- Processor: Pentium or higher 1.2 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 640x400, 32-bit colour
- DirectX: Version 5.2
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: All DirectX-compatible sound cards
MacOS
- OS: Mac OS X 10.11+
- Processor: 1.2 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu compatible
- Processor: Pentium or higher 1.2 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 640x400, 32-bit colour
- Storage: 2 GB available space
User reviews & Ratings
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A brilliant modern point-and-click game that dispenses with some of the more vexing elements of older games in the genre (apologies here to fans of LucasArts adventure games!). Most notably, there is no inventory, progress in the game being made mainly through dialogue. There are some puzzles, but none of them revert to the ‘moon logic’ of the classics in the genre. In short, this is a point-and-click game that focuses mainly on the narrative, the characterisation and the brilliantly-evoked world. The narrative structure is superb: you play as a detective attempting to solve five interlocking cases, as well as the overarching case that looms within and behind them all. I should say at this point that it’s more of a detective story than a detective game, such as Return of the Obra Dinn; although there is some detective work to be done it’s not the most challenging, which I found to be a strength, such is the quality of the storytelling and characterisation. There is a huge cast of characters, much like in a Dickens novel; indeed, much of the characterisation owes much to Dickens (a debt alluded to in the nomenclature of characters and places in the game). The world of Vespuccia and New Bretagne - alternate 19th century versions of America and New York (with some Victorian London thrown in) respectively - is vividly-drawn, with excellent contextual references to its politics, technology and some scathing social commentary. The playfully witty and sophisticated dialogue is perhaps the star of the show in Lamplight City, supported by (mostly) top-notch voice acting. The game also has a spectacular art style (look at that screenshot below!). The characters’ portraits and animations (the protagonist’s shuffling, hunched-up walk being a particular favourite of mine) are especially impressive. There are multiple endings, depending on the dialogue choices you make and how you do with each of the cases. I enjoyed this game so much that I’ve immediately moved on to Grundislav Games’ latest release, Rosewater, which is also set in Vespuccia.
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Interesting and fun. The opportunity to make mistakes if you're not on the ball gives a good challenge. Now I want to go through and make some wrong accusations just to see what happens...
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The narrative is great, but note that the game double downs on the idea of choices having consequences and it is often impossible to say how your decisions affect the plot until you reach the later chapters. If you're fine with however the story unfolds, you'd be right at home, but if you want to achieve something resembling a perfect run, save your time and find a guide online. (Unless you want to replay the "Lamplight City" over and over. )
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I've actually beaten "Lamplight City" before, off GOG, so I thought I'd write a quick review before I continued replaying it in preparation for its upcoming spiritual successor "Rosewater". It's a point and click adventure game of the old school—in the sense that there are no dead ends and the puzzles are mostly logical. Well, sort of: It's also a detective game, so it's structured to let you give up on solving a case, which affects the ending. It also means that you can close off avenues in your investigation if you offend people. *That* said, the cases, while challenging and intricate, aren't going to stump you if you try, and even those "dead ends" can be surmounted. Overall, I really enjoyed "Lamplight City". It has a great sense of place, boasts good writing + story, and knows when to be funny or serious. It also displays a couple of loving relationships, which I wish more video games would try. If you enjoy games like "Grim Fandango," "Sam & Max," or "Technobabylon," you should pick it up.
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"Lamplight City" offers a wonderfully engaging detective experience that stands out with its richly crafted, atmospheric setting. The Victorian-inspired world is brought to life with incredible attention to detail, making the game’s dark, gaslit streets feel immersive and authentic. The story is thoughtfully written, with sharp dialogues and unique characters that add depth and personality to each case. The game’s investigation mechanics keep you on your toes, allowing for different story paths based on your choices, which makes every playthrough feel fresh and unique. Rare but cleverly designed puzzles provide a touch of challenge without detracting from the game’s narrative focus. The pixel art and atmospheric music perfectly capture the mood, while the voice acting brings a warmth and realism that enhances the overall experience. Though it has its lighthearted quirks—such as the possibility of a case ending unexpectedly if you compliment your wife at the wrong time—it’s all part of the game’s unique charm. With Lamplight City, you’re in for a memorable, immersive journey, and the anticipation for the developer's upcoming game, Rosewater, is well-deserved.
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Lamplight City is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
Lamplight City is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.
Lamplight City received 679 positive votes out of a total of 761 achieving a rating of 8.39.
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Lamplight City was developed by Grundislav Games and published by Application Systems Heidelberg.
Lamplight City is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Lamplight City is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Lamplight City is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Lamplight City is a single-player game.
There is a DLC available for Lamplight City. Explore additional content available for Lamplight City on Steam.
Lamplight City does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Lamplight City does not support Steam Remote Play.
Lamplight City is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Grundislav Games
Publisher
Application Systems Heidelberg
Release
13 Sep 2018
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