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Shepherd of Light
2019
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Quick resume
Shepherd of Light is a student made game where you control a young shepherd who loses his sheep, and must brave a wolf-infested forest to get them to safety. Rescue sheep with different special abilities and direct them to solve environmental puzzles.
Global score
95/100
Genres
Free To Play, Indie, Puzzle
Pros
- Free with no ads or purchases
- Relaxing and charming atmosphere
- Well-designed puzzles with gradual complexity
- Beautiful art and music
- Creative and unique sheep mechanics
Cons
- Short playtime (about 1 hour)
- Some bugs causing sheep to get stuck
- Lack of save feature for short sessions
- Controls can be clunky or unclear
- Minimal story depth
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players direct sheep movement and solve puzzles with freedom, though within puzzle constraints."
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Competence3
"Puzzles provide moderate challenge and satisfaction without being overly difficult."
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Competition-4
"Focus is on personal puzzle solving at own pace, no competitive elements mentioned."
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Continuation1
"Some players replayed the game and wished for more content, but overall short playtime limits habitual play."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player puzzle game with no multiplayer or cooperative features."
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Creativity3
"Players creatively solve puzzles using different sheep abilities and strategies."
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Domination-5
"No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; purely single-player experience."
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Escapism4
"Relaxing, meditative atmosphere helps players unwind and escape real-life stress."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, no obligation or pressure noted."
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Experimenting3
"Players explore mechanics and puzzle solutions, including learning new sheep abilities."
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Exploration1
"Some exploration of puzzle environments, but mostly confined to known puzzle areas."
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Expression-3
"Limited customization; players interact with preset characters and environments."
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Fantasy3
"Imaginative setting with elemental sheep and symbolic story elements."
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Fellowship-5
"No social or community features; purely individual play."
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Growth3
"Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not suitable for casual background play."
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Intimacy-5
"No social or emotional relationship building; solo experience."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management; single-player puzzle solving."
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Progression3
"Progression through unlocking new sheep types and increasingly complex puzzles."
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Relaxation5
"Strongly relaxing and calming atmosphere with soothing music and gentle gameplay."
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Sensation3
"Enjoyable visuals, music, and ambient effects provide pleasant sensory stimulation."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems present."
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Story2
"Simple, symbolic narrative supports gameplay but is shallow and minimal."
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Strategy3
"Requires logical thinking and planning to solve puzzles using sheep abilities."
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Thrill-3
"Low risk and tension; calm and predictable puzzle solving."
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Value5
"Free game with no ads or purchases, providing good entertainment value."
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Violence-5
"No violent or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive puzzle solving."
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Survival-4
"No threats or failure states; stable and safe puzzle environment."
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