Indie developer Sergey Noskov is known for his mastery over atmosphere and mystery, creating story-driven experiences in gloomy and often unsettling worlds. Noskov’s latest release,In Rays of the Light, released a trailer that offers a glimpse into the developer’s ominous world filled with secrets.
In Rays of the Lightserves as an official console port ofThe Light Remake, which launched on Steam last year. The title tasks players with exploring a mysteriously empty landscape harboring secrets and puzzles that hide a deeper story. The trailer begins with scenes of the game’s abandoned locations that somehow appear both desolate and visually vibrant at the same time. The introduction’s serene piano soundtrack suddenly makes a sinister turn as an anxiety-inducing pulse takes over as eerie visuals of floating bodies and flashlight lit hallways take center stage.
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Opting for exploration over combat,In Rays of the Lightshares a similar gameplay experienceto titles likeWhat Remains of Edith Finch,Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, andGone Home. Narrative is the core of exploration titles, where stories must be unraveled through various clues and puzzles scattered throughout the world.
Sergey Noskov is the sole creator and developer ofIn Rays of the Light. The Russian developer has proven himself as an expert craftsman of digital parables, often exploring themes and philosophies surrounding humanity’s impact on the world. Noskov’s previous works35MMand7th Sectorwere met with a positive reception by both players and critics alike.
Publisher Sometimes You hopes Noskov can carry the momentum from his previous works asIn Rays of the Lightmakes its console debut. Asaudiences continue to embrace experimental indie titles,In Rays of the Lightoffers players another opportunity to engross themselves in bizarrely
In Rays of the Lightis available now on PS4, PS5, Switch, and Xbox One.
