Lumien

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

27%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics2 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 some bugs can be exploited for entertainment.
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 save points set too far back and shortcuts that undermine the intended challenge.

graphics
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's graphics for their impressive quality and engaging art style, noting that the visual design and level aesthetics enhance the overall experience.
- “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.”
gameplay
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received criticism for its lack of engaging movement mechanics, leading some players to lose faith in the experience early on. As a platformer, the expectation for polished and enjoyable gameplay is high, but it appears to fall short in this regard.
- “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 level design encourages exploration and creativity, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “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
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users report occasional animation glitches during jumps, which detract from the overall visual experience of the game.
- “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.”