WILL: Follow the Light Review (PC)
Summary: WILL: Follow the Light is a powerful narrative that offers a combination of realism and some failed ambition.
3.5
Powerful narrative
#: Spoiler Free Review
WILL: Follow the Light is a first‑person, story‑driven adventure puzzle game developed by TomorrowHead Studio, a small indie team that has spent three years shaping their latest project. The game follows Will, a lighthouse keeper whose quiet routine is shattered by a radio message revealing that a disaster has struck his hometown and his son is missing. What begins as a desperate search across northern seas becomes a layered narrative about memory, family and the emotional weight of unresolved relationships. It’s a powerful narrative and like life, what defines the gameplay is its commitment to constant change.
Instead of settling into one mechanic, the game shifts between different forms of traversal and problem‑solving, each tied to the environments Will must cross. Sailing is the first major system players encounter as the boat responds to wind, momentum and the natural resistance of the water. This makes navigation feel like an active skill rather than a background task and it’s also beautifully rendered by the developers.
As you progress through the game, later areas introduce entirely different gameplay elements such as dog‑sled travel across a frozen terrain that brings a sense of speed and exposure or it could just be turning your radio to the emergency frequency or monitoring elements outside. These transitions help the journey feel expansive, as if Will is genuinely moving through real areas rather than variations of the same space. In other words, there is no grind here. On the gaming PC, the game works well, however there are a few glitches here and there. If you’re looking for Steam Deck, you might want to wait until it is verified as the text is tiny with display problems.
Puzzles are woven into the world (sometimes haphazardly) rather than presented as isolated challenges as they emerge from the environments Will explores such as abandoned islands, ruined towns, and remote mountain paths that often have an emotional ripple effect through the narrative. Also, instead of breaking immersion, they reinforce it, encouraging players to pay attention to the world and the memories that surface as Will pushes forward. However while some puzzles are mundane, it reinforces the realism of the game but as mentioned, some feel a little disconnected but all in all, they are part of the story.
Graphics & Audio
Built in Unreal Engine 5, the game’s visual presentation is one of its strongest early impressions that also helps with your investment. The northern landscapes feel tangible, with weather, wildlife and water effects working together to create a believable atmosphere, including the audio nuances that go hand in hand with the graphics and the gameplay. The voice acting is on point and when characters talk, you can also feel their emotion which again helps with the overall immersion factor.
Final Thoughts
WILL: Follow the Light is a thoughtful and cinematic adventure built on varied gameplay, strong atmosphere and a personal story about this father, his relationships and the search for meaning in the aftermath of loss. Without spoiling the game, it is one that must be experienced without any prior expectations and with just a limited knowledge of the story. As to the gameplay, it mostly works but some of the glitches can shake you out of the immersion factor but if you enjoy those surreal walking type games, WILL: Follow the Light might be just for you.
Recommended!
About the Author
Adrian Gunning Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.
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