(en) Michael L. House, « Lighthouse: The Dark Being », sur AllGame (consulté le ) : « While the complexity and lavish graphics of Lighthouse certainly raise the standard for adventure games, it might be beyond the abilities of the audience captivated by Myst. »
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(en) Rebecca Anderson, « Lighthouse Review », sur GameSpot, (consulté le ) : « The adventure is immensely challenging but much too complex for the novice gamer. »