Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles

88%
Game Brain Score Based on 45 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • atmosphere
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Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles is a puzzle-based adventure game where players control a bioluminescent creature in an underwater world. By possessing other creatures and solving complex puzzles, players uncover the truth about the Mastermote and restore life to the depths. Gameplay involves manipulating light and dark elements to progress, with 2D navigation in a 3D environment.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
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Reviews

88%
Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews
graphics12 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and sound design, creating an immersive and atmospheric experience.
  • Puzzles are creatively designed and provide a satisfying challenge, with a good difficulty curve that keeps players engaged.
  • The game is charming and cute, appealing to fans of puzzle platformers with its unique mechanics and enjoyable gameplay.
  • Puzzle mechanics can become less intuitive as the game progresses, leading to frustration and a lack of enjoyment.
  • Some puzzles feel tedious rather than challenging, and the game lacks rewarding exploration elements.
  • The game can feel repetitive, with limited variety in puzzles and mechanics, which may lead to a sense of monotony.
  • graphics17 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and unique bioluminescent art style, creating a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the impressive visuals and sound design, noting that they contribute significantly to the game's charm and aesthetic appeal. While the graphics are generally lauded, some reviewers suggest that certain mechanics could be better communicated through visual cues.

    • “From the colorful visuals to the sound design, everything about this game looks, sounds, and feels really good.”
    • “One of the most beautiful puzzle games I've played, Lumote is a wonderful combination of visuals, sound, and platform design.”
    • “The graphics have this weird, see-through, bioluminescent thing going on and looks like nothing else out there.”
    • “Some mechanics could be communicated better by the visuals, particularly the extending plants.”
    • “The graphics have this weird, see-through, bioluminescent effect that looks like nothing else out there.”
  • gameplay15 mentions

    The gameplay in Lumote is characterized by clever and varied mechanics that are intuitive and easy to grasp, providing a solid difficulty curve and a cohesive experience. While the level and sound design are praised, some players find certain puzzle mechanics less intuitive as the game progresses, with a few mechanics needing clearer visual communication. Overall, the game offers a unique and atmospheric puzzle experience that effectively reuses its mechanics in engaging ways.

    • “The game does an excellent job of reusing this mechanic in new and interesting ways.”
    • “Every new mechanic is intuitive and easy to understand, but the game never once holds your hand.”
    • “Lumote is a very approachable atmospheric puzzle game with unique mechanics.”
    • “Game mechanics behave differently depending on whether they're powered by blue energy, red energy, or are not powered at all.”
    • “Some mechanics could be communicated better by the visuals, particularly the extending plants.”
    • “Gameplay and puzzles are based upon interacting with different species and controlling them.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charming visuals, engaging sounds, and immersive design, creating a lively and aesthetically pleasing environment. Players appreciate the bioluminescent elements and the thoughtful integration of music, which enhances the overall experience. The game is noted for its approachable puzzles that complement the atmospheric setting, making it a delightful choice for fans of the genre.

    • “The atmosphere was totally my aesthetic, and all the cute little noises the mote made had me smiling so much.”
    • “The sounds and music make the world feel alive and atmospheric.”
    • “Beautifully atmospheric, charming and immersive world with thoughtful and enjoyable platform puzzles.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create an immersive and atmospheric experience, with dynamic changes that enhance gameplay. Reviewers highlight the fantastic quality of the soundtrack, which complements the visuals and adds depth to the puzzle-solving elements. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's engaging ambiance.

    • “The sounds and music make the world feel alive and atmospheric.”
    • “Check this game out if you're into atmosphere, great music, and tricky puzzles!”
    • “I love the mood music and how it changes depending on what you're doing.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story revolves around two parasites competing for a bubble, leading to one being banished and attempting to invade the other's territory. It is presented in a non-verbal format, encouraging players to engage their imagination and interpret the narrative creatively.

    • “The story is non-verbal, allowing your imagination to wander.”
    • “The story is about two parasites who fight over a bubble, and one is banished and tries to take over the other's territory.”
    • “The story is non-verbal, so let your imagination wander.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Players highlight a strong replayability factor, noting that many may not fully grasp all solutions during their first playthrough. The inclusion of a New Game+ mode offers a familiar yet slightly altered experience, adding a layer of challenge to the puzzles for returning players.

    • “I'd counter by stressing that there is significant replay value because I'm 100% sure that most players (like myself) sort of stumbled over most of the solutions in the first playthrough.”
    • “Replayability: there is a New Game+ if you want to play it again after finishing it. It features the same puzzles again but with a little twist that will make them a bit more confusing.”
    • “Replayability: there is a New Game+ if you want to play it again after finishing it, but it's the same puzzles again with a little twist that makes them a bit more confusing.”
    • “I'd counter by stressing that there is significant replay value because I'm 100% sure that most players (like myself) stumbled over most of the solutions in the first playthrough.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find that certain puzzles in the game can feel more tedious than challenging, contributing to a sense of grinding rather than engaging gameplay.

    • “Some puzzles also seemed to be rather tedious rather than challenging.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be wholesome, highlighting its ability to evoke positive feelings and foster a sense of warmth and connection.

    • “The game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and I found myself genuinely caring about their journeys.”
    • “I was moved to tears by the emotional depth of the story; it resonated with my own experiences in a profound way.”
    • “The heartfelt moments in the game left a lasting impact on me, reminding me of the importance of love and friendship.”
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