Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles

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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.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

graphics24 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 environments, which may lead to boredom.

graphics
34 mentions
71 % positive mentions
24 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and unique bioluminescent art style, creating a vibrant and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the impressive visuals and sound design, noting that they enhance the overall experience of the puzzle platformer. While some mechanics could be better communicated through visuals, the overall aesthetic and artistic execution are considered top-notch, with many calling it one of the most beautiful puzzle games they've played.
- “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 going on and looks like nothing else out there.”
gameplay
30 mentions
27 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Lumote is characterized by clever and varied mechanics that are intuitive and easy to grasp, although some puzzle elements may become less intuitive as the game progresses. Players appreciate the effective difficulty curve and the game's ability to reuse mechanics in innovative ways, though there are suggestions for improved visual communication of certain elements. Overall, it offers a unique and atmospheric puzzle experience that balances challenge with accessibility.
- “The game does an excellent job of reusing this mechanic in new and interesting ways.”
- “Lumote seems to have flown a bit under the radar which is a shame because it has all the parts needed to make a fantastic puzzle experience: clever mechanics, not too steep learning progression, enough content where the game never feels either padded or too sparse.”
- “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.”
- “Every new mechanic is intuitive and easy to understand, but the game never once holds your hand.”
atmosphere
16 mentions
88 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charming visuals, engaging sounds, and immersive bioluminescent design, creating a lively and aesthetically pleasing environment. Players appreciate the combination of great music and thoughtful puzzle mechanics, making it an approachable experience that enhances the overall enjoyment. The game's atmosphere is described as both beautiful and captivating, appealing to fans of atmospheric puzzle games.
- “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.”
music
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create an immersive and atmospheric experience, with dynamic changes that reflect the player's actions. Reviewers highlight the fantastic quality of the soundtrack, which enhances the overall mood and complements the visual elements, making it a standout feature for those who appreciate atmospheric soundscapes in gaming.
- “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.”
story
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story revolves around two parasites competing for a bubble, leading to one being banished and attempting to seize the other's territory. It is presented in a non-verbal format, encouraging players to engage their imagination and interpret the narrative themselves.
- “The story is about two parasites who fight over a bubble, and one is banished and tries to take over the other's territory.”
- “Story: it's non-verbal, so let your imagination wander.”
replayability
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative 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 complexity to the puzzles for returning players.
- “Replayability: there is a New Game+ if you want to play it again after finishing it; it is 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, it is the same puzzles again but with a little twist that will make them a bit more confusing.”
- “I'd counter by stressing that there is a 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.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find that certain puzzles in the game can feel more tedious than challenging, leading to a grinding experience rather than an engaging one.
- “Some puzzles also seemed to be rather tedious rather than challenging.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is consistently described as wholesome, highlighting its ability to evoke positive feelings and a sense of warmth in players.