Sparklite

Sparklite is an action adventure with roguelite elements. Mechanic Ada roams the world of Geodia to stop the Baron and his mining company. The areas change after earthquakes, so consecutive expeditions open up new paths and challenges. Bird's-eye view combat, puzzles and self-made tools are at the centre.

Sparklite was released on November 14, 2019 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Developer Red Blue Games gives this day as the original release date. On Xbox, the game was already announced as available on November 13, 2019.

Sparklite is natively available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The PC version can be played on Windows and macOS. On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, the respective older console version can be played via backward compatibility, without creating a separate version for the new hardware.

Ada explores dangerous areas, dodges enemy attacks and uses melee weapons and technical aids. The story runs through five regions, each with its own enemies, obstacles and bosses. If you fail, you use the materials and experience you gained to better prepare your next expedition.

The Windows version requires at least an Intel Core i5-class processor, 2 GB RAM, an Intel HD 4400-class graphics card and about 1.5 GB of free storage. The exact supported operating systems and additional requirements are listed on the Steam product page.

Geodia consists of several biomes, whose arrangement shifts due to massive earthquakes. These so-called Disruptions change paths, challenges and encounters. As a result, it is not enough to memorise the same fixed route for each new attempt.

Sparklite is the energy source that gives Geodia its name. The inhabitants use the glowing blue ore to power their technology. The Baron, by contrast, tries to exploit the planet's core. His interference endangers the world and forms the starting point of Ada's adventure.

Ada is a talented mechanic who uses her technical knowledge to survive. On her journeys she collects blueprints and raw materials. From these, useful tools and weapons are made, which she uses to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and open new paths in the changing areas.

The equipment combines classic action combat with technical inventions. New blueprints expand Ada's options, for example when she must fight certain hazards from a distance or open previously blocked paths. The tools are used in both puzzles and battles.

In Geodia, huge machines guard the especially dangerous regions. These titans act as boss enemies and require targeted use of attacks, movement and Ada's equipment. Each defeated titan brings Ada closer to her goal of stopping the Baron's mining activities.

Between expeditions, Ada returns to a safe area. There she can expand her equipment and technical options. This makes preparation a lasting part of your progress, even though the next journey through Geodia always unfolds differently.

Sparklite can be played solo. After rescuing Ada's robot companion, a second person can help locally. The co-op mode is designed to support the main character and does not turn the core exploration into an online multiplayer adventure.

Items and hidden areas wait off the main paths. Collecting materials supports new inventions, while extra finds reward exploring the five regions. Even after a failed attempt, you can use this to prepare further progress.

Sparklite uses colourful pixel art with hand-drawn characters, machines and landscapes. The music was composed by Dale North. The presentation combines an adventurous world with clearly visible technological threats from mining.

Sparklite supports German on-screen text. On Nintendo Switch, one or two people can play on one console. The challenge comes from combining combat, puzzles, randomly changing regions and upgrades between expeditions.