- July 19, 2011
- YeaBoing
Lucid
Platforms
About
"Lucid" is a single-player puzzle game with a unique "Match-All" gameplay mechanic where you clear areas by combining all blocks. The game features 55 levels, achievements, detailed animations, and a relaxing soundtrack. Up to five player profiles can be saved, and players can strive for high scores or just enjoy the zen-like experience.










- Lucid offers a relaxing and calming experience with soothing music and vibrant visuals, making it a good choice for casual gamers.
- The game features a unique mechanic where players must connect all adjacent blocks of the same color, adding a strategic twist to the match-3 genre.
- With 55 levels to complete, Lucid provides a decent amount of gameplay for those looking to unwind and enjoy a simple puzzle game.
- The game suffers from a steep difficulty spike in the later levels, which can lead to frustration and reliance on luck rather than skill.
- Limited graphical options and a lack of replayability diminish the overall experience, making it feel outdated and less engaging.
- Players have reported issues with the save function, as well as a confusing interface that can lead to accidental data loss.
- gameplay56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay of "Lucid" is primarily a match-3 mechanic that many reviewers found to be flawed and repetitive, with restrictions on how blocks can be connected leading to a lack of satisfaction and engagement. While some appreciated its simplicity and calming nature, the overall consensus is that the game lacks depth and variety, making it feel shallow and tedious over time. Many players noted that the mechanics do not offer enough challenge or innovation compared to other games in the genre.
“There are many games like this, but I tell you, this simple game does it better. The gameplay (slightly different from mainstream games), the music and sounds, it's just perfect.”
“Recommended for relaxing gameplay - mental floss.”
“Simple puzzler, good for when you're in the mood for some casual gameplay.”
“Main game loop is a flawed match-3 game as the main mechanic requires you to match all touching same color tiles in order to make them disappear, but you cannot connect anything diagonally. Half the levels out of 55 in total are based on patterns which constantly turn into e-shaped (or much worse) color masses that you cannot clear out, requiring you to restart levels way too often.”
“The gameplay is shallow.”
“Gameplay-wise, it’s one of the more terrible puzzle games I’ve played.”