Metropolis Lux Obscura

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 287 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Although it’s easy to blaze through, Metropolis is a pretty enjoyable match-3. It has an enjoyable story, and you can replay it for the alternate endings, or just to listen to the soundtrack.
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Metropolis: Lux Obscura is a narrative-driven, strategy-based game with comic book art style. You play as a man just released from prison, seeking revenge and answers in a corrupt city. Gameplay involves matching cards to perform actions, with choices affecting the story's outcome. Explore the gritty world and make tough decisions in this noir-inspired title.

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Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 287 reviews
story75 positive mentions
replayability6 negative mentions
  • Gorgeous comic art style that evokes a strong Sin City vibe.
  • Engaging story with multiple endings that encourages replayability.
  • Fun match-3 gameplay that adds a strategic element to combat.
  • The game is very short, with most players completing it in under 2 hours.
  • Gameplay can be frustrating due to random elements and difficulty spikes.
  • Voice acting and translation quality are inconsistent, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story283 mentions

    The story of "Metropolis: Lux Obscura" is a dark, gritty narrative inspired by noir themes, particularly reminiscent of "Sin City," featuring a protagonist navigating a life of crime after prison. While the game offers multiple endings based on player choices, many reviewers found the overall story to be too short and lacking in depth, with some expressing a desire for more character development and plot complexity. The unique comic book art style and engaging voice acting enhance the experience, but the brevity and simplicity of the story left some players wanting more.

    • “The cutscenes and story are absolutely engrossing with excellent art, writing, and voice acting.”
    • “Metropolis: Lux Obscura is a story-rich match 3 puzzle game both developed and published by Ktulhu Solutions.”
    • “Each of the four stories is unique despite sharing a few key plot points, making replaying the game worthwhile.”
    • “The story ends faster than you will believe.”
    • “My issue is that the game is too short, there is too much story missing.”
    • “The art looks good and the atmosphere works, but there's just not enough substance to sink your teeth into, and zero originality in the story or setting.”
  • gameplay89 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is a mix of match-three mechanics and visual novel elements, set against a stylish noir backdrop reminiscent of Sin City. While some players find the match-three puzzles engaging and the art style captivating, others criticize the gameplay for being unpolished, repetitive, and lacking depth, with many expressing disappointment over the short duration and unsatisfactory endings. Overall, the gameplay offers a unique blend of mechanics that may appeal to fans of casual puzzle games, but it suffers from balance issues and a lack of content.

    • “Fantastic art, fully voiced, simple and fun mechanics (match-3 type game), over the top neo-noir story full of references to movies and comics (mostly Sin City).”
    • “This title has some extremely addictive match 3 gameplay that is cleverly woven into a very engrossing narrative which keeps you coming back for more as you just can't stop playing because you want to see what happens next.”
    • “In summary, the fantastic match 3 gameplay truly compliments the wonderfully dark storyline in this title.”
    • “I don't recommend this game; it's lame and way too short. All of the endings are bad, and the game is very unsatisfying. The main match-three gameplay is a lame cluster, not to mention unpolished as hell. Half the time it will glitch out, and you will have to restart from the menu. The console ports also have the exact same issue. This game just lacks polish completely.”
    • “Gameplay mechanics: moronic.”
    • “It seems that most of the time you can finish the story in less than 2 hours, or less than 10 matches of gameplay.”
  • graphics67 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning comic book art style, reminiscent of "Sin City," featuring unique and plentiful artwork that enhances the noir atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the aesthetic appeal and clever design of the visuals, which complement the gameplay, although some note that the adult content is limited. Overall, the art style is considered the standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “This game really makes me think about the movie 'Sin City' but in an action comic book art style; it's extremely good looking and enjoyable to look at.”
    • “Metropolis Lux Obscura is an authentic noir experience provided by the atmosphere, music, and unique artwork.”
    • “The art style is amazing.”
    • “The tough man's match-3 puzzler, Metropolis: Lux Obscura, is simply not worth anyone's time, because, underneath the dark and sexy comic book art style, lies a lame excuse for a story, and equally lame excuse for a game - and, no, the low price, as well as the undressed, busty ladies, can't save this.”
    • “The artwork mentioned above is plentiful, but it's worth mentioning that a fair amount of it would be considered 'rated R' content in the film industry.”
    • “The art work is either what you like or not, same with the match 3 concept.”
  • music53 mentions

    The music in the game has received positive feedback for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its fitting noir style and immersive quality. While the soundtrack is praised for being excellent and reminiscent of iconic scores, some players mentioned that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of music, art, and voice acting contributes significantly to the game's engaging experience.

    • “The art is gorgeous, the music fits perfectly and the story is told in a gritty and stylish way.”
    • “Metropolis Lux Obscura is an authentic noir experience provided by the atmosphere, music, and unique artwork.”
    • “The game uses absolutely beautiful 'Frank Miller' style comic book art, excellent weather effects, and a fantastic original soundtrack that combine to give the title a very appealing 'film noir' type atmosphere that totally complements the foreboding storyline.”
    • “Music can start feeling repetitive.”
    • “It has comic level sketch art and a semi-solid soundtrack.”
    • “The look and feel was great (though the iconography on the match 3 game could do with some work) and music/vo was decent.”
  • atmosphere26 mentions

    The atmosphere of "Metropolis Lux Obscura" is widely praised for its authentic noir experience, characterized by dark, gritty visuals and a compelling soundtrack that enhances the foreboding storyline. The game's comic book art style and atmospheric elements effectively draw players into its world, although some reviewers noted a lack of originality in the narrative. Overall, the combination of striking visuals and fitting music creates a captivating ambiance that resonates with fans of the genre.

    • “Metropolis lux obscura is an authentic noir experience provided by the atmosphere, music, and unique artwork.”
    • “The game uses absolutely beautiful 'Frank Miller' style comic book art, excellent weather effects, and a fantastic original soundtrack that combine to give the title a very appealing 'film noir' type atmosphere that totally complements the foreboding storyline.”
    • “The game has a dark and tense tone oozing with a gritty, grimy, and gruesome atmosphere.”
    • “Metropolis Lux Obscura is a game with an atmosphere that strongly recalls the movie Sin City!”
    • “The dark atmosphere is underlined by fitting music.”
  • replayability24 mentions

    The game offers some replayability through its four unique endings, encouraging players to explore different choices. However, many reviewers note that once all endings are achieved, the overall replay value diminishes significantly, as the story branches are minimal and the gameplay outside the narrative is limited. Overall, while there is initial replay potential, it may not sustain long-term interest.

    • “Worthy game, short but replayable in order to get the 4 endings, or just for extra fun.”
    • “4 unique endings that allow for replayability.”
    • “There is some replayability though as there are four different endings depending on the choices that you make as the story progresses.”
    • “But until then, it breaks my heart but the game loses replay value and I can't recommend it.”
    • “Bear in mind the story branches and how you get your endings are pretty minimal and there's absolutely no replay value.”
    • “Not much replay value when all 4 endings have been reached.”
  • character development8 mentions

    Overall, reviews indicate that the game suffers from insufficient character development, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the story. Players express a desire for deeper character arcs and suggest that additional modes could enhance character progression beyond the main storyline.

    • “The stories, however, could have used some more character development for full enjoyment.”
    • “The game reads like a graphic novel but suffers greatly from poor or lack of character development.”
    • “I would absolutely love to see an endless or survival mode for the match 3, where your character development doesn't get cut off by the end of the story.”
    • “Whether it's gameplay, character development, or storylines, there just isn't enough of any of them to make this game worth it.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of absurdity and clever voice acting, which many find to be superb and genuinely funny. While some elements, particularly the sexual content, are viewed as unnecessary, they are presented in a way that remains accessible to more conservative players. Overall, the humor is described as entertaining but somewhat brief.

    • “Also of note is the voice acting which is superbly done, completely believable and many times hilarious.”
    • “Funny mixed up and way too short.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while the game features appealing stories and visuals, it lacks emotional depth and context, leading to a feeling of dissatisfaction. The brevity of the game, combined with the absence of impactful storytelling, contributes to a sense of being shortchanged.

  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for prioritizing profit over quality, leading players to feel that it resembles a quick cash grab rather than a well-developed experience.

    • “There are some decent ideas here, but it feels like the devs went for a quick cash grab instead of making a proper game.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, with frequent bugs causing objects to merge unexpectedly, which can lead to game-breaking scenarios. While some players attribute these problems to personal misfortune, the overall sentiment indicates that stability is a concern for many.

    • “My game got very buggy; I moved one thing and then it 'merged' with another block. If I can't somehow get 3 other blocks forming under this merged block, then bye-bye game. But even that was not something awful, and maybe I'm just unlucky.”
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Play time

2hMedian play time
2hAverage play time
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