- December 12, 2018
- Shiver Games
- 58h median play time
Lucius III
Platforms
About
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.
- Engaging story that continues the Lucius saga with interesting character development.
- Open world design allows for exploration and some creative kills, reminiscent of the first game.
- Some humorous moments and references to classic horror films add charm.
- Game is riddled with bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play.
- Graphics and animations are subpar, feeling outdated and poorly optimized for a 2018 release.
- Gameplay lacks the freedom and creativity of previous installments, with many kills being scripted rather than player-driven.
- story598 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of "Lucius III" continues the narrative from the previous games, focusing on Lucius's quest to break seven seals, but it has received mixed reviews regarding its execution. While some players appreciate the intriguing premise and character development, many criticize the story for being poorly developed, rushed, and filled with bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as a decent conclusion to the trilogy, but it leaves much to be desired in terms of depth and coherence.
“Amazing game with an amazing story.”
“The story is well written as well as the characters.”
“Lucius iii is the most story-driven game of the franchise and arguably close if not equal to the 1st one.”
“This game is a mess, a true half-ass attempt to continue the story.”
“The story feels like it's leading absolutely nowhere, so many pointless boring cutscenes.”
“The story makes no sense, the dialogue is bland, there's typos throughout, the list goes on.”