Lucie

About

"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game has a good atmosphere and provides decent scares, making it enjoyable for horror fans.
The music is well-composed and enhances the overall tension and mood of the game.
Despite its short length, the game features fun puzzles and multiple endings, adding replay value.

The game heavily borrows elements from other popular RPG Maker titles, leading to accusations of plagiarism and a lack of originality.
The story is often confusing and lacks proper development, with a twist ending that may leave players unsatisfied.
Controls can be clunky, and the game is very short, which may disappoint players looking for a more substantial experience.

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 "The Witch House." While some appreciate the atmosphere and dramatic twists, others criticize the lack of plot development and coherence, suggesting that the reliance on unexpected reversals detracts from character and narrative depth. Overall, the story's execution varies significantly among players, with some enjoying its unfolding mystery while others feel it falls short.
- “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 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.”
- “Predicating your entire tale on an unexpected reversal threatens to sap the vitality from your characters and other plot beats, which is why they’re often avoided or discouraged.”
- “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.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful visuals and consistent art style, while others note the use of generic assets alongside original artwork. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing positively to the atmosphere, despite some players finding them only 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.”
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 creepy experience. However, some players noted that the soundtrack features familiar tracks from other games, which detracted from its originality. Overall, the music is considered a strong element that complements the game's horror theme.
- “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.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
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The atmosphere in 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 varied monsters creates an engaging and immersive environment.
- “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, and the whole experience is giving me chills all over, taking me back to when I was 15 and playing Dead Space at 2 AM.”
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
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts 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.
- “The game is filled with hilarious moments that caught me off guard.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”
- “The humor is perfectly timed, making even the scariest moments feel light-hearted.”