LumineNight

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'LumineNight' is a mystery adventure game set in the city of Summerset, USA, in the 1950s. You can play as Detective Kelvin Foster and his only daughter, self-proclaimed Detective Selen Foster, to unravel the secrets of a series of unresolved murders over a decade. Players need to investigate, solve puzzles and codes, infiltrate, interrogate, and deduce the truth, all based on the following fi…

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a well-crafted mystery with engaging storytelling and enjoyable twists, reminiscent of the Professor Layton series.
The puzzles are mostly simple and unique, providing a satisfying challenge without hindering the overall experience.
The art and atmosphere are beautifully designed, enhancing the immersive experience of the game.

The English translation is often rough and contains awkward language, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some puzzles feel out of place or overly complicated, leading to frustration for players.
There are occasional bugs and softlocks that can disrupt gameplay, requiring restarts to resolve.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
76%
8%
The game's story is primarily delivered through visual novel elements, weaving a captivating mystery that engages players with its unique puzzles and character interactions. While some players noted awkward translations and minor plot holes, the overall narrative is described as tragic yet satisfying, with a strong desire for a sequel. Despite some criticisms regarding unnecessary content and convoluted elements, many found the story enjoyable and worth revisiting.
- “The story was riveting and the mystery felt tragic yet satisfying to solve, while the deduction gameplay and the characters kept me engaged.”
- “There are visual novel elements during which you get the majority of the story, there are many puzzles which are all relatively simple, but also unique, and occasionally there is a stealth sequence which plays fine enough to not be a nuisance; and as a knot tying it together, there is the prevailing mystery, built up via a chain of cases that create a complete narrative by the end.”
- “And solving the mysteries does ensure you understand what happened, and then even if you didn't and just got lucky, it will deduce the details for you afterwards, ensuring you can follow the story whether you're a great detective or a brute-forcing maniac.”
- “Although opinions may differ, I seriously considered leaving a negative review because I found the unnecessary content in the story quite off-putting.”
- “The entire game is one single medium-to-long length mystery, and has a rather convoluted plot and a few minor plot holes, such as how a cigarette managed to stay on a necktie even after a corpse is lifted and placed back down; I assume it must have been a very sticky cigarette.”
- “The reveal at the end, while it might hint at a possible second game, really feels like it was jammed in there after the story has been finished.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay primarily revolves around solving a variety of puzzles reminiscent of the Professor Layton series, which serve to unlock new paths and gather evidence. Once all evidence is collected, players engage in deduction-based gameplay similar to Ace Attorney, culminating in a satisfying resolution to the intriguing and tragic mystery. Overall, the combination of engaging puzzles and character-driven storytelling keeps players invested throughout.
- “The story was riveting and the mystery felt tragic yet satisfying to solve, while the deduction gameplay and the characters kept me engaged.”
- “Well, it kinda was, but most of the gameplay involved puzzles (i.e. Layton) to open new paths and get new evidence.”
- “Gameplay is very much more akin to the Professor Layton games (i.e., random puzzles) than Ace Attorney investigations.”
- “Well, it kinda was, but most of the gameplay consisted of puzzles (i.e., Layton) to open new paths and get new evidence.”
- “After all evidence is collected, we use evidence and reasoning in an Ace Attorney style gameplay to solve the mystery.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's original soundtrack (OST) is widely praised for its beauty and perfect alignment with the game's atmosphere, contributing to an overall pleasant experience. While the music is generally well-received, some users noted minor areas for improvement, particularly in character animations.
- “The OST is absolutely gorgeous and fits the vibe of the game perfectly.”
- “The music is really pleasant and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “The OST is absolutely gorgeous and fits the vibe of the game perfectly.”
- “I even went as far as learning basic 5-year-old piano and how to read music for this game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its aesthetic and immersive qualities, effectively enhancing the overall experience despite some awkward localization in the language. Reviewers feel that these language issues do not detract from the story's atmosphere.
- “The aesthetic, the atmosphere—everything about how the game looks and feels is spot-on.”
- “It is clear that this is a localized game as it has some awkward language at times, but it never detracted from the overall atmosphere of the story.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's graphics are highly praised for their exceptional aesthetic and atmospheric qualities, effectively capturing a striking noir style that enhances the overall experience.
- “The aesthetic, the atmosphere—everything about how the game looks and feels is spot-on.”
- “Noir aesthetics and vibes are off the chart.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often compared to that of a Professor Layton title, suggesting a mix of cleverness and unintentional hilarity. However, the dialogue is criticized for being poorly translated, resulting in a comedic effect that feels out of place in the game's noir setting. Overall, while some moments are amusing, they may not effectively contribute to the game's tone.
- “The dialogue is so literal and google-translate tier that it's unintentionally hilarious, reminiscent of 'The Room'. It's amusing, but not really useful in a game that leans heavily on its noir stylings.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game experiences some stability issues, particularly with softlocks occurring when transitioning in and out of menus after conversations. However, these issues can typically be resolved with a simple restart.
- “The game is a bit buggy, experiencing softlocks when moving in and out of menus after conversations, but it just requires a restart to resolve.”
- “There are frequent softlocks when navigating menus after conversations, which can be frustrating, but restarting the game usually fixes the issue.”
- “I encountered several softlocks when transitioning between menus and conversations, necessitating a restart to continue playing.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Reviewers praise the character development for its stunning art and fantastic design, noting that the visual elements effectively convey the characters' personalities and traits.
- “The character design is fantastic and serves its purpose very well; you can easily decipher the character from their appearance.”
- “The art is visually stunning, and the character development is deeply engaging, making each character feel unique and memorable.”
- “The depth of character development allows players to connect emotionally with the characters, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”