Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief

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Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief is a single player action adventure game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Blazing Griffin and was released on October 17, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Witness the Origins of a Legend - Experience Arsène Lupin's transformation from humble burglar to folklore hero in Arsène Lupin: Once A Thief, a detective adventure game set in the early 1900s.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Engaging and fun story that is impressively faithful to the source material, making it a treat for fans of Arsène Lupin.
The voice acting and visual style are well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
Puzzles provide a mix of challenge and satisfaction, with some requiring thoughtful deduction and offering rewarding 'aha!' moments.

Gameplay can be frustrating due to poorly designed puzzles and 'moon logic' that may leave players stuck without a guide.
The interface and controls are clunky, with issues like inconsistent right-click functionality and slow camera rotation detracting from the experience.
Some puzzles feel random or illogical, leading to a lack of intuitive progression and making the game feel linear and overly simplistic at times.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally described as fun and engaging, particularly appealing to fans of Arsène Lupin and those who enjoy narrative-driven experiences. While some players found the plot solid and well-researched, others felt it could have been enhanced with better gameplay integration and focus. Overall, it offers a competent tale with enjoyable dialogues and settings, though it may not reach greatness for all players.
- “The developers got permission from Leblanc's family estate to tell this story, and have clearly researched all of his books.”
- “A great story-driven experience, especially for fans of Arsène Lupin.”
- “Love the way the story is being told; it creates a very exciting dynamic.”
- “While the story was good, it wasn't great.”
- “Microids could have had a winner here if they had focused more on plot and gameplay instead of sound effects and their own arrogance.”
- “Could not progress the story forward as there were no news items I could look at or new areas to visit.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in the reviewed titles is a mixed bag, with a heavy reliance on deduction boards that some players found tedious, though improvements were noted in later installments with reduced board usage. While the point-and-click mechanics and clue-searching elements are appreciated, the overall execution suffers from clunky mechanics and a lack of helpful features like hints, leaving some players wanting more alignment between gameplay and story. Despite these issues, the art style and music received positive feedback.
- “I like the gameplay (especially the point-and-click approach), art, and music.”
- “The gameplay is as expected: moving around the levels and searching for clues to achieve the goals listed in your inventory, which is presented as a journal.”
- “While the gameplay and story didn't fully align with my expectations, there are aspects that many players might appreciate (e.g., solving riddles).”
- “In 'Poirot First Cases', 99% of gameplay was the deduction boards, which got a bit tedious.”
- “Microids could have had a winner here if they had focused more on plot and gameplay instead of sound effects and their own arrogance.”
- “I liked the art style and music, but the game mechanics could be clunky and the lack of a hint option for when a player gets stuck.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally described as bright, colorful, and beautiful, with charming artwork that enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted that the graphics are not as impressive as those in other titles, such as the Orient Express game, and that they can be considered average at times. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, they may not stand out significantly in comparison to other games.
- “You might miss some of their beautiful artwork!”
- “The graphics are beautiful.”
- “Graphics are okay, but nothing to write home about.”
- “The visuals are bright, colorful, and very pleasing.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players praising its quality and how it complements the gameplay and art style. While the music enhances the overall experience, some users noted that the game mechanics could be clunky at times.
- “I like the gameplay (especially the point-and-click approach), art, and music.”
- “The music is great, the isometric scenes are fun to rotate and explore, and the supporting cast just begs to be fooled by Lupin.”
- “I liked the art style and music, but the game mechanics could be clunky and the lack of a hint option for when a player gets stuck.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players found the grinding aspect in 'Poirot First Cases' to be tedious, as 99% of the gameplay revolved around deduction boards, leading to a repetitive experience.
- “In 'Poirot: First Cases', 99% of gameplay was the deduction boards, which got a bit tedious.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really took away from the enjoyment.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users feel that the game is relatively easy to complete, which limits its overall replayability.
- “The game is probably a bit too easy to finish and does not have much replayability.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there isn't much incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any crashes, freezes, or significant bugs reported by users.
- “That said, it runs smoothly—no crashes, freezes, or major bugs.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game exhibits strong stability, running smoothly without any crashes, freezes, or significant bugs.

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Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief is a action adventure game with mystery theme.

Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief was released on October 17, 2024.

Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief was developed by Blazing Griffin.

Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief is a single player game.

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