Luminous Plume
- November 5, 2020
- XenoHorizon
Get on Steam"Luminous Plume" is a real-time action RPG inspired by JRPGs, featuring flashy combat and customizable skills. The game offers a story of personal growth and courage, spread across ten stages and filled with diverse enemies and bosses. With adjustable difficulty levels, unique mechanics such as "Shield," and a vibrant soundtrack, it is a thrilling journey of self-discovery.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The combat system is engaging and combines elements from both Ys and Tales series, providing a fast-paced and satisfying experience.
- The soundtrack is outstanding, with memorable and emotional pieces that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The game features well-developed characters and a decent story focused on personal growth, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from pacing issues, with players gaining skills and items too quickly, leading to an overwhelming experience.
- There are several bugs and technical issues, including game freezes and input problems, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The game lacks exploration and side content, focusing primarily on combat, which may leave some players wanting more variety.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of fast-paced action reminiscent of the Ys series and ability-based combat similar to Tales, featuring engaging RPG mechanics and a unique risk-reward system. However, players note a lack of content and open-world elements, with some mechanics remaining unexplained. Despite these shortcomings, the battle system is enjoyable and worth exploring.
“I think the game still makes a decent attempt at combining the mechanics of Ys and Tales while adding its own risk-reward mechanics.”
“With deep, engaging gameplay, outstanding music, lovely art, a unique world, and a really interesting story, it has pretty much everything you'd want from a game.”
“Defending is more akin to Ys, due to the flash guard mechanic, but it can't be abused as much because you can't cancel attack animations into guarding.”
“I read on Discord that there was a patch to strengthen late-game enemies, but even a stat boost won't make much of a difference if the player has access to mechanically powerful techs and passives.”
“Some of the mechanics, most notably shifting your accessories to other items, never gets explained to you in-game.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is concise and focuses on the main character's personal growth rather than a grand adventure, offering a decent narrative experience despite its brevity. Players appreciate the engaging gameplay, outstanding music, and unique world that complement the interesting plot.
“With deep, engaging gameplay, outstanding music, lovely art, a unique world, and a really interesting story, it has pretty much everything you'd want from a game.”
“The story is a bit short, but pretty decent!”
“The plot is more about the main character's personal growth than any grand adventure about saving the world.”
“You still get the story, the skills, the combat, and the customization... but it happens a lot faster with little filler.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game, composed by Aoki Katsumata, is widely praised for its electrifying and unforgettable quality, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the nostalgic and engaging nature of the soundtrack, making it a standout feature that complements the game's deep gameplay and beautiful art. Many recommend purchasing the soundtrack separately due to its exceptional quality.
“With deep, engaging gameplay, outstanding music, lovely art, a unique world, and a really interesting story, it has pretty much everything you'd want from a game.”
“It also features beautiful art and environments that make the game just as good to watch as to play, and an electrifying and unforgettable soundtrack by Aoki Katsumata. Luminous Plume delivers an outstanding experience and is well worth its price.”
“The entire soundtrack comes to us from freelance composer Aoki Katsumata, and it's simply amazing.”
“The soundtrack is also solid; there's something nostalgic about it even though I just played it in the last week.”
“Soundtrack: oh god, can I even talk about this without gushing my soul out?”
“The entire soundtrack comes to us from freelance composer Aoki Katsumata and it's simply amazing.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game lacks grinding and exploration, offering minimal sidequests and focusing primarily on combat. Some players express a desire for more grinding opportunities and level replayability, suggesting that the current structure feels too limited.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have reported experiencing multiple random game freezes, specifically during cutscenes and when activating certain abilities, indicating stability issues that may affect gameplay.
“I experienced about 5 random game freezes during my time playing, 2 of which occurred during cutscenes and 3 when activating my aura drive ability.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered several stability issues, including lag spikes and unexpected shutdowns.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that while the boss themes are exhilarating, the emotional music effectively enhances the context of the scenes, creating a deeper connection to the narrative.
“The boss themes are incredibly hype, while the more emotional pieces perfectly complement the context of the scenes they accompany.”
“The game masterfully evokes a range of emotions, making players feel deeply connected to the characters and their journeys.”
“Every emotional moment is beautifully crafted, leaving a lasting impact that resonates long after the game is over.”
