Diary of Lucie

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Diary of Lucie is a single player role playing shooter game with fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Parange Project and was released on February 24, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Diary of Lucie" is a narrative-driven psychological horror game. You play as Lucie, a young woman trying to uncover the truth about her past while trapped in a mysterious and oppressive mansion. The game features a rich, atmospheric world to explore, challenging puzzles, and a gripping story filled with twists and turns.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The gameplay is enjoyable with a solid combat system that emphasizes dodging and skillful play.
The game has a lot of heart and has improved significantly since its early access period, adding new systems and progression.
Many players find the game fun and engaging, with a unique bullet hell aspect that keeps it challenging yet fair.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes when accessing certain skills and issues with controller support.
There are significant design flaws, such as the lack of save progress when exiting to the title screen and a punishing durability system for weapons.
Translation issues and unclear mechanics can lead to confusion, making it difficult for players to fully understand the game.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and well-connected, while others criticize its slow pacing and lack of depth. Although the narrative introduces characters and themes, many feel it is either underdeveloped or not engaging enough to warrant attention, suggesting that gameplay may be the primary draw for players. Overall, those who prioritize story may find it serviceable, but not particularly exciting.
- “It is quite an interesting story, and connects quite well.”
- “But the message still comes across and if the story is important to you, it's serviceable enough.”
- “Oh and love the story and Alma.”
- “The start is a tad slow, and isn't particularly fun outside of introducing some characters, the gameplay system, and some story.”
- “Story progression is slow.”
- “Story is basically non-existent or not finished.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is solid and emphasizes dodging to enhance attacks and maintain combos, though it starts off slowly and lacks engaging elements outside of character and story introductions. The weapon repair mechanic adds a layer of risk, potentially leading to complete destruction of the weapon. Overall, it appeals primarily to players focused on gameplay rather than narrative.
- “The gameplay is rock solid, with a large emphasis on dodging to empower your attacks and keep the combo going without being hit.”
- “The start is a tad slow and isn't particularly fun outside of introducing some characters, the gameplay system, and some story.”
- “Not to mention the repairing mechanic having a chance to destroy the weapon completely.”
- “At its current state and price, I would say it's only worth playing if you're a gameplay-oriented player and don't mind not having a story to enjoy.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting persistent bugs, particularly related to skills and controller support, even after two years in early access. While players appreciate the overall feel of the game, many find it rough around the edges and challenging to adapt to the default control scheme due to the lack of remapping options.
- “Still buggy after 2 years of early access.”
- “Enjoyed how the game felt, but it's a little rough around the edges and somewhat buggy too.”
- “Controller support is a bit buggy and hard to get used to the default controls because it doesn't let you remap the buttons.”
optimization
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly experiencing lag when numerous projectiles are on screen, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game is badly optimized; it becomes extremely laggy when there are a lot of projectiles on screen.”
- “The optimization is poor, leading to significant lag during intense action sequences.”