Curyeux

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Curyeux is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Campus ADN 2024-2025 and was released on July 18, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Curyeux is a dreamlike puzzle-platformer following Lucienne Grégoire on a journey through fragmented memories inspired by her artistic world. Players navigate painterly, shifting landscapes filled with puzzles that blur logic and perception, uncovering emotional truths. The game explores self-discovery, illusion, and acceptance through evocative visuals and symbolic storytelling.

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a beautiful art style that leaves players in awe.
It offers a wholesome and engaging story, with original language options and well-implemented subtitles.
Gameplay is enjoyable with a good balance of puzzles and platforming, making it a relaxing experience for players of all ages.

There are some technical issues, including minor graphical errors and optimization problems in certain areas.
The gameplay can feel simplistic at first, with some players finding the initial platforming lacking in challenge.
Controller support is necessary for optimal play, which may frustrate those attempting to use keyboard and mouse.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, with players enjoying the unfolding narrative and its potential for further development. Many appreciate the attention to detail and the emotional journey of the protagonist, an artist overcoming challenges. However, some players noted a personal disconnection with the game's universe, despite acknowledging the story's quality and effective translation.
- “I had a blast watching Lucienne's story unfold.”
- “I enjoyed all the little details in the background hinting at the larger story at play.”
- “☐ no story”
- “The story of an artist who, despite everything, achieved their goal with their ups, downs, and fears.”
- “Very nice game with about 2 hours of platforming, puzzling, and story.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics are praised for their stunning art style and immersive quality, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. However, some users noted issues with scene transitions, graphical errors, and performance lag, which detracted from the overall visual experience. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals remain a highlight for many players.
- “I was a bit underwhelmed by the gameplay at first, even though the visuals are stunning, because it was just jumping with no challenge, but as soon as the first real puzzle bit started, I was hooked.”
- “The art style in the game is striking and the gameplay is enjoyable.”
- “The art style was wonderful and the music really helped to immerse you in the game.”
- “I wish the transitions were a bit smoother from scene to scene, and there were a few graphical errors along the way.”
- “The only thing I didn't like was that despite its simplicity in graphics, it lags, which is why I had to set it to the lowest, resulting in complete darkness at the end of the gala and the beginning of the forest.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay initially feels simplistic and unchallenging, primarily involving jumping, but it quickly evolves into engaging puzzles that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the balance of mechanics, finding them neither too clunky nor overly sensitive, contributing to a satisfying platforming experience.
- “A beautiful game whose mechanics grow into a wonderful puzzle to platform through.”
- “I was a bit underwhelmed by the gameplay at first, even though the visuals are stunning, because it was just jumping with no challenge, but as soon as the first real puzzle bit started, I was hooked.”
- “I was a bit underwhelmed by the gameplay at first, even though the visuals are stunning, because it was just jumping with no challenge. However, as soon as the first real puzzle bit started, I was hooked.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are neither too clunky nor too sensitive, but just right.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere closer to my goals.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally strong, with only minor issues that collectively take minimal time to address. Overall, players find it to be well-optimized despite a few small areas needing improvement.
- “It is not 100% well optimized, but it is pretty well optimized overall, with only a few minor areas that take no more than a minute to address.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be exceptionally wholesome, highlighting its strong emotional impact and ability to evoke positive feelings.
- “This was, by far, one of the most wholesome games I've played in a while.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is appreciated for its playful embrace of French stereotypes, which adds a lighthearted and amusing touch to the experience.
- “It's funny that the French support French stereotypes a little; I liked it.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing immersion, complementing the wonderful art style and contributing to the overall experience.
- “The art style was wonderful, and the music really helped to immerse you in the game.”