Lucid: Parables of the Ubermensch

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Lucid: Parables of the Ubermensch is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Tye Abbott and was released on March 25, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A 2D platformer where you walk through dreams, and cannot touch white keys.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music4 positive mentions

The game offers a tightly designed and condensed experience that feels just the right length.
It features engaging and fun platforming mechanics with a unique soundtrack that enhances the experience.
The surreal elements and intriguing symbolism make for a satisfying and thought-provoking gameplay experience.

The game can be quite challenging, which may lead to frustration for players prone to rage quits.
Its niche and obscure nature may make it hard for some players to discover and appreciate.
Some players may find the story heavy-handed at times, which could detract from the overall experience.

music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its fitting accompaniment to the levels' symbolism and overall atmosphere, enhancing the storytelling experience. Reviewers appreciate the unique soundtrack, which complements the game's design and adds to its appeal as a fantastic platformer.
- “The symbolism of each level was a lot of fun to analyze, and the soundtrack accompanied the musings fittingly.”
- “Great platformer, fantastic story, and nice soundtrack.”
- “Unique music and cool game design; I would recommend.”
story
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The story is engaging and satisfying, despite being heavy-handed at times, and is complemented by a fantastic soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience of the platformer.
- “Though heavy-handed at times, making sense of the story felt engaging and satisfying.”
- “Great platformer, fantastic story, and nice soundtrack.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging surreal elements and diverse platforming mechanics, which keep the experience fresh and enjoyable as players progress through various levels. The introduction of new mechanics adds to the overall fun and variety of the gameplay.
- “The surreal elements were really interesting and cool to see, and the platforming was made fun by all the different mechanics each level introduced.”
- “I played a good few levels and enjoyed the variety and introduction of new mechanics throughout.”