Luxaren Allure

About

Karuna and Aurelie were friends. Then Aurelie went off and found the infernal armor of Ellicide and became the Evil Overlord Darkloft. Karuna is the only one who can stop her. But Karuna loves Aurelie, even now. She won't be alone on her adventure. Chisa, her trusty baby-faced, axe-wielding squire; Merel, the ruins-loving (and human-loving) naga mage; and Lynette, the prickly holy warrior from th…

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

High-quality yuri RPG with a strong narrative and well-developed character dynamics.
The game is free, offering great value with a lot of content, including engaging lore and character relationships.
Delightful romantic elements combined with enjoyable gameplay mechanics, making it a charming experience for fans of the genre.

Some gameplay mechanics feel dated, with issues like slow map traversal and frequent backtracking.
One character, Lynette, is perceived as irritating and detracts from the overall experience.
The music can be jarring at times, with some tracks not fitting the game's fantasy RPG theme.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its sweetness and engaging themes of love and expectations, intertwined with action elements like monster-slaying and kingdom-saving. However, some characters, particularly Aurelie, evoke mixed feelings due to their development and lack of closure, leading to a sense of disappointment. Overall, while the narrative has its flaws, it offers a compelling premise and enjoyable character interactions.
- “This is an amazing story, really sweet and good; I love how cute they are.”
- “It's also a story about love and expectations while also murdering monsters and helping save the kingdoms across the land.”
- “Karuna and Aurelie were friends who were in love with each other but too afraid to admit it. After a quick rescue mission, Aurelie finds this evil suit of armor and gets possessed by an evil warlord.”
- “Anytime she became close to likable, she insults the party, which causes me to lose my sympathy. It's sad because her backstory wants me to root for her success.”
- “She entered the story hoping to be a hero but ends the story a failure with no closure at all for her.”
- “But while I’m disappointed in her, the story seems to hate her to the point where I don’t think she's safe with it.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally basic, lacking unique character mechanics or skill development, but offers enough equipment variety through crafting and dungeon exploration to engage players for its 12-20 hour duration. While some aspects feel dated, particularly in map traversal with backtracking and slow movement, there are enjoyable mechanics and a sense of heart in the design. Overall, the experience is mixed, with some players appreciating the integration of gameplay and story despite its limitations.
- “The gameplay, while mostly basic with little unique in character mechanics or skill development, has enough options in its equipment found from both its crafting system and dungeons to keep the average player entertained throughout the game's 12-20 hour runtime.”
- “A bit of gameplay-story integration, and I’ve seen a few reviews that say that Singwind Pass felt long, but I didn’t mind it as it told you how long it was and the sections weren’t that big, with a healing spot between each section, so it didn’t bother me.”
- “The gameplay is mostly basic with little unique character mechanics or skill development, but it has enough options in its equipment found from both its crafting system and dungeons to keep the average player entertained throughout the game's 12-20 hour runtime.”
- “It does feel a bit dated at times in the gameplay aspect, but the worst part is the map traversal with frequent backtracking, mazes, and slow running speed.”
- “It's a bit dated in terms of gameplay and characters/twists, which is to be expected seeing as how it's about 7-10 years old now in terms of release and development, but there is genuine heart and effort put in.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its upbeat and unique style, while others found it jarring and had to turn it off in favor of their own soundtracks. The soundtrack features unexpected genres, such as techno, which can create a dissonance with the fantasy RPG setting, but some players appreciate the distinctiveness and quality of the compositions. Overall, the music is seen as a notable aspect that may take time to adjust to.
- “I've thoroughly enjoyed exploring areas, crafting weapons, armor, and items, and making my characters stronger for the battles while enjoying some upbeat music.”
- “The music is also a bit different than what you'd expect for a fantasy RPG, but it is good. The enemies are challenging enough without being cheap, and the boss designs can get very much out there, but in a good and unnerving way.”
- “The music was kind of grating, so I had to turn it off and substitute my own OST.”
- “The music, however, took me a while to get used to.”
- “After hearing that kick-ass title song, the techno song for the first town gave me whiplash since I wasn’t expecting that kind of music.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that achieving 100% completion takes around 15 hours, but many engage in excessive grinding by interacting with every NPC for additional content. This suggests that while the game offers depth, it may encourage more grinding than necessary for completion.
- “I spent over 15 hours just grinding for 100%, but I ended up doing much more than necessary by talking to every incidental NPC to see what they had to say.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as endearing and enjoyable, complementing the surprisingly complex combat mechanics.
- “Very enjoyable (and surprisingly complex) combat and an endearing atmosphere.”