We’ve identified and tested two products manufactured by APC that offer a 2-year warranty, can operate between 5.F and 113.F, have lights to monitor the power source, and include an easy test button. These two products can be found on our support site by visiting support.sparklight.com. Sparklite 1.2.16 (2019) Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical and ever-changing land. Gear up for Adventure and battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets.
Sparklite is a top-down, action adventure game developed by RedBlue Games and published by Merge Games. Set in the constantly changing world of Geodia, you play as Ada, a young mechanic who has to stop the Baron from mining the world of all its Sparklite, a powerful but volatile ore. You’ll need travel through the various environments of Geodia, finding upgrades, Sparklite, gadgets, and more in order to survive Geodia’s wildlife, mutated beyond recognition by the Baron’s reckless mining, and to defeat the Titans, five of the Baron’s henchmen who have been outfitted with massive mechanical suits. You won’t be at this alone, however. You’ve got your faithful robot pal at your side, along with cast of charming, unique characters helping you along the way. Sparklite feels like a love letter to SNES titles like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and if you love games like Enter the Gungeon or Binding of Isaac, I have a feeling you’ll love Sparklite.
I’ve seen some describe Sparklite as a rogue-lite, which is usually applied to games that have a procedurally generated game world and force you to start at the beginning if you die, while allowing you to keep upgrades and currencies from previous runs, meaning that while you may have to start over, you’ll be better equipped than you were before. For the most part this does accurately describe Sparklite: Geodia, the game world, is procedurally generated every time the player comes down from Refuge, which is explained in-game as the core of Geodia causing a Disruption, which resets the world, in order to set back the Baron.
When you die, you’ll be whisked away to Refuge, an airship floating above Geodia which acts as a hub world where you can upgrade and customize your character, as well as interact with characters you’ve saved. The primary means of customizing your character is through Patches. These confer bonuses to your character like increased damage or more health. However, you are limited to a 3×3, and then 4×4, square, so you have to decide which patches you want to use depending on what your goal for a run. Eventually you gain the ability to fuse patches together, giving you the benefits of both patches while only taking up the space of one. You can fuse up to two times, with patches starting as bronze, then silver, then gold. This reminds me a lot of the inventory systems of Resident Evil 4 and Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and I think its a nice touch that forces you to weigh the benefits of patches against each other.
However, Sparklite does play with this formula a bit. Geodia is split into to five zones, each with a different look and different enemies. Each zone is home to a Titan, who acts as the boss of each area. Once you beat a Titan, they are permanently beaten; if you die you don’t have to go and beat every Titan over again. In addition, once you beat a Titan you gain a new skill which will allow you to access the next zone, making each zone feel like its own self-contained challenge. I really like this, as it finds a happy medium between the all or nothing game play of a rogue-lite and more traditional, forgiving games.
Screenshot: Sparklite
When you do choose to go down to the surface of Geodia, there is a lot to do. There are the previously mentioned Titans to defeat, but these are difficult boss fights which will require a well-equipped character. Until you feel ready there are still plenty of other activities. The world is teeming with enemies, so you’ll never go far without having to fight. Each zone has a Furnace, where you can find enemy encounters which will reward you with chests containing either Sparklite, the game’s currency, or Patches. Secondly, each zone has a Foundry, which you need to find to obtain Blueprints for new Gadgets. These should be a priority, as certain gadgets allow you to access parts of the map that would have previously been inaccessible and may contain rewards. You can also search for Beats, bird-like creatures who can be hidden in the ground, the water, in enemies, in rocks, in chests. Discovered Beats will return to Refuge, where they will join a choir in which they sing. The leader of the choir will reward you with Patches when you find enough Beats, but I would still search high and low for these little guys even if there was no reward. They’re adorable, and the more Beats you find the more complete the song becomes. In addition, all of the rocks in Geodia can be blown up, with some disappearing to reveal a hole in the ground. These can contain enemies or puzzles, which may require certain gadgets for you to complete.
I have to say, the gameplay loop of Sparklite is kind of addictive, especially for how relatively simple the mechanics. Ada starts out with just a multi-tool, which has a strong and heavy attack, as well as jet boot-facilitated dash. However, you quickly gain access to blueprints for gadgets which give you plenty of additional ways to take on enemies. In addition, every enemy demands a different strategy, and the randomness of the game means that you won’t always have the same items, meaning you’ll need to plan your strategy around what you have. Each run feels like you’re working towards something, and I always felt like I’d accomplished something if I ended up dying. The upgrades offered through the Patch Board really let you customize your play style, with patches that assist in exploration, dealing damage with the multi-tool or gadgets, and damage resistance. Additionally, you eventually reunite with your robot pal, who has an assortment of abilities that will aid you in your fight against the Baron. The game supports couch co-op as well, with one player controlling Ada and the other her robot.
Something that’s worthy of special mention is Sparklite’s art style. With a pixel art aesthetic reminiscent of games from the SNES, as well as more recent games like Stardew Valley, everything looks fantastic. Colors are bold, and character designs are amazing, with every NPC and enemy feeling unique. Particular praise needs to go to the enemy designs, which look like what would happen if you took a classic Mario or Legend of Zelda enemy and left it in Chernobyl.
Screenshot: Sparklite
I did run into one bug which involved me dying during the tutorial (I promise I’m good at video games) and caused me to lose the blueprint for a gadget, which isn’t how the game works; once you get a blueprint you keep it even if you die. Fortunately, I was able to reach out to the developers, who confirmed it was a bug that they were going to try to patch as quickly as possible. Big thanks to RedBlue for their quick response.
I really adore Sparklite. The pixel art graphics, punchy colors, and creative character and enemy designs draw you in, and then the addictive game play and bevy of customization options keep you glued there until you beat the game. There’s just something deeply satisfying about this constant feeling of getting more powerful while also still being given a challenge, and Sparklite balances this very well. If you really like top-down rogue-lite games with an interesting art style, like Enter the Gungeon or The Binding of Isaac, Sparklite really is a must play.
Sparklite is available today on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Windows
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'Sparklite' (ALL) Introduces Its Bestiary of Brutal Baddies - Screens
by Rainier on July 16, 2019 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT
Sparklite is a roguelite brawler-adventure set in a whimsical world where players invent guns and gadgets to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
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Battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Explore dangerous corners of the world, take down titans of the mining industry, and save the Sparklite!
Players assume the role of Ada, a genius engineer, lost in a strange new land thrown into turmoil by gremlins. Ada must help save the world by stopping the invaders from extracting the last of its life-blood, the magical Sparklite.
But nature is fighting back too! Violent earthquakes, known as disruptions, periodically shake up the terrain, causing new arrangements and layouts within the world. After each disruption come new quests, minigames, and challenges for Ada to overcome as she builds up her strength to defeat the mysterious “Baron”.
Everything in the world of Geodia is tied together by Sparklite.. it's the life force of the planet, and the inhabitants have learned how to channel it for their own gain. The blue, glowing ore can be harnessed providing a low-level, rechargeable power source, or it can be consumed for a huge surge of power with grave consequences. Geodia’s self-titled 'Baron' has devised a plot to mine the world’s Sparklite core to meet his own ends. Mining Sparklite in large quantities, the Baron repurposes the ore to fuel his powerful war machines, but the pollution from the consumed Sparklite is corrupting the world. Animals have turned into violent monsters, and the environment is rotting away.
The stricken land of Geodia has a natural defense in its Sparklite core. Periodically, the core causes a Disruption which rearranges the world, setting back the Baron’s efforts. Our heroine, Ada, must stop the Baron before he can obtain the core and gain the power to create a new world in which he has ultimate power. A plucky mechanic, Ada will need to use her cunning and skills to defeat the Baron’s henchmen across five distinct zones. Ada will have to work with Geodia’s weird and wonderful inhabitants if she’s to face the Baron and put paid to his deadly plans before it’s too late.
We all need a little help now and then. Luckily, adventurers ready to tackle the perils of Sparklite can get a leg up on their foes thanks to Professor Corwin’s Bestiary of Brutal Baddies of Geodia!
Geodia is home to many docile and beautiful animals, however, not all is well in this usually-peaceful land! The power-hungry Baron’s nefarious mining activities have altered and polluted Geodia’s once-majestic Biomes. The animals residing in these areas have been affected too; transforming into mutated and aggressive creatures. Continued mining is causing Geodia’s landscape to shift, changing its layout with each Fracture and further affecting the creatures. Our hero, Ada, has undertaken a great and difficult cause; put a stop to the Baron, his Titans, and their pollutive mining, and reverse the effects they’ve had on Geodia and its inhabitants.
Grids 4 4 – a beautiful way to experience instagram. To aid you, Professor Corwin, Geodia’s foremost expert on Geodian wildlife, was kind enough to catalogue some of the mutated creatures you’ll encounter as you journey through the Biomes in Geodia. Needless to say, this should help you and Ada on your quest!
Name: | Description | Area: |
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Dirt Hog | Half mole, half groundog, all mean. The extreme climate of the desert forces these hogs to discharge almost all of their spines at once. This effort to keep themselves cool doesn't last long and they must repeat the behavior regularly. | Shifting Sands |
SwampCrawler | Carnivorous worms that dwell in swamps. They spit mouthfuls of acidic goo before retreating into the murky water. Once able to swim freely in the waters of the swamp, their corrupted size now forces these worms to remain stationary. | Acid Bog |
Breaker | The Baron uses them to blast apart rocks in the mines. These demolition experts have been a key part of the Barons despicable agenda. | Sparklite Mines |
Smasher | This ugly guy smashes rocks inside in the mines to uncover gems. He uses his bulk to swing a gargantuan hammer in huge arcs. | Sparklite Mines |
Catersplitter | These larvae have very distinct segments. Very well protected at their extremities but with a vulnerable middle. Though blind, the Cattersplitter is able to navigate using sensitive nerves at the end of it's many thoracic spikes. | Goldenwoods |
Enforcer | A henchmen of the Baron, the Enforcer guards the other miners. Their swords are forged by Brutes in the fires of furnaces scattered throughout Geodia. | Sparklite Mines |
MoleHog | Half mole, half groundog. These burrowing mammals protect themselves in underground holes, only surfacing to discharge their spines at unsuspecting prey. | Vinelands |
Shield Generator | A devious machine, able to generate a protective shield for any near-by allies. The science that fuels this contraption prevents it from creating a shield around itself. | Sparklite Mines |
Sand Revenant | These beasts are conjured from their environment and use their immense strength to send shockwaves through the earth. Composed almost entirely of sand, their bodies are suspended by the cohesive muck created when Sparklite is burned. | Shifting Sands |
Acid Gloop | A slime with such high concentrations of corruption that it produces a natural acid. As it slowly traverses, it leaves behind a corrosive trail that causes harm to unsuspecting victims that step in it. | Acid Bog |
Spitunia | This plant discharges a seed at high-speeds to repel its enemies. Each plant has the ability to generate new seeds at an incredible rate. | Vinelands |
Stingsticker | These insects are among the fastest creatures on the planet. And among the most venomous.. The Stingstickers's stinger has a corkscrew shape that prevents it from being easily removed, ensuring a lethal dose of poison. | Goldenwoods |
Romp Stomper | These boars are naturally aggressive, but now that they've been exposed to corruption they are unlike anything I've seen. Unable to maneuver well, they coil their bodies and and charge their prey in a straight line. | Vinelands |
Join the official Merge Games Discord and let them know which of these monsters you think is the most dangerous and you could win 1 of 5 Steam keys when the game arrives later this year!
Our hero, Ada, must travel to each zone of the world to shut down its Digsite, lowering the Baron’s defenses so that she can stop him before it’s too late..
A delightful mix of roguelite and adventure, Sparklite lovingly leans into the games that inspired it such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Rogue Legacy while still creating an identity all its own.
Key Features
- Five beautiful, procedurally generated biomes
- Invent gadgets to solve puzzles and defeat enemies
- Take on the Baron Mining Corp and its epic gremlin Titans
- Befriend the people of Geodia and help build The Refuge
- Discover collectibles scattered throughout the world
- Play with a friend in assistive co-op mode
- Intricate pixel art aesthetic inspired by retro classics
- Gamecube inspired soundtrack by composer Dale North (Wizard of Legend)
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Sparklite is coming to PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in Oct. 2019.
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