Lumien

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Lumien is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by MI Matrikel 20 and was released on March 29, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Lumien is a fast-paced third-person platformer in which you explore the ruins of an ancient civilization and breathe life back into it. On your way past the various defenses, you'll be helped by the Orbs, fueled by the mysterious powers of the civilization.

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Single-Player

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a unique art style that appeals to players who enjoy visually appealing experiences.
Movement mechanics can be fun, especially for speedrunning, as players can exploit certain bugs for an entertaining experience.
The game has potential with thoughtful puzzles and interesting level design, indicating that the developers have creative ideas.

The gameplay is often janky and unresponsive, making it difficult to enjoy the platforming experience.
The tutorial is poorly designed, leaving players confused about controls and objectives, which detracts from the overall experience.
Level design is criticized for being frustrating, with many shortcuts that undermine the intended challenge and poorly placed save points.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Players express disappointment with the gameplay, particularly noting a lack of faith in the movement mechanics early on, which are crucial for a platformer. This suggests that the game's core mechanics may not meet expectations for the genre.
- “The movement mechanics are crucial for a platformer, and it's clear that the development team focused on refining them.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes right from the start.”
- “The controls feel responsive and intuitive, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “Right away, after the first 7 minutes or so, I lost faith gameplay-wise.”
- “And for a platformer, you'd think that the development should be mainly focusing on the movement mechanics.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report occasional animation glitches during jumps, which detract from the overall visual experience.
- “At times, the animations glitch out during jumps, and they're not very pleasant to look at.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I often experience lag spikes that disrupt gameplay and make it hard to enjoy.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the game's graphics, highlighting the impressive art style and level design, which enhance the overall visual experience and intrigue players. However, some suggest that the focus on graphics may have come at the expense of gameplay enjoyment.
- “I think the developers created really impressive graphics before focusing on making the base game enjoyable.”
- “The art style and level design have me very intrigued.”