Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief

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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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Great graphics and charming artwork enhance the overall experience.
The game features a fun story with engaging dialogues and voice-overs, making it enjoyable to play.
It offers a variety of puzzle deductions that can be rewarding to solve, especially for fans of the Lupin series.

The game is relatively short and may lack replayability, making it feel less worth the investment.
Some puzzles can be unintuitive and frustrating, leading to a less satisfying gameplay experience.
There are issues with game mechanics, such as mouse sensitivity and a lack of hints, which can hinder progress.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The story is set across four distinct locations, including the ss Provence and various châteaux, enhancing the narrative experience with engaging dialogues and voice-overs. While some players found the gameplay and story misaligned, the storytelling dynamic and puzzle-solving elements were appreciated, though progression could be hindered by a lack of new content to explore. Familiarity with the character Lupin may enrich the experience, but it is not essential for enjoyment.
- “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.”
- “Fun story with good dialogues and voice-overs.”
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in "Arsene Lupin – Once a Thief" are consistently praised for their beauty and charm, complemented by a distinctive art style and excellent voice-overs. While the visuals enhance the overall experience, some players noted that the game mechanics can be clunky, which may detract from the enjoyment.
- “The graphics are beautiful.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay involves exploring levels and searching for clues to complete inventory goals presented in a journal format. While some players may enjoy elements like solving riddles, the mechanics can feel clunky, and the absence of a hint option can lead to frustration. Overall, the gameplay meets expectations but may not fully satisfy all players.
- “The game mechanics could be clunky and the lack of a hint option for when a player gets stuck is frustrating.”
- “While the gameplay and story didn't fully align with my expectations, there are aspects that many players might appreciate (e.g., 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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised, contributing positively to the overall experience alongside the appealing art style. However, some players noted that the game mechanics could be clunky, which detracted from the enjoyment.
- “The music is great, the isometric scenes 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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users generally feel that the game is too easy to complete, resulting in limited replayability. This sentiment suggests that once finished, players may not find enough incentive to revisit the game.
- “The game is probably a bit too easy to finish and does not have much replayability.”