Steven Universe: Unleash the Light

Steven Universe: Unleash the Light is an action-adventure game based on, and taking place after, the Steven Universe animated series. The game is the third and final game in the Light trilogy, after Attack the Light and Save the Light. The game was developed by Grumpyface Studios and published by Cartoon Network Games. The storyline was written by Rebecca Sugar and features voices by the shows original cast.[1]

Steven Universe: Unleash The Light
Image including Steven Universe, Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Pumpkin, Lapis and Bismuth
Developer(s)Grumpyface Studios
Publisher(s)Cartoon Network Games
Writer(s)Rebecca Sugar
SeriesSteven Universe
Platform(s)iOS, MacOS, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
ReleaseNovember 27, 2019
Genre(s)Action-adventure, RPG
Mode(s)Single-player

The game was initially only released on iOS in November 2019 as part of the Apple Arcade launch.[2][3] Just over a year later, in February 2021, the game was simultaneously released on PC, Xbox One,[4] PlayStation 4,[5] and Nintendo Switch.[6][7]

Gameplay

Taking place after the conclusion of the television show, the game starts with Steven finding out that there are two more light prisms following the events of Save The Light.

The game follows the classic RPG format, with the player levelling up their characters through fighting enemies in various areas that act like dungeons. Battling is strategic, with turn-taking and a limited amount of attacks per turn.[8] Each character has their own unique moves, with many of Steven's being healing-based.

The player may only bring four characters with them at a time. Steven is always in the party, and the player can choose to add Garnet, Pearl, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Bismuth, Peridot, Connie, Greg, or Spinel. During battle, some characters have the ability to fuse. Unlike in the previous games, players have the option to unlock alternate costumes for the characters.

Reception

The iOS version of the game was praised by critics. It received 5 stars on TouchArcade, which described it as an "Apple Arcade gem",[8] while Game Informer called it "a diamond in the rough among movie/television-to-videogame adaptions."[9] George Foster of RPGSite commented that while fans of the show will appreciate the game the most, with gameplay that "will be enough on its own" for non-fans and praised the character interactions as having improved since Save The Light.[10] Mike Fahey of Kotaku stated that he appreciated the simplicity of the game, comparing it to Paper Mario in its game mechanics, and saying that it never felt bloated.[11]

References
  1. Brown, Shelby. "Crystal Gems assemble: Steven Universe is on Apple Arcade". CNET. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  2. "Unleash the Light". App Store. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  3. Nov. 28, byKshiteej Naik Posted; 2019; P.m, 5:03 (2019-11-28). "Steven Universe: Unleash The Light Added To Apple Arcade". IGN India. Retrieved 2022-03-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. "Buy Steven Universe: Unleash the Light | Xbox". www.xbox.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  5. "Steven Universe: Unleash the Light". store.playstation.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  6. "Steven Universe: Unleash the Light". Nintendo Life. 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  7. "Steven Universe: Unleash the Light coming to PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on February 19". Gematsu. 2021-02-12. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  8. Velasquez, Sergio (2020). "Apple Arcade: 'Unleash the Light' Review – An Apple Arcade Gem". TouchArcade. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  9. Guisao, Jason. "Top 10 Apple Arcade Games Worth Playing". Game Informer. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  10. Foster, George (2021). "Steven Universe: Unleash the Light Review | RPG Site". www.rpgsite.net. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  11. Fahey, Mike (2019-12-06). "The Latest Paper Mario-Style Steven Universe Game Keeps It Simple". Kotaku. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
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