Michael Kitchin writes, “I might be an outlier on this but Strayed Lights didn’t raise the needle for me. As stylish as the visuals can be, the gameplay feels far more ordinary. I did occasionally enjoy the spectacle of boss fights but the rank-and-file enemies offered little in the way of challenge. It’s clear where the game’s influences lie but I don’t think Strayed Lights comes close to those lofty ambitions. Even with the narrative, I don’t think the journey holds that much weight. This just hasn’t clicked with me.”
