Arc-Lighter

by hs-2300
Overall★★★★★★★★★★4.10
Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.64
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.55
Theme★★★★★★★★★★4.26
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★4.36
Audio★★★★★★★★★★4.03
Humor★★★★★★★★★★2.25
Mood★★★★★★★★★★4.02

Arc-Lighter: Game Introduction


Waking up in an empty space station, you are a robot. Here, the initial signal from the base station is the condition for your survival, while the router can expand the signal range. Both players and base stations require continuous battery replenishment to ensure survival.

Players need to pass through rooms, collecting battery and router resources to survive, while expanding signal range and exploring ways out by installing or removing routers properly.

At the same time, players will see fragments of information in different rooms, which seem to point to what happened here…
And these things will affect your final outcome.

So, welcome to explore here, explore the map, and at the same time, explore your ultimate decision in your heart.

在空无一人的太空空间站中醒来,你是一个机器人。在这里,初始基站的信号是你生存的条件,而路由器能扩大信号范围。玩家和基站的电量都需要不断的电池来来补充,以保证生存。

玩家需要穿过一个个房间,一边搜集电池和路由器资源维持生存,一边通过合理安装或拆除路由器,以扩大信号范围,探索出路。

与此同时,玩家会在不同的房间中看到一些信息的碎片,而这似乎都指向了这里曾经发生的事情......而这些事情,会影响你最后的结局。

所以,欢迎在这里探索,探索地图,同时探索你内心最终的抉择。

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Controls


- Movement:W / A / S / D
移动:W / A / S / D
- Collect:E
收集物品:E
- Bag:Tab
背包:Tab
- Eat batteries:Click `[Model self]`, then click batteries
给自己充电:点击“Model Self”按钮然后点击背包中的电池
- Recharge the base station:Get close to it, press `[Model core]` then click batteries
给基站充电:需要站在基站旁边, 打开背包, 点击“Model Core”按钮然后点击电池
- Place a router down:Q
放置路由器:Q
- tips: When placing, please ensure that the signal ranges of the routers intersect, so that the routers can connect and take effect
提示:放置时,请确保路由器的信号范围相交,这样路由器才能连接并生效

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Collectable Items


- Router (路由器)

- Two types of batteries (两种电池)

- Small note (小纸条)

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Backpack System


Used for collecting, storing, and carrying routers and batteries.
When the router/battery in the backpack is full, no more routers/batteries can be picked up.

Any small piece of paper information you find will be copied onto the notebook in your backpack.
You can check the contents of your notebook at any time, provided that you find the small note we left behind.

用于收集、储存、携带路由器及电池。
当背包中的路由器/电池装满时,无法拾取更多路由器/电池

任何你找到的小纸条信息都会被复写到你背包里的笔记本上;你随时可以查看笔记本的内容,前提是你找到了我们留下的小纸条。

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If you couldn’t play here, plz visit our own website to play online: https://avery-cheung.github.io/ArcLighter/
如果不能在这里打开, 请移步至我们的网页上试玩: https://avery-cheung.github.io/ArcLighter/

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Credit


Game Designer(策划)
AYun_yun,LuciaYan

Programmer(程序)
AveryCheun9,GrignardReagent,Seonguk Kim

Artist(美术)
Hs-2300,SSAR-5190,AveryCheun9,AYun_yun

Musician(音乐)
UCKT

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Special Thanks


Game Odyssey, a CUHKSZ student’s club for and by gamers and makers.

And YOU.

Comments34

LDJam user 31290020 Apr 2026, 18:53
Nice game, really liked the graphics and audio. Also the html isnt working on the page
StormSword
StormSword20 Apr 2026, 19:13
Really good art and music :)
And the gameplay works well, good job :D
moyuowo21 Apr 2026, 06:25
First off, the presentation is stellar! The opening sequence and UI design create a fantastic sense of atmosphere that immediately drew me in. The art style is consistent, polished, and very easy on the eyes.

Gameplay-wise, it’s a solid robot escape mechanic that fits the theme perfectly. The immersion is top-notch, supported by some really impressive audio and music production. You can tell a lot of heart went into the "feel" of the game.

One bit of constructive feedback, while the core loop is well-executed and complete, the gameplay felt a bit monotonous after a while. Adding some more mechanical variety or diverse content would help keep the engagement high for longer sessions.

Overall, it's a very high-quality indie project for a jam! Great job on finishing such a polished entry.
YuRenHuo21 Apr 2026, 07:09
音乐很有氛围感啊,美术也很棒,路由器设计得好酷,如果移动和操作能左右手分开就好了,小猪手操作不过来
UCKT
UCKT21 Apr 2026, 08:26
我们的网页版可以正常运行。但如果你选择下载游戏游玩,请优先选择GAME_Data.zip文件。游玩愉快!

Our web version runs normally. But if you choose to download the game to play, please choose the GAME_Data.zip file. Enjoy your game!
LDJam user 021 Apr 2026, 09:57
Very well done! I liked the visuals and sounds and overall gameplay.
goodwayman21 Apr 2026, 10:05
Very polished entry! I liked the intro, music was quite uneasy to me - but created the eerie mood! HTML5 worked super fine for me. Had some trouble with figuring out what I should do in the game (I always try to play without reading the instructions on the page - imho it should be contained in the game in some way). Once I figured it out after reading the instructions on the page, I had a fun with your game. I really loved the physics and how objects behaved in zero gravity - that was super satisfying to watch! Overall, good game!
junbum21 Apr 2026, 10:18
This game feels like navigating a maze. The limitation of not being able to try endlessly adds a sense of tension, which actually makes it even more enjoyable. The goal of finding the correct path before the battery runs out makes the gameplay highly immersive. Additionally, having to go back and forth to the initial spawn area to recharge the battery adds a satisfying level of difficulty. The background music also heightens the tension and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game. All of these elements come together to create a very engaging and exciting gameplay experience. I truly appreciate the effort put into creating such a polished game in a short period of time. Thank you for making such a great game!!
II-P
II-P21 Apr 2026, 17:58
Well done in every aspect! Really enjoyed finding the way to connect all the routers till the end! Good job by game designers! BGM sounds way too good, and adds much to the atmosphere!

Maybe I've encountered a bug, but all the items in the backpack are depicted as blue rectangles, has been quite confusing.
Syrup Plushie22 Apr 2026, 00:12
the background of the game is pretty interesting, I love the cozy vibe art style and how polished it is, this is really a great job! yall killed it!
AveryCheun922 Apr 2026, 02:03
@ii-p Ty 4 playing our game! We've updated a new version, now u can see the classification clearly
AveryCheun922 Apr 2026, 02:05
@YuRenHuo 我们增加了J/K键来拾取和放置, 现在可以wasd和方向键都可以移动, eq和kj都可以拾取
AveryCheun922 Apr 2026, 02:07
@moyuowo Ty for playing. We r trying our best to add new contents and we've updated a new version now. :smile:
LDJam user 426288
LDJam user 42628822 Apr 2026, 07:47
玩法操作确实很明确,就是那个一碰到就死的黄色圈圈不知道是怎么弄,容易卡在这里。还有就是背景音乐稍稍有一点炸耳
bigfatgua
bigfatgua23 Apr 2026, 03:52
通关!没找到语言切换有点烦恼。喜欢这个太空模拟重力的感觉,也喜欢这个音乐!音乐真的为氛围加分很多。不过有的时候我不小心碰到黑色的盒子会导致盒子卡在通道里导致彻底卡死。爱来自FatGua!
DAYA
DAYA23 Apr 2026, 04:11
音乐非常有太空冒险和史诗感,资源的有限的设置让游玩充满了紧张感,也让玩家对于找到正确的方式充满成就感,从UI到场景的设计都充满了独特的设计感,在美学方面同样非常成功,对于一个72h game jam的作品来说相当了不起。The music creates a distinct space adventure atmosphere with an epic feel. The limited resources setup keeps the gameplay tense, making it incredibly rewarding when you finally figure out the correct solution. From the UI to the environments, the design is full of unique flair, making it an aesthetic success as well. It is quite remarkable for a 72-hour Game Jam entry.
AYun_yun23 Apr 2026, 05:33
@bigfatgua,素,,我们原本也想做语言切换,奈何时间不太够了();文本也是先写好中文后翻译的;感谢喜欢!
zhangzhimu23 Apr 2026, 10:37
fun setting,tings that look like meteorites even have descriptions!such careful effort
Rinnnzy
Rinnnzy23 Apr 2026, 15:18
哇塞这个信号传递的玩法我很喜欢,让整个游戏的资源分配显得格外重要!(我一直试图让两个信号范围圆圈相切...)。悬浮的物体与略有悲壮的bgm,很好营造太空氛围!
thomaspixelart
thomaspixelart24 Apr 2026, 03:21
Lovely game! Took me a while to find the right path but once you do it's amazing. Congrats!
Ch1k0_9kA
Ch1k0_9kA24 Apr 2026, 07:21
The game boasts a high level of completeness. The space roaming concept is highly creative, and the gameplay of unlocking new paths by collecting signals fits the theme perfectly. However, more in-game guidance and tutorials would be greatly appreciated.
LDJam user 42432624 Apr 2026, 07:51
I couldn’t figure out how to recharge.
The graphics really impressed me—everything looks beautiful.
The sense of zero gravity also feels incredible.
Alvminum24 Apr 2026, 09:55
3d场景的完成度好高!很喜欢整体磁带盒未来主义的风格,如果指引和教程再循序渐进一点就好了,不过能够在72h内完成这样一个有独特玩法和视听风格的游戏已经很了不起了!很期待后续
violette25 Apr 2026, 09:55
视听风格很棒,音乐很有悲壮孤寂感,玩法交互度也比较高,但我不是很习惯有点轻飘飘的手感,不过很符合太空漫游的定义。
Hs-2300author25 Apr 2026, 12:20
@ii-p We offer our sincere gratitude. Thank you so much for completing our game! With limited development time, many details were not fully thought through. We will keep polishing and optimizing the game in the follow-up.
Hs-2300author25 Apr 2026, 12:23
@alvminum 谢谢您的喜欢!作为3D美术成员,我们的审美和努力能被肯定,非常开心!感谢您的建议,我们会持续优化玩法指引。
Hs-2300author25 Apr 2026, 12:25
@violette 感谢您的喜欢!是的,也许太空的轻飘飘可以不锁定Z轴实现翻转,会有更加意想不到的效果。
digital bacon
digital bacon26 Apr 2026, 04:44
Interesting game. Good graphics and sound, great atmosphere. I got surprised when I ran out of battery power. I know that there was a gauge at the top-left of the screen, but some kind of visual or audio warning when battery power was low would've been useful.

Good work -- well done!
apt_prose726 Apr 2026, 08:52
Simple gameplay, but keeps you coming back.
Emmatw27 Apr 2026, 20:26
Really nice game, it's got an impressive amount of polish for a jam game! It feels really well designed and all the assets look great. I often forgot to look at the battery meter, like someone else already said I think adding something visual, like a different color or effect when you run low would be helpful. Overall a great entry, nice job!
LizzyLi
LizzyLi28 Apr 2026, 01:19
I am really impressed by how completed the whole game is! The art style fits the theme and atmosphere so well that I can hardly believe it is made in 72hrs!
13pilgrims5 May 2026, 15:07
Played for about an hour, and I really enjoyed it. I died to that yellow circle a few times at first, but later realized I was just being too reckless. What I liked the most was the tension that comes from limited resources — every time I successfully activated a signal, I felt genuinely happy. The background music is a big plus, giving a lonely yet vast feeling, like actually floating in space. I did run out of battery without noticing the meter in the top-left corner, but that small issue doesn’t take away from the overall experience. For a 72-hour game jam, the art and level of polish are quite impressive.
partialmoon8 May 2026, 20:55
The game has an awesome atmosphere! The graphics, sounds and music work really well together, and the gameplay really gives you a sense of urgency when you explore the space station.

I like how the screen dims slowly to tell the player that they are out of the range of the router and that they are in danger, and the fact that the timer gives you just enough time to explore more of the room that is out of range leads to some very tense situations.

Also, I like how the objects are floating around the various rooms. I think this also adds to the atmosphere. Great job! I hope you will expand on the idea and the adventures will continue!

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