Lucy Dreaming
- March 15, 2021
- Tall Story Games Ltd
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"Lucy Dreaming" is a puzzle-filled metroidvania game where players control Lucy, a girl who can enter the world of books and manipulate their stories. Use Lucy's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and uncover the truth behind her power. With hand-drawn graphics and a quirky sense of humor, "Lucy Dreaming" offers a unique and engaging adventure.
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Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- Lucy Dreaming is a charming homage to classic point-and-click adventure games, featuring clever puzzles, witty dialogue, and a captivating storyline that keeps players engaged.
- The game boasts excellent voice acting and a delightful art style, with a plethora of humorous references and Easter eggs that will resonate with fans of 80s and 90s pop culture.
- The unique dream mechanics add an innovative twist to the gameplay, allowing players to navigate between reality and dreams to solve puzzles, making for a refreshing and enjoyable experience.
- Some players found the hint system lacking, as it doesn't cover all hotspots, leading to moments of frustration when trying to locate necessary items.
- The game features a tonal shift towards the end that some players felt was abrupt and unsatisfying, with a twist that may not resonate well with everyone.
- A few puzzles were criticized for relying on old-school 'moon logic' or pixel hunting, which could detract from the overall enjoyment for some players.
- story75 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its superb writing, engaging characters, and talented voice acting, which together create a captivating narrative filled with humor and unexpected twists. Players appreciate the balance of intriguing plotlines and logical puzzles, often finding themselves immersed in the whimsical yet dark themes presented throughout the game. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout feature, enhancing the classic point-and-click adventure experience.
“Superb writing and talented voice acting combine to build a storyline and characters that will soon pique your interests and keep you captivated.”
“The story twists and turns as you uncover more information from entertaining, sassy characters.”
“The story is intriguing and really funny.”
“Think of a better story next time.”
“[spoiler] The twist reveal at the end was cool, but then the game ended very abruptly just when I wanted to develop that story a bit further [/spoiler]”
“The atmosphere is fun and charming, which is contrasted by the sometimes really dark humor and dark storyline.”
- humor60 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this point-and-click adventure game is widely praised for its cleverness, cheeky references, and British wit, reminiscent of classic titles like Thimbleweed Park and LucasArts games. Players appreciate the funny dialogue, engaging voice acting, and a mix of light-hearted and dark comedic elements, making for a whimsical yet thought-provoking experience. Overall, the game successfully balances humor with intriguing puzzles and a charming atmosphere, appealing to fans of both retro gaming and clever storytelling.
“It's a classic point-and-click adventure in pixel art with lots of humor, taking any jab or reference it can get on the classics.”
“The humor is great, and there are lots of references to other adventure games as well as assorted pop-culture movies, books, and songs.”
“A delightful take on the classic adventure game with great humor, voice acting, and puzzles.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art style, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures, with vibrant details and expressive character designs. Reviewers appreciate the art's ability to complement the game's humor and atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience without straying into overly complex visuals. The combination of nostalgic aesthetics and modern touches creates a visually engaging environment that resonates well with fans of the genre.
“Beautiful graphics, well written dialogue and genuinely funny jokes throughout, with some very thoughtful puzzles which never strayed into the dreaded moon logic territory.”
“Great pixel-art graphics and believable/superb voice acting.”
“Brilliant retro point and click adventure with lovely graphics, great humour and challenging puzzles.”
“The graphics complement the bleak.”
“If you yearn for these old pixel graphic point and click games, Lucy Dreaming will definitely not disappoint.”
“The pixel graphics are charming and the characters are super funny.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a smooth and engaging point-and-click experience, enhanced by a unique dream mechanic that allows players to manipulate dreamscapes for puzzle-solving. The game features clever puzzles, a charming narrative filled with British humor, and polished mechanics, including autosave and fast travel options. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and satisfying, with a good balance of challenge and accessibility.
“Classic point and click adventure with a great story and a unique and clever mechanic.”
“The game mechanics with dreaming and traveling around is smooth and so fun!”
“Gameplay wise, once you hit on what you can do with the dream mechanic in the game, it leads to some quite clever moments of puzzle solving that are deeply satisfying.”
“But like many games of the type, the logic puzzles are a stretch sometimes... I hate being stuck, but walkthroughs feel like cheating, so... yeah, I think the key is to utilize that dream mechanic if stuck.”
“Gameplay-wise, once you figure out what you can do with the dream mechanic in the game, it leads to some quite clever moments of puzzle solving that are deeply satisfying.”
“All in all, it's a very well-made modern point & click game, with all the usual gameplay perks (you can double-click to speed things up, you have a map to travel faster, stuff like that; it also autosaves constantly, but you can manually save too, which is great); there are no bugs, I had one random crash but didn't lose any progress, everything is polished, difficulty is okay (on the easy side), voice acting is amazing, music is nice, and puzzles are fun enough.”
- music15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and memorable quality, with options to toggle between MT32 and FM soundtracks, enhancing the overall experience. While some players find the music soothing and fitting, others note it can occasionally verge on grating. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, complementing its humor and classic pixel art style.
“I highly appreciate that the game has MT32 and FM soundtracks that can be toggled between dynamically via keystroke.”
“Wonderful atmosphere, classic pixel art, memorable music, and very funny, especially for a Brit.”
“Excellent music and voice acting!”
“But yeah, mostly puzzles, loads of puzzles, which are usually fair, with some exceptions (the ones related to the shelves are pixel hunting), good voice acting on the verge of being irritating, and catchy music on the verge of being grating.”
“I only wished the game played its music on General MIDI in real time to an actual real-life Roland device like the SC-55 module; that would be cool!”
“Although I would like the game music OST as well.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is a blend of playful charm and dark humor, reminiscent of titles like Thimbleweed Park and Bugsnax. It features classic pixel art and memorable music that enhance the experience, creating a captivating environment filled with clever puzzles and a mix of lighthearted and sinister elements. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both fun and engaging, making it a delightful yet thought-provoking adventure.
“Wonderful atmosphere, classic pixel art, memorable music, and very funny, especially for a Brit.”
“The atmosphere is fun and charming, which is contrasted by the sometimes really dark humor and dark storyline.”
“The atmosphere of the game is peaceful and sweet, making it a great pastime.”
“Similar to Thimbleweed Park in its dry, dark humor, but with an atmosphere of a playful adventure turned sinister like Bugsnax.”
“The atmosphere of the game is peaceful and sweet, making the game a great pastime.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highlighted by its vibrant pixel art and engaging voice-over performances, including notable contributions from Dominic Armato. The combination of excellent writing and strong voice acting enhances the overall experience, making it both visually appealing and entertaining.
“The vibrant setting with gorgeous pixel art enhances the overall experience, while the excellent voice cast, featuring none other than Dominic Armato, delivers great performances across the board.”
“The writing shines in both the plot and puzzle departments, showcasing a well-optimized narrative that keeps players engaged.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game lacks sufficient elements to enhance its replayability, preventing it from achieving the status of a classic that players would return to frequently.
“I do think it keeps it from becoming a replayable classic.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to play again.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to games like Thimbleweed Park, Return to Monkey Island, and Lucy Dreaming, recalling the nostalgic feelings reminiscent of their childhood gaming experiences. These titles evoke a sense of joy and sentimentality, highlighting their ability to resonate deeply with players.
“Since then, I have played three games that made me feel like I did when I was a kid playing those games: Thimbleweed Park, Return to Monkey Island, and Lucy Dreaming.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the Rubick's Cube puzzle, to be tedious and unfulfilling, even when tied to achievements.
“Finally, I found the Rubick's Cube puzzle tedious, even for an achievement.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and unfulfilling.”
“I spent hours on repetitive tasks that offered little reward or enjoyment.”
