# The Lightbringer

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q109569079](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109569079)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-lightbringer

## Summary
The Lightbringer is a 2021 indie video game combining adventure, puzzle, and platforming gameplay, developed in Poland and distributed primarily via Steam and Nintendo eShop. It supports Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Nintendo Switch platforms.

## Key Facts
- **Release Date**: October 7, 2021 (worldwide)
- **Platforms**: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Nintendo Switch
- **Genres**: Adventure video game, puzzle video game, platform game
- **Game Mode**: Single-player video game
- **ESRB Rating**: Everyone (Mild Violence)
- **Country of Origin**: Poland
- **Distribution Format**: Digital download via Steam, Nintendo eShop
- **Languages**: English (UI/voice/subtitles), French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Polish, Simplified Chinese (UI/subtitles)

## FAQs
### Q: When was The Lightbringer released?
A: The Lightbringer was released worldwide on October 7, 2021, simultaneously for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Nintendo Switch platforms.

### Q: What platforms can The Lightbringer be played on?
A: It is available on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Nintendo Switch, with digital distribution primarily through Steam and Nintendo eShop.

### Q: Is The Lightbringer multiplayer?
A: No, The Lightbringer exclusively supports a single-player game mode with no multiplayer functionality.

### Q: What makes The Lightbringer suitable for younger audiences?
A: It carries an "Everyone" ESRB rating with noted "Mild Violence," making it appropriate for broad audiences including children.

## Why It Matters
The Lightbringer exemplifies cross-platform accessibility by supporting Linux alongside Windows and Nintendo Switch, addressing the niche Linux gaming market. As an indie title, it demonstrates how smaller studios can achieve broad distribution and multilingual support. Its 2021 release amid the Nintendo Switch expansion highlights adaptability to modern gaming trends. The combination of adventure, puzzle, and platforming elements appeals to diverse players while maintaining accessibility through its "Everyone" rating, bridging casual and gaming communities. Its mild violence content and indie nature also reflect evolving game design standards emphasizing broad inclusivity.

## Notable For
- **Cross-Platform Linux Support**: One of few 2021 titles with native Linux support alongside Windows and Nintendo Switch
- **Extensive Multilingual Interface**: Offers 10 languages including full English voice acting and subtitle support across all languages
- **Indie Global Release**: Achieved worldwide launch across PC and console platforms within a single indie studio framework
- **Mild Violence Rating**: Maintained "Everyone" classification despite including mild violence content
- **Critical Reception**: Received a 64/100 OpenCritic Top Critic average and 36% positive critic recommendation as of 2022

## Body
### Release and Distribution
The Lightbringer launched on October 7, 2021, worldwide via digital download. It is distributed primarily through Steam (application ID: 1561660) and Nintendo eShop (Switch title ID: 0100491014980000). Additional distribution channels include Q1486288 (unnamed entity) and GOG (application ID: game/the_lightbringer). Poland serves as its country of origin.

### Technical Requirements
- **Operating Systems**: Requires Microsoft Windows (since 1985) and Linux (since 1991-09-17)
- **Software Engine**: Built on engine Q63966 (unspecified engine type)
- **Distribution Format**: Exclusively digital download

### Gameplay and Content
Combines three core genres: adventure, puzzle, and platform gameplay. Exclusively single-player with no multiplayer modes. Content carries an "Everyone" ESRB rating with "Mild Violence" qualifier. Features include full English voice acting and subtitles, plus UI/subtitle support in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Polish, and Simplified Chinese.

### Reception and identifiers
- **Review Scores**: 64/100 OpenCritic Top Critic Average (January 2022), 36% OpenCritic Critics Recommend (January 2022)
- **Database IDs**: 
  - Steam: 1561660
  - OpenCritic: 12148
  - PCGamingWiki: The_Lightbringer
  - MobyGames: 173375
  - HowLongToBeat: 92128
- **Support Resources**: Official website at https://www.zordixpublishing.com/title/the-lightbringer/ (English-only)

## References

1. IGDB
2. Steam
3. OpenCritic
4. Online Games-Datenbank
5. PCGamingWiki
6. Nintendo eShop
7. GamesMeter.nl