The quiet secrets tucked away in Lantern Vale

Lantern Vale never points at its secrets, which is both its charm and its frustration. A lot of players finish thinking they saw everything, and they didn't.

My rule became: if a lantern glows differently, there's something nearby. The game uses light as a quiet signpost, and once I started trusting it, whole side areas opened up.

Backtracking pays off here more than in most adventures. Paths that were closed early unlock as you learn new things, so a spot you gave up on may be waiting for you later.

Take your time in the second half especially. The best little story moments are optional, and rushing to the ending means walking right past them.