Candleman is a dazzling puzzle platformer that features an adorable little candle with a very short wick. Players will be challenged to guide their waxy friend through dim and perilous levels, lighting other candles with his short-lived flame along the way. Each level is designed to increase in difficulty, possessing unique themes and varying obstacles.
The more you use the Candleman, the smaller and more nimble he becomes. While this may seem favorable, it’ll quickly make you forget about how fast his light goes out. If you and your small candle buddy get caught in darkness, it’s sure to leave him susceptible to all the dangers that await in the dark.
"Candleman represents a concept that anyone can understand—seeking light in darkness—and creates an intriguing platformer around that core idea. The simplicity of the game combined with the intrigue of Candleman’s story and the worlds he must travel through are what distinguish the experience.”
- ManQiao Wang
The story of how Candleman came to be is a rather inspirational one. It began at the
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