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Valve
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September 12, 2003
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N/A
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New Nostalgic Cozy Game is Going to Be Perfect to Play at Christmastime
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Cozy games continue to bring new relaxing experiences to audiences, with the latest offering from Meadow Studios, Light Up the Town, taking players to a wholesome snowy town in need of vibrant holiday decorations. Light Up The Town will be the second outing from the indie studio, after its VR espionage thriller Heartshot, and the adorable change in direction aims to transport players to a whole new realm of Christmas cheer with an exclusive launch on PC via Steam.
While AAA games like Animal Crossing helped to introduce more laid-back titles to casual audiences, the success of indie titles like Stardew Valley helped to fully establish the genre of “cozy” games that has continued to grow in popularity over the last decade. Blending the trademark elements of a cozy title while adding a splash of festive nostalgia, Light Up The Town looks to join the ranks of wholesome games that are perfect for the holidays.
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In Light Up The Town, players take on the role of the cute little ferret Bean, as she decorates the town of Bellflower, Colorado ahead of the Winter Festival. Bean’s father, Chuck, is the local electrician but has fallen ill ahead of the big celebration. Players must guide Bean through the snowy village and bring light to a community caught in darkness. Light Up The Town is touted as a cozy decorating video game that lets players bring their imagination to life with holiday cheer. Players can “click anywhere” while tossing around colorful string lights, which can be customized with varying sizes and rotations to create a stunning Christmas design. Bean can also collect hidden coins around Bellflower, which can be used to purchase even more vibrant decorations to make the ultimate magical display for the Winter Festival.
Light Up The Town Official Announcement Trailer
The announcement trailer for Light Up The Town gives players a sneak preview of the relaxing gameplay, as well as a look at Bean and some of the NPCs that audiences will encounter. Bean will not only be able to decorate Bellflower with dazzling lights, but she can also distribute Christmas gifts to the villagers. Additionally, the simple yet stunning video game graphics help add the familiar wholesome vibe that has become a hallmark of the cozy genre. While an official release date has not yet been confirmed, interested players can now wishlist Light Up The Town on Steam.
There have been an arguably surprising variety of video games set during Christmas released over the years, ranging from comedically dark titles like Viscera Cleanup Detail: Santa’s Rampage to the challenging retro platformer Daze Before Christmas. For audiences looking for a family-friendly holiday jaunt with simple yet aesthetically pleasing gameplay, Light Up The Town may be one to keep an eye on.
