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"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.

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 342 reviews
music28 positive mentions
gameplay8 negative mentions

  • 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  • Limited graphical options and a lack of replayability diminish the overall experience, making it feel outdated and less engaging.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.
  • gameplay
    56 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.”
  • music
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Lucid" is widely praised for its calming and ambient qualities, creating a soothing atmosphere that enhances the puzzle-solving experience. Many players appreciate the serene soundscapes, likening them to a relaxing spa environment, although some note that the music can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's visuals and gameplay, making it a pleasant choice for casual gaming.

    • “The music and graphics are so soothing if you aren't careful you may just melt into a puddle of tranquility that flows directly into the sea of pure pleasantness.”
    • “Very good relaxing puzzle game with beautiful and serene space ambient music.”
    • “Lucid is a very calm and relaxing bejeweled-esque puzzle game, accented with calming background visuals, music, and sound effects.”
    • “My only complaints would be that the 'zen' music gets grating rather quickly, and a personal complaint that I did not buy this to get a hard game.”
    • “The music/sound is annoying, the last 10 or so levels are extra stupid hard & need pure luck to beat.”
    • “Although the music is quite soothing, this is your typical run of the mill block matching game.”
  • graphics
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Lucid" are widely praised for their stunning, trippy visuals that create a calming and immersive experience, often likened to a psychedelic journey. While the art style and aesthetics are considered appealing and well-executed, some users note limitations in graphical options and occasional issues with resolution and performance. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's relaxing atmosphere, complemented by soothing ambient music.

    • “See Lucid on Steam, reads like a dream – zen-like, relaxing, stunning visuals, and trippy art style.”
    • “The visuals are trippy, the music is trippy as well; it honestly feels like a psychedelic trip the entire time.”
    • “This game is pleasant and calm, the music is ambient, sounds are relaxing, and graphics are nice to look at.”
    • “Limited graphical options for a game with such pretty visuals.”
    • “Unresponsive menu commands, a propensity for crashing at the drop of a hat, and graphics which lose definition with frightening regularity.”
    • “Graphic resolution has become trash.”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers some replayability primarily through the ability to beat previous times, but many users feel that this aspect lacks significant enjoyment and overall value. While it is decent for occasional returns, it does not provide compelling reasons for repeated play.

    • “The game has some replayability as you can come back and try to beat your old times.”
    • “The game has some replayability as you can come back and try to beat your old times, but I am not sure there is a lot of enjoyable replayability here.”
    • “Decent game, not a lot of replay value.”
    • “The game has some replayability as you can come back and try to beat your old times, but I am not sure there is a lot of enjoyable replayability here.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks any narrative, background, or setup, leaving players with a purely challenge-focused experience rather than a story-driven one. Many users express disappointment over the absence of a storyline, indicating that it detracts from the overall experience.

    • “There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
    • “There is no story, no bells and whistles or anything of the sort.”
    • “My quest for serenity ends with a headache, and Lucid gets filed under 'games to play when I want a challenge, not zen.'”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong emotional response to the game, often feeling frustrated and disengaged due to its flawed mechanics and repetitive level design. Many report feeling "emotionally done" by early levels, indicating that the gameplay experience lacks the depth and connection needed to sustain interest. Overall, the emotional impact is largely negative, with players feeling disconnected from the game.

    • “Adds depth, like my emotional range.”
    • “I was emotionally done with the game by level 10 and there are a lot more levels after 10.”
    • “It's almost like the cursor is hovering over a sheet of glass the entire time and never really touching what's on the other side.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from notable stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay, despite its seemingly simple design.

    • “Who would have thought a game so simple could be so buggy?”
    • “There's glitches in my route”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with a $5 price tag for a match-3 game that offers similar experiences available for free on various platforms.

    • “It's still a cash grab, obviously, with a crazy $5 price tag for the kind of match-3 casual tedium you can play for free in web browsers and on app stores.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its appealing visuals and immersive atmosphere, making it an enjoyable experience for players seeking a captivating puzzle adventure.

    • “A beautifully designed and atmospheric puzzle game that captivates you from the start.”
    • “The game creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The stunning visuals and ambient sounds contribute to a truly atmospheric gameplay.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from its ironic lack of replayability, as players can restart but face the same unchanging block layout, making it a unique twist in the color-matching puzzle genre.

    • “You have the option to play again, but the funny part is, the starting layout of the blocks does not change; meaning, this is probably the first color-matching puzzle game of all time that doesn’t have replayability.”
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