Enlightenment
Released Jul 2018
In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.
62% positive · 459 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $11.99
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Evaluation
Enlightenment launched in Early Access on August 4, 2017 and graduated to its full 1.0 release on July 25, 2018 with update V1.1.0, which expanded the game from 6 to 8 levels, added a final boss, introduced new enemies, and replaced the weapon plug-in system. The release post explicitly stated "Enlightenment is no more an Early Access game. Today, Enlightenment has been finished and released." While that same post noted the developer's intent to keep updating the game, no post-launch major content updates were ever delivered for Enlightenment itself. The only subsequent major content post (February 15, 2020) was an announcement for a completely different game — LUNA The Shadow Dust — by the same developer. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap commitments, and no developer communications about future Enlightenment content after the 1.0 launch post. The game shipped as a complete product on July 25, 2018, and there is no evidence of any planned or delivered post-launch content expansions.
Evidence
Developer announced V1.1.0 as the full 1.0 release, explicitly stating 'Enlightenment is no more an Early Access game. Today, Enlightenment has been finished and released.' Added 2 new levels, a final boss, and 6 new enemies.
LizardKing's most recent news post is the launch announcement for a separate game, LUNA The Shadow Dust — not an update for Enlightenment. No Enlightenment content has been announced or shipped since the 1.0 release in July 2018.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
LizardKing
Achievements
31
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Enlightenment is an action-shooter Roguelike game with a unlinear narrative. Players will venture into a Wasteland-inspired dungeon known as the Ark and experience a risky journey plagued by crisis.
The original inhabitants of this dim underground complex and those who have dared to enter it have either died or have lost their mind. Will you be the exception to the rule?
"...the asteroid hit the Earth in the end anyways, and fxxked everybody up."
"So let's cut this short: An asteroid wiped out civilization as we know it. Some wasteland tramp discovered that the asteroid shards grant possessors unexplained powers; so they founded this cult, calling it the 'Scientific Church of Enlightenment' and this 'Church of Enlightenment' built the Ark and they built a whole city around it. It's gonna be where the restoration of humanity starts, they said. But just look around you; these streets are all empty, not a soul to be seen at all now."
"Sounds worthy of your life to have a look... right?"
LizardKing is founded in 2015, we are 7 seasoned fervent gamers and work in a small city alongside Yangtze River, on top of the pursuit of perfection, we are also into both exploring the possibility of game-making.
The original inhabitants of this dim underground complex and those who have dared to enter it have either died or have lost their mind. Will you be the exception to the rule?
"...the asteroid hit the Earth in the end anyways, and fxxked everybody up."
"So let's cut this short: An asteroid wiped out civilization as we know it. Some wasteland tramp discovered that the asteroid shards grant possessors unexplained powers; so they founded this cult, calling it the 'Scientific Church of Enlightenment' and this 'Church of Enlightenment' built the Ark and they built a whole city around it. It's gonna be where the restoration of humanity starts, they said. But just look around you; these streets are all empty, not a soul to be seen at all now."
"Sounds worthy of your life to have a look... right?"
- Procedurally-generated Dungeons - In the underground complex of The Ark, use the environment to your advantage as you fight against enemies in challenging scenarios that change every time you enter the game.
- Unlockable Weapons and Items - As you return to the starting camp after death, talk to the different merchant to purchase potent unlockables like new guns and other consumables to help you on your next journey.
- Difficulty and Hardcore Play - In the beginning you may die a lot, maybe even "a lot" a lot. Just give Enlightenment and yourself a bit more time and patience and everything's going to be alright.
- Smooth, Fast-paced Fighting Experience - As you get through the game, the fluidly-animated action and sense of accomplishment from overcoming what's thrown to you will provide a rewarding experience. Stay wary though, as there are a lot surprises!
- Weird, Post-Apocalyptic Story - In Enlightenment, you will obtain scattered information about the world constantly. These jigsaw pieces are hidden in item descriptions, the environment, and through NPC interactions which eventually form a "Big Picture" look about the end of the world and the society, culture, and religion that it left behind.
LizardKing is founded in 2015, we are 7 seasoned fervent gamers and work in a small city alongside Yangtze River, on top of the pursuit of perfection, we are also into both exploring the possibility of game-making.
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