Lux Delux

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Lux 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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Play Modes

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 276 reviews

replayability2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Lux Delux offers a staggering variety of over 1000 maps, providing endless gameplay options and strategic challenges.
The AI is challenging and can be customized, making each game unique and engaging.
The game is simple to learn yet addictive, making it a great choice for both casual and dedicated strategy gamers.

The graphics and user interface are dated and can feel clunky, detracting from the overall experience.
Some players have reported frustrating AI behavior and unbalanced gameplay, leading to feelings of unfairness.
Multiplayer functionality is unreliable, with many players experiencing connection issues and a lack of active games.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
77%
12%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and diverse maps that challenge players to think critically, with some maps offering unique puzzles that enhance the experience. While the game runs smoothly with no bugs and allows for customization, there are concerns about the lack of explanation for core mechanics and the need for improved visuals. Overall, it offers a fresh take on classic risk-style gameplay with enjoyable multiplayer options.
- “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 the whole thing is just a grid of lanes. 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.”
- “First off, nowhere is the basic mechanic of the game explained -- how are losses in combat determined?”
- “- could use some improvement in gameplay visuals”
- “It isn't Risk, although it's based on the same mechanics (and it has a few Risk-like maps in the collection).”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The graphics of the game are generally considered basic and somewhat dated, lacking the high quality and sophisticated interfaces found in modern titles. Users have reported various graphical glitches and inconsistencies in map quality, indicating a need for improvement in visual presentation. While the game is not graphically demanding, making it accessible for many computers, the overall visual experience leaves much to be desired.
- “I would wish for an updated graphic interface; the visuals are at best adequate and somewhat dated, and a more sophisticated map creator/editor would be great.”
- “Game is also easy for many computers to run as it is not too graphically taxing.”
- “Negatives: the maps vary quite a bit in their graphical quality.”
- “It has a few graphical hitches in full screen and some maps are confusing and not drawn out that great.”
- “This game needs to be fixed; a lot of graphic bugs.”
- “Graphics very basic, so be warned.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The music in the game is described as minimalistic, aligning well with the overall theme, though some users feel it may be lacking in depth.
- “The sound and music go well according to the game theme.”
- “The music feels bare-bones and lacks depth.”
- “The music is just my opinion, but it doesn't stand out.”
- “The sound and music do fit the game theme, but they are not memorable.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with smooth gameplay and a wide variety of maps available for free. However, some users have reported minor glitches, particularly on Mac systems, indicating that while the game is mostly stable, there are occasional graphic issues.
- “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 significant graphic glitches that disrupt the overall experience.”
- “The game suffers from frequent graphic glitches that can be quite distracting.”
- “I encountered numerous graphic glitches that affected my gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, comparing it to a drawn-out tennis match where control shifts back and forth across large maps, leading to repetitive gameplay. This back-and-forth dynamic can detract from the overall enjoyment, making the experience feel laborious at times.
- “The game feels like a tedious tennis match where the ball keeps flying from one end of the court to the other, making grinding feel repetitive and unengaging.”
- “The large maps contribute to a grinding experience that lacks excitement, as players are forced to engage in drawn-out strategies without much variation.”
- “Grinding in this game often feels like a chore, with little reward for the time invested, leading to a frustrating experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to offer significant replayability, making it a worthwhile investment for solo play.
- “Well worth the price as a solo game, with tons of replay value.”