Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief
- October 17, 2024
- Blazing Griffin
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Reviews
- The game features a fun narrative structure that alternates between Lupin's heists and Ganimard's investigations, creating an engaging experience.
- The graphics and art style are beautiful, complemented by great music and well-executed voice-overs.
- The puzzles offer a rewarding challenge, especially the investigative elements that make players feel like they are part of the heist.
- Some puzzles are overly simplistic and forgiving, leading to a lack of challenge and replayability.
- The game can be linear and occasionally poorly written, with some puzzles feeling unintuitive and disconnected from the narrative.
- Players have reported technical issues, including crashes and difficulties with mouse controls, which can hinder the overall experience.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and well-structured, featuring recognizable plot elements for fans of the Leblanc books, though prior knowledge is not required. Set across four distinct locations, it combines fun dialogues and voice-overs to create an exciting narrative dynamic, although some players may find gameplay progression hindered by a lack of new content. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight, despite some misalignment with gameplay expectations.
“The story unfolds in four locations: on board the SS Provence, in the Prison de la Santé, and at the Châteaux de Malaquis and de Thibernesmil.”
“It's an excellent touch from the developer as it is implemented as part of the story!”
“Love the way the story is being told; it creates a very exciting dynamic.”
“While the gameplay and story didn't fully align with my expectations, there are aspects that many players might appreciate (e.g., solving riddles).”
“Could not progress the story forward as there were no news items I could look at or new areas to visit.”
“Since I've read some of the Leblanc books, I recognized some plot elements here and there, like how Lupin escapes his unavoidable arrest, but it's certainly not necessary to know anything about the character going in.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Arsene Lupin – Once a Thief" are widely praised for their beauty and charming artwork, complementing the game's well-structured puzzles and engaging dialogue. However, some players noted that while the visuals are appealing, the game mechanics can be clunky, and the absence of a hint option may hinder the experience.
“The graphics are beautiful.”
“Great graphics.”
“A point-and-click adventure that is well-structured from start to finish, Arsene Lupin – Once a Thief offers a variety of puzzle deductions with charming artwork, good dialogue, and excellent voice-overs.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay involves exploring levels and searching for clues to complete inventory goals, presented in a journal format. While some players may enjoy the riddle-solving elements, the mechanics can feel clunky, and the absence of a hint option can lead to frustration. Overall, the gameplay may not fully meet expectations, despite its appealing art style and music.
“While the gameplay and story didn't fully align with my expectations, there are aspects that many players might appreciate, such as solving riddles.”
“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).”
“I liked the art style and music, but the game mechanics could be clunky and there is a lack of a hint option for when a player gets stuck.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, contributing positively to the overall experience alongside the enjoyable isometric scenes and art style. However, some players noted that while the music is great, the game mechanics can be clunky, which may detract from the enjoyment.
“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.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the visuals are appealing, the soundtrack feels uninspired and forgettable.”
“The background music is often too loud, drowning out important sound cues in the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game may be too easy to complete, resulting in limited replayability.
“The game is probably a bit too easy to finish and does not have much replayability.”
“Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
