Claire de Lune
- July 12, 2021
- Tactic Studios Inc.
- 4h median play time
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Get on Epic Games Store"Claire de Lune" is a story-driven puzzle adventure game set in a sci-fi universe, where you play as John, a smuggler searching for his missing daughter, Claire, after a crash landing. Utilizing your Nanogun and AI companion, you'll solve puzzles, navigate a research facility, and engage in combat to uncover the mystery behind the crash. With a blend of puzzle-solving, platforming, and stealth sequences, the game offers an engaging and immersive experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics, engaging voice acting, and a charming story that keeps players entertained.
- Puzzles are varied and encourage creative problem-solving, with a good mix of physics-based and logic puzzles.
- The auto-save feature is generous, allowing players to quickly recover from mistakes without losing significant progress.
- Many platforming sections are frustratingly difficult, often requiring precise timing and leading to frequent deaths.
- Invisible walls and unclear pathways can lead to confusion and hinder exploration, making the game feel restrictive.
- The game lacks accessibility options, which may alienate players who struggle with the more challenging mechanics.
- story30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it mildly interesting and engaging, particularly appreciating the witty dialogue and character interactions. However, others felt it was underwhelming and forgettable, often overshadowed by gameplay issues and a lack of depth in themes. Overall, while the narrative has its moments and can captivate certain audiences, it may not justify the game's price for everyone.
“The story is better than I expected; it neither bludgeons you over the head with the lore, nor does it hide everything in obscure notes and item descriptions: it says what needs to be said for the narrative and provides background and supplementary information to expand the world for you to find.”
“I really liked the storytelling and the regular conversations with the AI 'Arturo', which is very sarcastic but still funny.”
“I suggest you'd enjoy this if you like rich dialogue, witty character interaction, beautiful visuals, and an overarching story that captivates throughout.”
“The story is underwhelming.”
“As it stands, $40 seems a little steep, the story is forgettable, the jumping and traversal puzzles are lackluster, the technobabble is overwhelming to the point of me relating to the dude reframing the technological crisis as a simple color-based puzzle, the banter is fun and reminds me of fond times playing another better game, the themes of AI restrictions seem unresolved, the story is about the futility of escaping a life of violence.”
“I know more character models and more voice acting takes time and money, but there's a sequence of flashbacks where John is recalling his daughter's life, and it's all about him walking into her empty room unannounced, but it's the same house layout every time even though they've been on the move a lot as per story dialogue?”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and significant improvement over past decades, contributing to an immersive experience. However, some users report optimization issues, with frame rate drops occurring at higher settings, which detracts from the overall visual performance. Despite these concerns, the visuals are often highlighted as a strong point of the game, complementing its engaging dialogue and level design.
“The graphics, sound, and level design are all very beautiful.”
“I liked how the graphics were much better than they were in the 1990s, even at medium settings with the frame rate as high as it can be.”
“Only small gripe I have is with the liberal use of invisible walls as they have forced me to turn from what I considered to be a perfectly viable route at times; otherwise, the gameplay is fun, the puzzles take a bit of thought, and the graphics are beautiful.”
“Not well optimized - running the frame rate at anything above a fixed 60fps causes extreme graphics lag, even with all other settings turned down.”
“Bad graphics, poor mechanics, hard puzzles, loud piercing music.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding the puzzle mechanics engaging and reminiscent of "Portal," while others criticize the overall execution, including poor graphics and frustrating mechanics. The presence of invisible walls detracts from the experience for some, but many appreciate the thought-provoking puzzles and well-crafted storytelling. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a blend of potential and shortcomings, leading to varied recommendations.
“On one hand, the game could be compared to 'Portal', but on the other hand, it has its very own specific mechanics and its own well-done storytelling.”
“A decent game with Portal-like mechanics.”
“Otherwise, the gameplay is fun, the puzzles take a bit of thought, and the graphics are beautiful.”
“In the end, my verdict is 'not recommended' mostly due to the price coupled with the puzzles (which is the real gameplay, unless you are buying this for the story).”
“If I could have taken half off the gameplay too by skipping the jumping outside, that would have been even better.”
“Bad graphics, poor mechanics, hard puzzles, loud piercing music.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with outstanding voice acting and writing that deliver entertaining and genuinely funny moments throughout. Players appreciate the sarcastic wit of the AI character "Arturo" and find the dialogue and item descriptions to be cleverly humorous, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.
“The voice acting and writing are outstanding, entertaining, and genuinely humorous throughout the entire game.”
“There are notes and item descriptions, some hidden as a kind of bonus objective, and these can be quite funny.”
“This game's dialogue is fantastic and funny as hell.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its clean ambient sci-fi soundscapes, effectively enhancing the exploration experience with both atmospheric and energetic tracks. While some players found the gameplay mechanics lacking, the soundtrack remained a highlight, drawing them in and keeping them engaged throughout their journey.
“I also really enjoyed the soundtrack: a lot of very clean ambient sci-fi soundscapes with some more energetic tracks mixed in as well.”
“In fact, I liked the soundtrack so much that I didn't mind wandering around alien landscapes trying to figure out where to go or what to do next.”
“The music is simple, atmospheric, and very good at its job.”
“Bad graphics, poor mechanics, hard puzzles, and loud, piercing music.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be poorly optimized, as exceeding a fixed 60fps leads to significant graphics lag, despite lowering other settings. However, users note that there are no performance issues or bugs otherwise.
“No performance issues or bugs.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, running smoothly without any freezes, crashes, or game-breaking bugs.
“The game ran very smoothly, with no freezes, no crashes, and no game-breaking bugs.”
“I experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime, which made for an enjoyable experience.”
“The stability of the game is impressive; I didn't encounter any issues that disrupted my gameplay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by simple yet effective music that successfully contributes to the overall experience, creating an immersive environment for players.
“The music is simple, atmospheric, and very good at its job.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is relatively short, with completion times ranging from 4 to 7 hours, and it offers limited replay value.
“It is fairly short (took me 7 hours, but others have completed it in 4) with little replay value.”
