Lucie

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Lucie is a single player role playing game with a violence theme. It was developed by vm.cabello and was released on March 20, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Lucie" is a single-player, violent horror role-playing game where players navigate a lucid dream as the protagonist, Lucie. The game features a bleak atmosphere with a tense, punishing puzzle system and draws inspiration from creepypasta stories, famous horror movies, and RPGs. Lucie must overcome evil beings while searching for her body and uncovering plot twists to return to reality before her body is stolen.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game has a good atmosphere and effectively creates a spooky experience with decent scares.
The music is well-composed and enhances the overall tension and mood of the game.
Despite its short length, the game offers fun puzzles and a compelling story that keeps players engaged.

The game heavily borrows elements from other popular RPG Maker titles, particularly The Witch's House, leading to a lack of originality.
The gameplay can feel clunky, with some puzzles being overly simplistic and the character movement being slow.
The story is often confusing and relies too much on a twist ending, leaving players with more questions than answers.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it confusing and derivative, particularly noting its heavy inspiration from other titles like "The Witch House." While some appreciate the atmosphere and dramatic twists, others criticize the lack of character development and coherent plot progression, suggesting that the reliance on twists detracts from the overall narrative experience. Overall, the story is seen as a blend of intriguing elements and frustrating execution.
- “It very obviously takes inspiration from Witch House, but the story and gameplay were fun and original enough to make it its own game.”
- “All right, Lucie is a short but good horror game, with a good atmosphere, good scares, and a very good story.”
- “Great story building; the story is built great and the pacing is awesome.”
- “The game dynamics and scenarios are also heavily inspired by The Witch House, so this game is just a bunch of concepts from other games merged together, resulting in a boring and confusing story.”
- “Lucie is a prime example of this phenomenon, a game that leans so heavily on its eventual twist that it seemingly forgets to develop the actual plot at all.”
- “Though the overall story could have included more references and not focused so heavily on aspects that didn't really have much to do with that part of the plot.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its eerie yet soft piano compositions that enhance the tension and atmosphere, effectively contributing to the overall horror experience. While some players noted similarities to soundtracks from other games like Misao and Mad Father, the music still resonates well with the game's creepy aesthetic, evoking nostalgia and chills. However, a few reviewers expressed disappointment over the lack of originality in the soundtrack.
- “Great music; the music helps with the tension and the atmosphere.”
- “This game is truly amazing, especially the music.”
- “The atmosphere is very creepy, the music is just perfect for a creepy game, and the whole thing is giving me chills all over.”
- “First off, when I first opened the game, I immediately noticed that the intro music is from Misao.”
- “I definitely heard some of those songs, so I guess I can't give any compliments on the soundtrack.”
- “I also can't give it full credit for the soundtrack or environment.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally well-received, with many praising the beautiful visuals and consistent art style, particularly in the context of its horror elements. While some reviewers note the use of generic assets alongside original artwork, the overall aesthetic contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and mood. However, opinions vary, with some considering the graphics merely competent compared to other indie titles.
- “In fact, I would say the game's strongest aspect was actually its visuals.”
- “It has beautiful graphics, fun puzzles, a decent amount of terror, and well-made texts that set the mood for the game really well.”
- “At the very least, the art style and design were consistent.”
- “The graphics and sounds are only competent, and if you’ve played any amount of indie horror games before, you’ll recognize more than a few of the encounters.”
- “As far as I can tell, the game uses a mixture of generic assets and some original artwork.”
- “Not sure about how much I should praise it for the visuals.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its spookiness and tension, enhanced by effective music that contributes to a creepy ambiance. Reviewers note that while it may not be terrifying, it successfully evokes chills and nostalgia reminiscent of classic horror experiences. Overall, the combination of good scares, a compelling story, and a well-crafted atmosphere makes for an engaging horror experience.
- “The atmosphere in the game is definitely spooky.”
- “All right, Lucie is a short but good horror game, with a great atmosphere, good scares, and a very good story.”
- “The atmosphere is very creepy; the music is just perfect for a creepy game, giving me chills all over.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a blend of text choices and occasional riddles, drawing inspiration from the witch house genre while maintaining a fun and original narrative that sets it apart.
- “It very obviously takes inspiration from Witch House, but the story and gameplay were fun and original enough to make it its own game.”
- “The gameplay mostly consists of text choices and occasional riddles.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a few amusing jump-scares that effectively blend comedy with mild spookiness, providing a lighthearted twist to the gameplay experience.
- “There were a couple of funny jump scares that slightly spooked me.”