[PS2/PS3/PSP/PS Vita?][2007–2013]

Third-person realistic fantasy game where you cleanse darkness and restore nature

I'm trying to identify a game I played roughly between 2007 and 2013. I'm no longer 100% certain of the platform—it could have been PS3, PSP, PS Vita, or possibly even PS2.

Here's everything I remember:

- Third-person.

- Realistic graphics (definitely not cartoon, cel-shaded, or anime).

- You played as a male character I believe.

- It was an action-adventure game with both combat and puzzles.

- Parts of the game took place in dark areas, ancient ruins or caves, or large underground areas.

- Darkness or corruption covered parts of the map and prevented you from progressing.

- You had to follow glowing magical trails of light to reach the source of the corruption.

- I specifically remember the magical effects being different colors, including green, blue, yellow, and purple. I think the colors may have represented different powers or abilities.

- After defeating the corruption (possibly a boss or some kind of dark entity), the environment would instantly transform:

- Grass and flowers would grow.

- The lighting became brighter.

- Previously blocked paths would open, allowing progression.

- I vaguely remember that the darkness may have been absorbed or cleansed rather than simply disappearing.

Games that are NOT the answer:

* Prince of Persia (2008)

* Infamous

* Okami

* Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom

* Mini Ninjas

* Folklore

* El Shaddai

* Darksiders

* Darksiders II

* Kingdoms of Amalur

* Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

* Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

* The Last Tinker

* Puppeteer

* Papo & Yo

* Datura

* Sorcery

* The Unfinished Swan

* Dragon's Dogma

* Nier

* Malicious

* Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom

* The Last Remnant

I'm beginning to think it may have been a lesser-known or forgotten title. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!