The light temple

The light temple is a mind game with the goal to complete each course in as little time as possible. It takes a lot of simultaneous ability, you are controlling two characters simultaneously with different buttons. WAD to control WaterGirl and ArrowKeys to control FireBoy. Coordination and timing is very important. The light temple is a really clever and funny game!

Description:
Help FireBoy and WaterGirl in this new adventure! Control both characters at the same time to solve platformer puzzles! Direct light beams to the sensors using different kinds of mirrors, activate buttons and levers to move platforms, push boxes and roll balls, collect all the diamonds and get each character to his door!

Controls:
Use A,W,D to move WaterGirl and the ArrowKeys to move FireBoy. Click the green gem on the bottom of the screen or press "P" to pause the game.

Analysis: The light temple

FireBoy and WaterGirl 2: The Light Temple is a tricky title, but the game is great fun once you get the hang of it. The game's dual-character control is one of its most challenging aspects, but once you understand how it works, there's satisfaction in busting through a level with both characters blazing. I like the levels that were made for simultaneous two-character play, some of which have a mirrored design to help our addled brains cope with the game's unique challenge. If done right, beating one of these levels not just feels satisfying, but it might even look pretty impressive to someone watching over your shoulder. The mechanic aside, I'm impressed with the number of levels and their variety. The light-manipulation and darkness stages are some of the game's more entertaining ones, though also a bit trickier.