Lucius III

47%
Game Brain Score Based on 356 reviews
  • story
  • stability
  • gameplay
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In Lucius III, players once again step into the role of the demonic child Lucius, seeking to escape from a mysterious psychiatric hospital. By utilizing supernatural abilities, Lucius must manipulate and eliminate hospital staff, while avoiding detection and uncovering the truth behind his own existence. The game combines stealth and puzzle-solving elements, providing a unique and eerie experience.

  • PC
  • Windows
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47%
Audience ScoreBased on 356 reviews
story64 positive mentions
stability100 negative mentions
  • The game features a compelling story that continues the narrative from the previous installments.
  • Players can enjoy some brutal and creative murder mechanics, reminiscent of the earlier games.
  • The inclusion of Cr1TiKaL as a voice actor adds a humorous surprise for fans.
  • The game is riddled with bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play.
  • Graphics and animations are subpar, often feeling outdated and unpolished.
  • The open-world design feels empty and lacks meaningful interactions, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story231 mentions

    The story of "Lucius III" serves as a continuation of the previous installments, wrapping up the trilogy with a mix of engaging narrative and character development, though many players feel it is rushed and incomplete. While some appreciate the return to a more story-driven approach, others criticize the game for its numerous bugs, linear progression, and missed opportunities for deeper storytelling. Overall, the narrative is seen as a highlight, but its execution suffers from technical issues and a lack of content, leaving some fans disappointed.

    • “Finally had the time to complete the trilogy, and now I have a new favorite game story-wise.”
    • “Lucius III is an incredible finale to the Lucius franchise, and it actually makes me sad that I can't play more of the story as Lucius' life progresses.”
    • “The story is very good, while it is the same as the first three games; this one has some twists and surprisingly nice moments in it.”
    • “The story line sucks; I followed the whole story line and there were so many things left unsaid and undone.”
    • “The ending of this trilogy was such a letdown; I can see through the story direction that the developers wanted there to be more there.”
    • “The engine has countless bugs and the story feels rushed and incomplete.”
  • stability101 mentions

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, significantly impacting gameplay and overall stability. Players report frequent crashes, character freezing, and issues with cutscenes, making the experience frustrating and at times unplayable. While some enjoy the game despite its flaws, the overwhelming consensus is that it feels unfinished and requires substantial improvements to its stability.

    • “The game is really glitchy and buggy and sometimes just ruin the gameplay completely.”
    • “The game is plagued with some annoying glitches, clipping problems and hit detection, breaking the flow of the narrative.”
    • “The entire game is so buggy it's literally unplayable.”
  • gameplay77 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a return to the open-world style reminiscent of the first game, but with significant issues such as bugs, poor mechanics, and unresponsive controls. While some appreciate the story-driven approach and the inclusion of investigative elements, others criticize the gameplay for being slow, unpolished, and lacking creativity, leading to a frustrating experience overall. The introduction of mechanics like fast travel and the raven transformation is seen as underwhelming, with many players expressing disappointment compared to previous installments in the series.

    • “The gameplay is a combination of the previous games but more like the first, being open-world, but killing people is more like solving a puzzle, requiring you to do a bit of investigation instead of just straight-up using your powers.”
    • “Great story overall and good gameplay for such a small dev team.”
    • “It returns to a more adventure-like and story-driven gameplay.”
    • “Okay, so I really tried to finish the game before making an honest review, but this game is just so broken mechanically that it is unplayable and makes the game not fun.”
    • “I bought this game on sale thinking it's going to be a good game like the others, but it's truly not. The death cutscenes are broken, it's really glitchy when talking to anyone, and for this game to be released in 2018 and have such bad in-game mechanics is sad; the first game did way better.”
    • “The entire game is story-driven, meaning that gameplay-wise there isn't much to expect.”
  • graphics77 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, unpolished, and reminiscent of earlier console generations. Complaints include poor animations, graphical glitches, and a lack of visual detail that detracts from the overall experience. While some players noted minor improvements over previous titles, the consensus is that the graphics fail to meet modern standards, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.

    • “Really loved this game with its graphics and creativity.”
    • “The graphics/art style is decent and the music is quite good.”
    • “Graphics is nice, big improvement over the 2nd title, and character models are good, with Lucius looking the best of all in this game.”
    • “Everything about the game is bad, from the animations and graphics to the voice acting and writing.”
    • “The graphics are terrible and only a NASA PC can run it without bugging, with FPS dropping like hell and waiting 10 minutes for a screen/level to load.”
    • “Ok first I have to say that it is pretty rough looking for a 2018 game; the graphics are not that great, lots of bugs, and problems with lighting that prevent further progression.”
  • music34 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the enjoyable and atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with audio consistency, including abrupt stops and loud sound effects that can be jarring. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-regarded, technical glitches and a lack of ambient music in certain areas detract from its potential impact.

    • “The soundtrack is really good and it incorporates a lot of stuff from the first game more so than the second game had.”
    • “The graphics are not so good but actually I didn't care, the soundtrack of this game is 10/10 awesome songs during the game, the cutscenes are nice as well.”
    • “I really like the atmosphere and music so far.”
    • “Bugged and cutscenes will kill your ear with the loud music.”
    • “This game doesn't have much music going on, so most of the time you just get crows and ambient noises, which kinda fit the whole pale and silent creepy suburb town aesthetic, but when that item inquiry sound effect hits you like a fucking explosion, there's no excuse.”
    • “During my playthrough I had so many freezes and abrupt stops of the music or just no music at all.”
  • humor23 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it darkly funny and entertaining, particularly in creative kill scenarios and character interactions. However, many reviewers noted that the humor feels diminished compared to earlier installments, overshadowed by technical issues and a more serious tone. While there are moments of hilarity, such as glitches and absurd situations, the overall consensus suggests that the game lacks the witty charm that fans expected.

    • “Lucius can be engrossing, charming, and even darkly funny.”
    • “My favorite characters are Gabriel, who's this flamboyant kind of funny guy, and my other favorite character is Samantha; she's just a sweetheart. I felt like a complete douchebag after killing her.”
    • “It's so bad it's funny, I guess would be the way to say it.”
  • optimization20 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, including slow loading times, lag, and numerous bugs such as clipping and visual glitches. Many users express frustration over the game's poor graphical performance, even on capable hardware, and call for a complete reboot to address these shortcomings. Overall, the consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, detracting significantly from the overall experience.

    • “Horribly optimized but I can see the potential.”
    • “There is definitely a need for optimization.”
    • “But I would recommend it for its narrative, but if you're looking for a great, optimized gaming experience, don't get it.”
    • “To make matters worse, the optimization of the game is simply horrible.”
    • “The game also seems poorly optimized.”
    • “There is definitely need for optimization.”
  • atmosphere14 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is described as a mix of charming b-movie vibes and a gloomy, vintage aesthetic, enhanced by an atmospheric soundtrack that, while not exceptional, fits the overall tone. However, some players note inconsistencies and issues such as poor execution and bugs that detract from the immersive experience. Overall, the atmosphere is appreciated for its horror elements and the intentional shift towards stealthy gameplay, despite some criticisms regarding its execution.

    • “Really atmospheric and nice.”
    • “I really like the atmosphere and music so far.”
    • “With its gloomy vintage air, the world is suitably atmospheric.”
    • “Sadly, the game is bogged down by its poor execution, inconsistent atmosphere, buggy levels, and monotonous mission objectives.”
    • “Rushed story, bugs, atmosphere not fitting, nearly no riddles, map looks partially empty, and you can easily miss some parts of the story.”
    • “I have yet to finish it, as I have the first two, but so far the atmosphere feels like they're trying to take a very conscious step back to the more stealthy (or at least less overt) violence.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often requiring a significant time investment that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many feel that the amount of grinding needed is overwhelming, likening it to needing a "second life" to manage it.

    • “A lot of grinding is required to truly enjoy the game.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding to reach the highest levels.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “It's really tedious and not fun to play.”
    • “A lot of grinding.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to completionists who wish to collect all items and explore every aspect, as the main story can be completed in about 5-6 hours. While there are opportunities for additional exploration and side quests, the overall experience may not entice players to replay it frequently.

    • “The story is good and well put together in my mind. You can blitz through it in around 5-6 hours, but if you decide to do all the side quests and exploring, it can definitely take up more of your time and may even allow for some replayability to spot the things you missed.”
    • “Infinitely replayable, especially in multiplayer.”
    • “For completionists, there is a low replay value, but it might be worth it to grab all the collectibles and kill absolutely everybody.”
    • “The story is good and well put together in my mind, though you can blitz through it in around 5-6 hours. If you do decide to do all the side questing and exploring, it can definitely take up more of your time and may even allow for some replayability to spot the things you missed.”
    • “- Low replay value (except for completionists who might want to grab all the collectibles and kill absolutely everybody).”
  • emotional3 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for being overshadowed by a boring story and buggy gameplay, leading to a disappointing experience compared to its predecessors. While some players found the content to be heartbreaking, the overall sentiment reflects a sense of loss for the potential of the series.

    • “Even though this was a lot of boring and heartbreaking facts, I really liked the first two games and I know that the developers can do better than Lucius 3.”
    • “It's really heartbreaking since the first two games at least worked and had some gameplay to them.”
    • “The biggest issue with the game, aside from the boring story, buggy gameplay, and short length, is how incredibly offensive it can be.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game is noted for its intriguing designs, particularly with the character Lucius, who represents a significant improvement over previous installments. However, despite the potential for a compelling story, many feel that the overall character development is hindered by poor game design, leaving players wanting more.

    • “Lucius himself is the biggest step up in quality concerning character design and has left the uncanny valley of the first two games.”
    • “Lucius himself is the biggest step up in quality concerning character design and has left the uncanny valley of levels 1 and 2.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression throughout the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by how little the characters evolved; their arcs were predictable and uninspired.”
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Play time

58hMedian play time
41hAverage play time
8-74hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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