Lux Delux
- May 1, 2015
- Sillysoft Games
Get on SteamLux Delux is a turn-based strategy game with a variety of maps and game modes to choose from. Players must expand their territories, build armies, and defeat their opponents to achieve victory. With a wide range of customization options and the ability to play against AI or human opponents online, Lux Delux offers endless replayability.
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Reviews
- Lux Delux offers a vast selection of over 1000 maps, providing endless variety and replayability for fans of strategy games.
- The AI is challenging and well-designed, making each game feel unique and requiring players to adapt their strategies.
- The game is simple to learn yet offers depth in gameplay, making it accessible for casual players while still engaging for seasoned strategists.
- The graphics and user interface are dated and may feel bare-bones compared to modern games, which could detract from the overall experience.
- Some players have reported issues with the AI making seemingly unfair decisions, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
- Multiplayer functionality is often criticized for being unreliable, with many players experiencing difficulties in connecting or finding matches.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and diverse maps that encourage strategic thinking, with some maps offering unique challenges that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the customization options and the absence of bugs, although there are calls for improved visuals and clearer explanations of core mechanics. Overall, the game successfully combines familiar elements with fresh environments, making each session feel like a new conquest.
“Trying different maps and seeing the way people push risk mechanics to their absolute limit has been a joy.”
“There's one map designed to look like a 200-meter Olympic swimming pool, and I thought it would be awful, but it actually proved to be a brain-wracking math puzzle that I loved. The more conceptual maps do a great job of really getting you to think about the game and its mechanics.”
“Despite having the exact same mechanics every time, seeing these new environments and moving your units throughout them makes you feel like you're conquering completely new areas.”
“It isn't Risk, although it's based on the same mechanics (and it has a few Risk-like maps in the collection).”
“First off, nowhere is the basic mechanic of the game explained -- how are losses in combat determined?”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered basic and somewhat dated, lacking the high-quality visuals and sophisticated interfaces found in modern titles. Users have noted various graphical glitches and inconsistencies in map quality, indicating a need for improvement in visual presentation. While the game is easy to run on less powerful computers, its overall graphical experience leaves much to be desired.
“I would wish for an updated graphic interface; the visuals are at best adequate and somewhat dated.”
“Game is also easy for many computers to run as it is not too graphically taxing.”
“It has a few graphical hitches in full screen, and some maps are confusing and not drawn out that great.”
“It doesn't have the top graphics quality or fancy UIs of most modern games.”
“Graphics are very basic, so be warned.”
“This game needs to be fixed; a lot of graphic bugs.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered to complement the theme effectively, although some users feel it is somewhat basic or minimalistic. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience despite its simplicity.
“The sound and music go well according to the game theme.”
“The music feels bare-bones and lacks depth.”
“The sound and music do not enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The music seems to be just an afterthought.”
- stability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its stability, offering smooth gameplay and a wide variety of maps without significant bugs. However, some users have reported minor graphical glitches, particularly on Mac systems.
“I did not expect much from a simple risk game, but with the amount of maps you can download for free, and the game being stable and not buggy, this game is truly great if you like Risk.”
“There are frequent graphic glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
“The game suffers from stability issues that lead to unexpected crashes.”
“I often encounter bugs that affect the overall stability of the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, likening it to a drawn-out tennis match where the action shifts back and forth across large maps, leading to repetitive gameplay.
“The game feels like a never-ending grind, where progress is painfully slow and repetitive.”
“Grinding in this game is more tedious than enjoyable, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The constant need to grind for resources turns what could be an exciting experience into a monotonous chore.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to have significant replayability, making it a worthwhile investment for solo play.
“Well worth the price as a solo game, with tons of replay value.”
