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Name: Is Lantern worth it? Fit check
Item: Lantern
Author: NayPlay

Fit check

Is Lantern worth it for you?

We tell you who should skip it, too.

Play it if you…

Good fit

Players seeking a calm, low-pressure game centered on guiding a flying lantern
Players who enjoy atmospheric journeys across several themed environments
Players who prefer games with environmental changes rather than combat-focused challenges

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Players looking for complex mechanics or demanding challenges may find the lantern-guiding gameplay limited in depth.
Players seeking varied objectives across repeated sessions may find the color-restoration goal repetitive.
Players who do not use a controller may find play less suited to their setup, as a controller is strongly recommended.

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Our take on Lantern

The central interaction is guiding a glowing lantern over grey landscapes, with its light restoring color and changing elements of the environment.

What is Lantern?

Lantern is a relaxing game in which players guide a glowing sky lantern as if they were the wind.

Flying over grey, lifeless landscapes spreads color and can also turn on lamps, animate animals, and set windmills spinning. The journey passes through four Asian-inspired worlds, each with its own theme, nature, and architecture. The story follows a lonely lantern on a journey to return color and happiness to a kingdom. Peaceful music and ambient sounds accompany play. A controller is strongly recommended. The game also supports virtual reality through Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

How Lantern plays

01World-changing light: The lantern’s glow adds color to dull surroundings and can activate lamps, animals, and windmills.
02Four themed settings: The journey spans four Asian-inspired worlds with distinct environments and architecture.
03Virtual reality support: VR play is supported on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

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Is Lantern worth it?

It is worth it if: players seeking a calm, low-pressure game centered on guiding a flying lantern. Skip it if: players looking for complex mechanics or demanding challenges may find the lantern-guiding gameplay limited in depth.