AdventureFit check
Is Nordlicht worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy story-led adventure games with family-centered journeys
- Families looking for an adventure intended for children and adults
- Players interested in northern settings, unusual companions, and mysterious signs
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who do not enjoy following a family’s story through a northern journey may bounce off the central premise
- Players seeking a setting far removed from the cold north and polar night may lose interest when that environment defines the journey
- Players looking for a primarily systems-driven experience may not fit a game centered on story, characters, and atmosphere
Our take on Nordlicht
Players seeking a systems-heavy experience may bounce when the family’s northern journey and personal fears become the main focus. Those uninterested in hand-drawn presentation or atmospheric music may hit the same wall when the game establishes its visual and audio style.
What is Nordlicht?
Nordlicht is an adventure game about an unusual family traveling toward the cold north.
Players accompany Aurora, her guinea pig Peter Silie, and her father Rupert during the journey. The group encounters mysterious star signs associated with the polar night, faces dangers from nature, and confronts personal fears. The game presents this story with atmospheric music and hand-drawn graphics. Its characters and setting are intended for children as well as adults, with the family’s northern journey at the center of the experience.
How Nordlicht plays
- 01Aurora’s Journey
- The player accompanies Aurora as she travels with Peter Silie and Rupert toward the cold north.
- 02Polar Night Mysteries
- The family encounters unusual star signs connected with the polar night.
- 03Nature’s Dangers
- The journey includes hazards from the natural environment.
- 04Hand-Drawn Presentation
- Hand-drawn graphics accompany the family’s story and northern setting.
- 05Atmospheric Music
- Music contributes to the game’s presentation of the journey.
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Nordlicht: platforms & release
Is Nordlicht worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy story-led adventure games with family-centered journeys. Skip it if: players who do not enjoy following a family’s story through a northern journey may bounce off the central premise.
Where can I download Nordlicht?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Nordlicht's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Nordlicht on?
Windows only.
