LUMBERMANCER

About

You're a Lumbermancer! Use your dark lumber magic to summon logs to do your bidding. Control both the Lumbermancer and the logs simultaneously to fight the creatures of the woods and steal their mysterious lunches!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features a charming artistic style and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The unique mechanics of controlling both the Lumbermancer and the logs provide an interesting challenge that many players find enjoyable.
Despite its flaws, the game is considered a fun and quirky experience, especially for its low price point.

The controls are cumbersome and not rebindable, making gameplay frustrating for many players.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including character freezing and performance issues.
The gameplay can feel grindy and repetitive, with a lack of depth and options such as graphical settings or co-op mode.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of engaging mechanics and significant flaws. While some players appreciate the fun and interesting core mechanics, others criticize the execution, noting issues like glitches and performance problems. Overall, the game offers enjoyable experiences, particularly with its unique character control and aesthetic appeal, but it could benefit from improvements and additional features like local co-op.
- “Really fun and interesting mechanics.”
- “The mechanic of controlling two characters at once is done really well.”
- “Had fun playing, love the mechanics and the aesthetic, beautiful art design, definitely plan on playing more later!”
- “The cherry on top is that you can entirely circumvent the core game mechanic, to the point of playing a completely different game than the developers intended.”
- “While simple enough to play from the beginning, there are quite a few things that need improvement in the gameplay.”
- “The mechanic of controlling two characters at once is executed poorly, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
The music in the game is consistently praised for being enjoyable and well-integrated, complementing the game's artistic style. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience despite some gameplay challenges. Additionally, there is interest in potential DLC offerings related to the music and art.
- “The game had a wonderful artistic style and fun music.”
- “Good game with hard-to-master controls but lots of fun and a really good soundtrack.”
- “I just saw the Kickstarter campaign (I'd have definitely backed it at the $4 tier) and now I'm also missing the 'digital book of game art, character designs, and personal secrets' and the 'digital soundtrack of game music' as DLC.”
- “The music fits in well and the sounds do their job nicely.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches causing character freezes and even complete game crashes, necessitating frequent saves. Players report that certain shop items can trigger severe bugs, rendering the game unplayable. Overall, while some find value in the game at a lower price point, the persistent instability detracts from the experience.
- “It's pretty damn glitchy and I had to save a lot because my character would randomly freeze until he gets damaged, and sometimes if you're unlucky enough, the game just freezes and you just have to alt+f4.”
- “It really made me sad how many bugs and glitches I've encountered in it.”
- “There are items in the shop that if you bought, the game glitches out completely; you can no longer save or function.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The game's graphics are characterized by a charming and cute art style that resonates well with players, enhancing the overall experience. However, it lacks graphical options such as resolution settings or fullscreen mode, which some users find limiting. Overall, the aesthetic is praised for its beauty and humor, contributing positively to the gameplay.
- “It is awesome, the music is good, the gameplay is awesome and the art style is so cute!!!”
- “Cute graphics, nice story and game concept.”
- “Had fun playing, love the mechanics and the aesthetic, beautiful art design, definitely plan on playing more later!!”
- “The game does not feature any options, neither graphical ones, nor of any other kind.”
- “No graphic settings available; you can't set the screen resolution or play it fullscreen.”
- “The art style and humor definitely take cues from those guys, and I'd say it's a resounding success on that front.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it both funny and challenging, especially when controlling two characters simultaneously. The option for solo or co-op play adds to the comedic experience, making it a delightful choice for alleviating boredom or stress. Overall, the humor is considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal.
- “Let's be real, this game is hilarious and really challenging.”
- “It's hilarious, so well made for a single person to make alone, and way harder than I thought it would be.”
- “Can't wait for more games from him, his humor is amazing and it's a great buy to cure any kind of boredom or stress.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's story centers on a relatable quest for a sandwich, transforming a simple desire into an epic adventure. Players appreciate the cute graphics and the engaging concept that resonates with their own experiences.
- “Cute graphics, nice story, and game concept.”
- “The story of the game is one that I feel we can all identify with in some way: it’s one man’s quest to get himself a sandwich.”
- “While the quest shown in the game is easily far more epic than going to your local sub shop, it is, nonetheless, relatable.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, particularly due to the challenging multitasking required to control both the character and their resources. This has led some to feel that the experience is more frustrating than enjoyable, making them hesitant to recommend the game to others.
- “But it immediately felt too grindy.”
- “In some ways it's supposed to be fun because it challenges the left hand versus the right hand and multitasking, but at the end of the day, I wouldn't recommend it to my friends because it felt too grindy.”
- “Sometimes, it becomes tedious to control both the lumbermancer and his logs at the same time using the joysticks.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
While the gameplay is generally enjoyable and engaging, players have reported issues with optimization, including glitches and performance drops, particularly in areas with heavy visual effects like fog.
- “The gameplay itself is flawless to me; I liked every part of the game. Even though it is about 2 hours in gameplay, I still enjoyed it. However, the glitches and performance issues brought me down a bit.”
- “You might experience some performance drops in levels that generate too much fog all over the place.”
- “You might experience some performance drops in the level that generates too much bloody fog all over the place.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a desire for additional content related to character development, such as a digital art book and soundtrack, suggesting that players value deeper insights into character designs and the game's narrative elements.