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Strayed Lights

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Strayed Lights is a colourful action-adventure featuring epic boss fights and a unique parry-based combat system. Shift between colours to repel attacks and strike back. Explore a dreamlike world as you restore your light that was torn by shadows.

What works

  • Unique color-switching parry combat
  • Beautiful and immersive art style
  • Engaging boss fights
  • Atmospheric soundtrack by austin wintory
  • Accessible difficulty options

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Limited enemy variety
  • Linear and sparse level design
  • Some technical issues and bugs
  • Missable achievements and collectibles

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Strayed Lights: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Exploration.

Last update: 26/08/2026