Lumini

About

"Lumini is a single-player Fantasy Arcade game with good graphics and an ingenious soundtrack, creating a dense atmosphere. As a long-forgotten species, you must restore balance to your hostile home planet, collecting energy to revive your comrades and adapting to preserve the Lumini's future. Designed for relaxation, Lumini features laid-back gameplay and a soothing soundtrack."

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

music14 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Lumini features stunning visuals and a beautiful soundtrack that create an immersive and relaxing atmosphere.
The gameplay, while simplistic, is enjoyable and allows for exploration and interaction with the environment.
The game has a unique concept of controlling a flock of creatures, which adds a fresh twist to the gameplay experience.

The controls can be frustrating, especially when trying to manage multiple creatures simultaneously, leading to a challenging experience.
There are frequent crashes and performance issues, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress.
The lack of clear guidance and information about game mechanics can make it difficult for players to understand objectives and fully enjoy the experience.

music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and immersive qualities, often described as beautiful, soothing, and reminiscent of high-quality soundtracks found in major productions. Players appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making exploration and gameplay more enjoyable and relaxing. Many reviewers highlight the music's ability to evoke emotions and complement the game's stunning visuals, solidifying it as a standout feature.
- “The soundtrack is great to chill to and gameplay is great!”
- “It has a great soundtrack fitting every moment you'll experience.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music is mesmerizing and really helps immersion.”
- “It has soft music; the lumini creatures are truly cute, and while it is easy to beat, you'd still have fun while on the journey.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and aesthetic appeal, creating a stunning visual experience that complements the relaxing atmosphere and sound design. While some users note that the graphics may not be the most intense or detailed compared to larger titles, they still find them to be evocative and enjoyable, particularly for an indie game developed by students. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's charm and immersive quality.
- “Stunning visuals, great sound design, and the overall atmosphere in the game make this one of my favorite games I've played in the last 5 years.”
- “I love the visuals, colors, and overall environment of Lumini.”
- “A mostly relaxing game with excellent sound design and evocative visuals.”
- “- really not a graphically intense game yet at one point my RX 480 was chugging at 32 frames a second for a good 3 minute section”
- “Graphics are on par with the recent indie games I played (and this one was made by students), though they lack a bit of detail on big screens.”
- “+ pretty graphics”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
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The story is described as an intriguing and atmospheric experience, inviting players to piece together a narrative akin to an archaeological puzzle. It centers on the journey of the lumini tribe seeking a new sanctuary, emphasizing themes of perseverance and discovery. While some players find the main storyline brief, the game offers replayability through a hard mode, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I am also intrigued by the story - I feel like an archaeologist putting together pieces of a puzzle.”
- “If you are open to games as more of an artistic experience, if you are into atmospheric titles and environmental story crafting.”
- “A pleasant little game that lets the atmosphere tell the story.”
- “Been there, done that... storyline finished within 2 hours, as far as you can call it a storyline.”
- “The main story is not very long, but after you beat it the first time, a hard mode unlocks, which makes me want to beat the game another time.”
- “If you're looking for a game in which you can relax and discover a world and its story, this is just for you.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its stunning visuals, soothing sound design, and immersive environmental storytelling, creating a relaxing and artistic experience. Players appreciate the beautiful backgrounds and adorable sounds, which contribute to a captivating and pleasant adventure. Overall, the atmosphere is described as breathtaking and integral to the game's charm, making it a standout title for fans of atmospheric gaming.
- “Stunning visuals, great sound design, and the overall atmosphere in the game make this one of my favorite games I've played in the last 5 years.”
- “The adorable sounds, stunning backgrounds/art, and general soothing atmosphere make this a really good game.”
- “Beautiful atmosphere, a very breathtaking game.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, offering satisfying mechanics centered around dual-stick controls and visually appealing environments, but it suffers from frustrating elements such as poor visibility and challenging controls that can lead to frequent mistakes. While some players find the experience relaxing and interesting, others criticize the gameplay for being hindered by difficult puzzles and a lack of responsiveness. Overall, it presents a unique concept of navigating as a flock of bird-like beings, but execution issues detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Gameplay isn't anything masterful, but it is satisfying dashing through the levels.”
- “Unlike many other games, the mechanics are actually built around the use of dual sticks.”
- “It has some really pretty visuals, the mechanics are somewhat inventive and feel good to use, and the concept of playing as a flock of bird-like beings is wonderful.”
- “Frustrating gameplay; you don't see what's in front of you and you're always running away from an enemy faster than you, making you hit bombs and spikes since the controls are horrible.”
- “Easy puzzles; the hard part is to support the horrible gameplay, especially when it is a group for each analog, it sucks.”
- “Frustrating gameplay; you can't see what's in front of you and you're always running away from a faster enemy, causing you to hit bombs and spikes due to the horrible controls.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game's charming characters, particularly the "lumini," leading to feelings of attachment and sadness when they are lost. While the overall experience is described as calming and visually appealing, the sudden moments of stress can disrupt this tranquility, evoking a mix of joy and sorrow throughout gameplay.
- “I may or may not have become emotionally attached to my lil lumini, haha, and I'm sad this experience ended so quickly, but there's always reruns for the achievements!”
- “The lumini are very cute; until I lose one to a beast, then I feel a bit moved and want to cry.”
- “It's so pretty! While I did like the overall feel of the game, the sudden jolts of action in the middle were stressful, possibly made even more so because the rest of the game was so calm and pretty. The puzzles have been easy so far, and all the little hidden nooks made me feel special for finding them.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers moderate replayability, primarily appealing to players who aim to collect every item or complete all challenges, but it lacks significant incentives for those seeking varied experiences in subsequent playthroughs.
- “Moderately replayable.”
- “Replayability is slim unless you want to get every little thing in the game, but other than that, not really.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has notable flaws, including awkward controls and occasional performance issues, but these shortcomings do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “The game runs smoothly overall, and the developers have clearly put effort into optimizing the experience for players.”
- “I appreciate how the game manages to maintain a stable frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
- “The optimization allows for quick loading times, which keeps the gameplay flowing without unnecessary interruptions.”
- “The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite its potential, the optimization is poor, resulting in long loading times and inconsistent performance across different hardware.”
- “I experienced constant lag and unresponsive controls, which severely impacted my enjoyment of the game.”