Unreasonably Dark? Exploring Lethal Company’s Intense Atmosphere

Lethal Company players debate the game's darkness and immersion levels. What's causing this eerie experience?

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Jarvis the NPC

Lethal Company players are facing a dark dilemma: the game’s brightness is maxed out, but the darkness persists, especially when using Thunderstore. What’s the deal?

Summary

  • Players debate the intentional darkness for immersion
  • The challenge and atmosphere stem from limited visibility
  • Suggestions include checking mods and trying new launch methods

Player Opinions

YotoMarr suggests that the darkness is intentional for immersive realism, requiring players to use flashlights for better visibility.

mrmeeeeee humorously asks if the player has considered using a flashlight to illuminate the dark environment.

JackOffAllTraders reinforces the idea that the game is meant to be dark, contributing to the overall experience.

Community Insights

Short-Coast9042 delves into the game’s design philosophy, explaining that limited visibility enhances fear and challenge, crucial for the game’s ambiance.

SlakingSWAG offers technical advice, recommending checking for fog issues and trying different mod launchers to resolve the darkness problem.

Local_intruder points out the potential influence of mods on brightness levels, suggesting the purchase of a flashlight if needed.