Lumino City

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Lumino City is a single player puzzle game. It received positive reviews from players.

Lumino City is an award-winning single-player adventure game set in a gorgeous, hand-crafted world. It features an interesting plot, compelling gameplay, marvelous visuals, and spectacular music that create a fantastic atmosphere. While immersive, players may encounter some bugs and a fair amount of grinding throughout the experience.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,100 reviews

graphics186 positive mentions

stability24 negative mentions

Beautiful design and stunning graphics that create an immersive experience.
Clever puzzles that are challenging yet rewarding, with a unique hint system through the in-game manual.
Engaging storyline and charming characters that enhance the overall gameplay.

Gameplay is hindered by black boxes obscuring important interactive elements, making it unplayable at times.
Controls can be frustrating, especially on smaller screens, leading to difficulty in navigating and solving puzzles.
The manual is cumbersome to navigate, requiring excessive page flipping without a quick access option.

graphics
269 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and stunning art style, often described as resembling handcrafted or stop-motion visuals. Many players appreciate the attention to detail and the immersive aesthetic, although some report issues with graphical glitches, such as black boxes obscuring gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered a highlight, enhancing the engaging puzzles and overall experience of the game.
- “The graphics are especially incredible, but it's clear that every aspect was crafted with thought and care.”
- “Absolutely stunning graphics, gameplay is intriguing and challenging.”
- “The way the puzzles blend with the art style to give the game such a unique aesthetic is more than just pleasing to experience.”
- “I had to get a magnifying glass to see the graphics, so I missed a lot of clues.”
- “Sadly, there were many glitches of the black backgrounds blocking the graphics, causing a lot of difficulty in the gameplay.”
- “Edit: problems with graphics on Galaxy S21, making it largely unplayable.”
story
149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
30%
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The game's story is widely praised for its captivating depth, artistic creativity, and engaging narrative that flows smoothly throughout the gameplay. Players appreciate the charming characters, beautiful visuals, and the integration of puzzles into the storyline, which enhances the overall experience. While some found the story to be simple or lacking in complexity, the majority enjoyed its heartwarming themes and the emotional impact it delivered.
- “The story is beautiful, the music is lovely, and the puzzles are just the perfect difficulty (the bonus of the book to help is nice).”
- “The story is amazing and so well told, flowing smoothly through the entire game and leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling.”
- “Beautiful graphics, storyline, and music.”
- “It also has a strong and highly cinematic intro in order to cause intrigue, but no more cinematic animations happen again and there's literally no story at all at the end.”
- “It's too much work trying to figure out a plot if there's a story.”
- “Even though the design is amazing, the gameplay is kind of clumsy, and the story and the characters are not engaging.”
gameplay
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
35%
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with many praising the beautiful graphics and engaging puzzles, while others point out significant issues such as performance drops, frustrating mechanics, and visual glitches like black boxes that hinder gameplay. Some players found the puzzles to be intuitive and fun, while others felt they were either too easy or clumsy, leading to a varied experience overall. Despite these challenges, the game's artistic design and unique mechanics often shine through, making it a visually appealing and creatively interesting title.
- “The gameplay is beautiful, great puzzles, and music.”
- “Gameplay is fantastic, you can follow the story and it's extremely engaging.”
- “Beautiful graphics, nice storyline, creative puzzles, and adorable characters make for challenging and engaging gameplay.”
- “Performance was a major issue for me; I am on a Galaxy S22 Ultra, and the framerate dropped noticeably during gameplay.”
- “But unfortunately, along with the rest of the audience and reviewers, the annoying and frustrating black boxes make gameplay almost impossible.”
- “Sadly, there were many glitches with black backgrounds blocking the graphics, causing a lot of difficulty in the gameplay.”
music
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
36%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience with beautiful soundtracks that complement the visuals and puzzles. However, many users express frustration over the lack of options to adjust or disable the music, which detracts from their enjoyment, especially for those who prefer to listen to their own audio while playing. Overall, while the music is considered a highlight, the absence of sound settings is a notable drawback.
- “The story is beautiful, the music is lovely, and the puzzles are just the perfect difficulty.”
- “Visually one of the best games I've ever played, and the music is wonderfully relaxing and atmospheric.”
- “Absolutely lovely, the visuals are amazing, the music is divine and the puzzles are challenging but able to be completed without much frustration.”
- “Also needs an option to turn off the annoying music, and an exit game option would be nice too.”
- “You cannot turn off their music, raise or lower the volume of sound effects or music.”
- “However, I got turned off by a puzzle that expected me to memorize a 30+ note song and stopped playing after that because I didn't feel like that was a good design choice.”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs and graphical glitches, such as black boxes obscuring gameplay and freezing issues on various devices. While some players have experienced smooth performance, others find the glitches detrimental to the overall experience, making the game unplayable at times. Recent updates appear to have resolved some issues, but concerns about stability remain prevalent among users.
- “The game works perfectly on my Galaxy S22 Ultra with no glitches, issues, or lagging.”
- “No glitches whatsoever after a couple of levels.”
- “I've experienced no glitches.”
- “I really love this game, however, the app started to get super buggy recently.”
- “As others have mentioned, the game is buggy with black boxes that make it impossible at times as they cover parts of the puzzle.”
- “Incredible art and music marred by game-breaking graphical glitches.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization for mobile devices has received mixed reviews, with many users experiencing significant performance issues such as framerate drops and stuttering, even on high-end hardware. While some players report smooth performance on specific devices, the general consensus is that the game is not well-optimized for a variety of mobile phones, detracting from the overall experience. Developers are encouraged to address these optimization concerns to enhance gameplay across all devices.
- “Perhaps the developers could focus on optimizing the game's performance for a smoother and better experience.”
- “Smooth performance, great graphics, and great use of sound and music in my experience so far on the Samsung Galaxy S10e.”
- “It runs smoothly on my device and is full of whimsy.”
- “Performance was a major issue for me; I am on a Galaxy S22 Ultra, and the framerate dropped noticeably during gameplay.”
- “It's a beautiful game, but it really has not been optimized to play on mobile phones.”
- “This game is obviously a work of passion; however, it's so poorly optimized that it feels like a cheap hack.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals and relaxing music, which together create an immersive and beautifully crafted environment. Players appreciate the clever puzzles that complement the serene ambiance, although some find navigation challenging on mobile devices. Overall, the atmosphere is described as unique, enchanting, and conducive to problem-solving, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “Visually one of the best games I've ever played, and the music is wonderfully relaxing and atmospheric.”
- “This is a superb game; all the graphics, sounds, and music create a superb relaxing atmosphere.”
- “It was a great game; I'm enamored with the art and the atmosphere it created.”
- “Has a very relaxing atmosphere.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with many noting that certain levels and puzzles require excessive effort and can be ambiguous. This repetitiveness can detract from the overall enjoyment, particularly for those who prefer a more streamlined experience.
- “Certain parts of the game seemed a little too tedious for me, but that's mostly because I'm rather impatient.”
- “The puzzles can be tedious and frustrating at times.”
- “Only real concern is that it can be tedious to play at times.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by sweet and lovable characters, casual comedic elements, and entertaining moments that enhance the overall experience. Players find the humor engaging and enjoyable, contributing to the game's charm alongside its beautiful graphics and realistic storyline.
- “The characters are sweet, funny, and even lovable!”
- “Beautiful graphics, realistic storyline, hilarious characters.”
- “With a casual humor added in.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its unique art style and heartwarming story, featuring engaging puzzles and a lovable cast of characters. Reviewers highlight the emotional depth of the narrative, with many expressing that the heartfelt ending left a lasting impact, evoking strong feelings and even tears of joy. However, some wished for a longer experience to fully immerse in the emotional journey.
- “The unique art style paired with the lovely heartwarming story makes it worth the price.”
- “Fun and engaging story with a heartfelt ending.”
- “Not to mention the storyline is so good and the ending made me cry in a good way.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of annoying ads and in-app purchases (IAP). Players enjoy uninterrupted gameplay and engaging puzzles, contributing to a positive overall experience.
- “Another great game! No ads, just straight gameplay. Good puzzles that make you think. Definitely want to download.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt the gaming experience. I appreciate that I can enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
- “I love that I can progress without spending money. The optional purchases are reasonable and enhance the experience without being necessary.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The feedback indicates a significant concern regarding replayability, with users expressing a desire for the game to be more playable, suggesting that current limitations hinder the potential for repeated enjoyment.
- “I wish it had more replay value.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its effective and charming design, receiving a score of 4 out of 5. The simplicity of the storyboard and line work contributes to the overall appeal, making the characters both relatable and visually engaging.
- “The character development is incredibly engaging, with each character having a unique backstory that adds depth to the overall narrative.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices that truly impact their growth and relationships.”
- “The attention to detail in character arcs is impressive, allowing players to form a genuine connection with each character.”