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Luminous Plume

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62%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, story
100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Luminous Plume is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by XenoHorizon and was released on November 5, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
emotional3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The combat system is engaging and combines elements from both Ys and Tales series, providing a fast-paced and enjoyable experience.
  • The game features a solid story with well-developed characters and a nostalgic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Luminous Plume is relatively short, making it a great option for a weekend playthrough without filler content.
  • The game suffers from pacing issues, with players gaining skills and items too quickly, leading to an overwhelming experience.
  • There are several bugs present, including game freezes and issues with side quests that can disrupt gameplay.
  • The lack of exploration and limited side quests may leave some players wanting more content beyond the combat-focused gameplay.
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a blend of fast-paced action reminiscent of the Ys series and ability-based combat similar to Tales, offering engaging mechanics and a fun battle system. However, players note a lack of open-world exploration and content, with some mechanics not being adequately explained. Overall, while the game has its shortcomings, it successfully combines various elements to create a unique experience.

    • “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.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is concise and focuses on the main character's personal growth rather than a grand adventure, offering a decent narrative that complements the engaging gameplay and unique world. While some find it a bit short, it is praised for its interesting plot and overall quality.

    • “Good story, interesting world.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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, suggesting that it is a standout feature worth purchasing separately. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's deep gameplay and beautiful art, making it a memorable aspect of the experience.

    • “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.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the game lacks grinding and exploration, offering limited sidequests primarily focused on combat. Some players express a desire for more grinding opportunities and level replayability, suggesting that the current structure feels too restrictive.

    • “I almost wish there was more grinding and the ability to replay levels... and I never say that.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I find the grinding mechanics to be repetitive and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report experiencing several random game freezes, with incidents occurring during cutscenes and while using specific 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.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 resonate deeply with the context of the scenes they accompany.”
    • “The game masterfully evokes a range of emotions, making players feel connected to the characters and their journeys.”
    • “Each emotional moment is beautifully crafted, leaving a lasting impact that lingers long after the game is over.”
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Luminous Plume is a hack and slash game with fantasy theme.

Luminous Plume is available on PC and Windows.

Luminous Plume was released on November 5, 2020.

Luminous Plume was developed by XenoHorizon.

Luminous Plume has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its gameplay.

Luminous Plume is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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