Lucid Trips

About

Lucid Trips is a single player action game. It was developed by VR Nerds and was released on January 12, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Lucid Trips is a VR game where you explore a vibrant, artistically designed planetary dream world using unique hand motion-based locomotion. Experience weightlessness and flying, climb using physical movements, and engage with asynchronous multiplayer features. Future updates will include more artworks and activities, swimming locomotion, single-player quests, and potentially more planets.

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Single-Player

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game features a unique and innovative locomotion system that allows players to feel like they are flying, providing a liberating and immersive experience.
The visuals and sound design create a beautiful, ethereal environment that enhances the overall exploration experience.
Many players find the game to be relaxing and enjoyable, with a sense of freedom as they navigate through the low-poly world.

The game currently has significant issues with compatibility for Valve Index users, rendering it unplayable for those with that hardware.
Controls can be confusing and poorly explained, leading to frustration and difficulty in gameplay.
The game feels unfinished, with limited content and gameplay mechanics that may not hold players' interest for long.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of innovative mechanics and disappointing content. While the flight mechanic and art style are praised for their captivating qualities, the "find the hidden gems" objective fails to engage players, and the fixed third-person perspective in VR is seen as an odd choice. Overall, the game shows potential with its locomotion mechanics but lacks depth in gameplay.
- “Definitely worth the small price-tag for what could be groundbreaking VR locomotion mechanics.”
- “The flight mechanic in this game is absolutely wonderful and captivating.”
- “Beautiful art style and interesting locomotion mechanics!”
- “The 'find the hidden gems' game mechanic doesn't really make me excited to keep playing.”
- “The video shows the actual gameplay; it's not a fly on the wall view for recordings of yourself from behind. You're the camera, so it's essentially a third-person game... odd choice for VR, and there's no method to change perspective.”
- “I was very disappointed with the game content and gameplay.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
25%
8%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and immersive visuals, featuring a surreal art style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging and relaxing atmosphere created by the combination of stunning visuals and effective sound design, along with innovative VR locomotion mechanics. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a visually captivating experience.
- “The graphics preview posted on the game's store page looked gorgeous, so I decided to take a chance and buy while it was on sale.”
- “Beautiful visuals with very cool VR locomotion.”
- “The graphics are simple, subdued, and surreal.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by a nice ambient soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience, particularly during exploration. While there isn't traditional music, the haunting ambient sounds evoke a unique atmosphere, reminiscent of voices in-utero, complementing the visuals effectively.
- “The soundtrack and sound effects accompanying the cool visuals make the experience even more immersive when navigating the planet.”
- “Nice ambient soundtrack as well.”
- “There isn't music per se, just an ambient, haunting howl that somehow reminds me of what voices must sound like in utero.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users reporting a smooth performance that enhances the overall experience, particularly during dynamic actions like launching and gliding.
- “9/10 - amazing experience, runs smoothly and launching off the ground then gliding through the air is truly incredible.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by floating motes and beautifully rendered, interactive grass, creating a serene and immersive environment that invites players to engage with their surroundings in a calming manner.
- “Motes fly through the air, adding a sense of atmosphere, and the nicely rendered grass is reactive to your avatar's touch. It's super relaxing to crawl through or simply watch it swaying in the ethereal winds.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Despite having limited content with only one planet to explore, the game offers significant replayability through user-generated challenges, enhancing the overall experience.
- “While the content seems a little thin at this point with only a single planet to explore, there's plenty of replayability in this gem thanks to user-generated challenges.”