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Candleman: The Complete Journey

Xbox One • 2018

Should you play it?

Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking light.

What works

  • Unique light-based gameplay mechanics
  • Beautiful and atmospheric visuals and sound
  • Emotional and poetic narrative
  • Accessible and forgiving difficulty
  • Varied level design with creative puzzles

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Some camera and platforming frustrations
  • Limited replay value beyond time trials
  • Minimal story depth for some players
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

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  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Candleman: The Complete Journey: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Last update: 24/08/2026