Will: Follow the Light review - a pretty Arctic adventure, but tedious puzzles leave it lost at sea
“Will: Follow the Light” is a Nordic adventure game featuring a grieving Norwegian lighthouse keeper embarking on a journey across Arctic wastelands and storm-tossed seas. The game’s evocative title and trailer imagery promise a compelling mystery-laden expedition through harsh northern environments.
However, Rock Paper Shotgun’s review highlights a significant disconnect between the game’s atmospheric premise and its actual gameplay. Rather than delivering the bracing Arctic adventure the marketing suggests, players spend the majority of their time engaged in mundane tasks—primarily DIY activities in sheds—that feel tedious and narratively disconnected. The review acknowledges occasional moments where the game captures the intended Nordic aesthetic, but these are outweighed by puzzle design that frustrates rather than engages.
The fundamental criticism centers on this tonal and mechanical mismatch: the evocative title and trailer set expectations for exploration and survival in perilous environments, while the actual mechanics trap players in repetitive, indoor tasks that undermine the emotional weight of Will’s grief-driven journey. This creates a sense of dislocation between what the game promises and what it delivers, leaving the adventure premise adrift.