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Leximan

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84%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
84% User Score Based on 57 reviews

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Leximan is a single player puzzle game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Knights of Borria and was released on August 13, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Join the duck dominion About the Game In a stroke of good fortune, you’ve enrolled in the world’s most exclusive magic school: Academy Elementinia. But on the downside, this is a world in which magic is a bit embarrassing. Still, you've got something special. You alone have the ability to use Leximancy, a hitherto unimaginable power driven by something as fascinating as it is enchanting: langu…

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84%Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
  • Charming, funny, and creative with engaging and witty writing, reminiscent of Undertale's humor and style.
  • Varied and inventive gameplay combining word puzzles with diverse mini-games, keeping the experience fresh and entertaining.
  • High-quality music and art contribute to a unique retro vibe and immersive atmosphere.
  • Core word-building mechanic feels underdeveloped and limiting, with few meaningful or varied spell options affecting gameplay.
  • Technical issues include bugs with language support, some visual glitches, and problematic mini-games causing player frustration.
  • Narrative and world-building sometimes feel incomplete or rushed, with certain story elements and character motivations lacking clarity or depth.

  • gameplay

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The gameplay is a charming blend of word-building mechanics and diverse minigames, offering a quirky and humorous experience, though the core word-assembly mechanic feels underdeveloped and less impactful than expected. Many reviewers note that the game focuses heavily on minigames and character interactions, which can sometimes slow progression and feel more like a collection of varied genres rather than a cohesive gameplay system. While enjoyable and unique, the gameplay may feel like a slog to those expecting deeper word-based challenges.

    • “It blends a variety of different combat mechanics and gives us slices of different genres within the play-through, which I thought was super fun!”
    • “Great humor, super fun game mechanics, literally several genres of games integrated into one.”
    • “Never a dull moment with the gameplay as it introduced many mini games that connected well with the story.”
    • “I did not like the mechanic where you have to view side character interactions to get the 'true ending' because it doesn't give you any sense that you're making progress to unlocking them, and I only just barely managed it without giving up (I got two of them on accident, but the other two took me some time).”
    • “There's a lot of charm in the game's characters and design but it feels like most of the effort went into that rather than designing the gameplay itself.”
    • “As many others have pointed out, the core spell mechanic feels undercooked.”

  • story

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The story is generally engaging, clever, and well-written with intriguing characters and humor, though some players find key plot motivations unclear and certain details hard to discover without thorough exploration. It relies heavily on narrative text and world interactions, with mini-games and word spells integrated into storytelling, but progression can sometimes feel slow or disconnected. Overall, the story is a strong aspect that keeps players interested, despite some pacing and clarity issues.

    • “This game is clever, fun and has an intriguing storyline.”
    • “The storytelling is wonderful, the characters defined.”
    • “So far really enjoying the writing and the impact of dialogue options in both the story and the battle sequences.”
    • “Additionally, more time is spent in minigames to progress the story than to actually is in the gameplay itself.”
    • “Not to mention, there's not enough motive - at least in that specific point in the story - for us to understand why the antagonist attacked the academy and not the main character or Wressa, who both have more than enough reason (and, in my opinion, power) to resent and attack Elementie to get out of the tower, neither of them have.”
    • “Some of the information is in missable dialogue, so maybe there was mention of some story points that I missed from other characters, but others feel like they came out of left field, even when I was actively exploring every nook and cranny for dialogue options and world-building tidbits.”

  • humor

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for being genuinely funny, charming, and often surprising, with a mix of witty writing and comedic moments that can evoke genuine laughter. Many reviewers highlight its playful and heartfelt style reminiscent of games like Undertale and West of Loathing, though the humor's appeal may depend on personal taste. Overall, the game is celebrated as lighthearted, enjoyable, and packed with amusing surprises.

    • “Incredibly funny and a must play for all Undertale fans.”
    • “Genuinely funny, surprisingly heartfelt, and constantly unpredictable!”
    • “Each spell made will have a unique response which on occasion may have you laughing out loud.”

  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game's music is widely praised for being fitting, enjoyable, and emotionally moving, with an outstanding and versatile soundtrack that enhances the game's mood. Some minor complaints include repetitive tracks early on, occasional technical issues like music disappearing, and music continuing when alt-tabbing. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight and adds significantly to the game's atmosphere.

    • “Along with the beautiful music, I found myself quite moved and took a moment to enjoy it.”
    • “When the game chooses to be wacky, the music follows suit; when there is tension or elation, there's a track which matches perfectly.”
    • “The soundtrack gets special marks for being an absolute jam and a vibe.”
    • “This is a minor gripe, but the music got really repetitive in the first act.”
    • “There is some jank, occasionally words are missing out of sentences, animations don't play properly, and the music will disappear.”
    • “Soundtrack is decent.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a retro 2D art style that is cleverly designed and fits the game's magical, chaotic world. However, some users find the sprite art unclear and inconsistent between exploration and battle, which can be a source of frustration.

    • “Even though the graphics and the gameplay are great.”
    • “In fact, it's a retro 2D graphic adventure set in a crazy world of magic, mayhem, friendship, and fun.”
    • “The graphics are cleverly done.”
    • “The art style of the sprites makes it hard to determine what you are looking at, especially in contrast when you enter battle with a being. You expect it to look one way, but it ends up looking very different, which bugged me a lot more than I thought it would.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a genuinely funny and unexpectedly heartfelt emotional experience, keeping players engaged with its constant unpredictability.

    • “Genuinely funny, surprisingly heartfelt, and constantly unpredictable!”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is enhanced by beautiful visual effects that, despite a Spectrum-like appearance, create a striking and immersive environment.

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Leximan is a puzzle game with fantasy and comedy themes. Common tags for Leximan include indie, surreal, narrative, pixel graphics, wholesome and others.

Leximan is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Leximan was released on August 13, 2024.

Leximan was developed by Knights of Borria.

Leximan has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Leximan for its gameplay.

Leximan is a single player game.

Similar games include Demonschool, Underhero, The Magic Circle, The Outbound Ghost, Evoland and others.