Candleman Lights a Flame on Xbox One Today

Candleman Lights a Flame on Xbox One Today

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Richard Walker

Candleman, the 3D puzzle platformer in which you have only 10 seconds of candlelight per level at your disposal to find your way through the dark and solve the game's conundrums, is out now on Xbox One. Featuring "lush environments", dynamic lighting and candle-based challenges, Candleman has your little candle buddy making his way through nine chapters, across 36 increasingly difficult levels.

The eponymous candle with legs must explore each level, traversing his way past various obstacles and dangers in the darkness, before he runs out of light. You'll surpass fiery furnaces, bottomless pits, malevolent ghosts, hazardous machinery and more while searching for distant light, all while precious candle wax drips away.

As Candleman's wax drips away, he'll become lighter, enhancing his jumping ability and movement, so there's that to take into consideration too. A Ludum Dare game jam entry from developer Gao Ming, Candleman certainly looks intriguing. You can check out the launch trailer below for a closer look.

Candleman is out now for Xbox One, priced $14.99/£11.99 via the Xbox Store.

Comments
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  • Looks like a platformer that I might actually enjoy
  • I had been interested in this from the get go but not at this price. Was really hoping to see it release around $10. I'll get it when it goes on sale.
  • ...It's $14.99 that's "around $10" isn't it?
  • A novel idea. I like it :)
  • Hmm, yeah this could be good. Neat premise (not sure if something similar exists). Might pick it up.
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