New Super Lucky's Tale

About

Join Lucky on his thrilling journey through the Book of Ages, a magical artifact that opens doors to amazing worlds. Meet new friends, explore exciting lands, and recover the missing pages from the evil sorcerer Jinx and his villainous family, the dreaded Kitty Litter. • Featuring a huge variety of gameplay, from expansive 3D arenas, to side-scrolling levels, rewarding mini-games, mind-bending pu…

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

New Super Lucky's Tale is a charming and colorful platformer that appeals to both kids and adults, reminiscent of classic games like Banjo-Kazooie and Spyro.
The game features smooth controls, engaging gameplay, and a variety of levels that keep the experience fresh and enjoyable.
It includes additional content and improvements over the original Xbox version, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre.

Loading times can be excessively long, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay, especially during challenging boss battles.
Some players find the game too easy, particularly for experienced gamers, and the difficulty spikes can be frustrating.
The dialogue is lengthy and requires reading, which may not be suitable for younger players who struggle with reading skills.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
9%
18%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features fun mechanics, though it may feel too easy for hardcore gamers. Players appreciate the cute characters, solid controls, and fluid mechanics, with some noting minor issues in platforming. Overall, it offers a charming experience with a variety of gameplay elements, making it suitable for a wide audience, including younger players.
- “Cute characters and storyline with great gameplay.”
- “Camera is now controlled by the player and it works wonderfully; there are new mechanics and moves - it feels so great just to double jump around, ground dive from the air, burrow underground, and skate down inclines.”
- “Really great game - fun and fluid game mechanics combined with a great frame rate.”
- “Overall, the gameplay was miserable.”
- “The gameplay is beautiful in all technical aspects, especially since it is a platformer in every sense.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The game's story is praised for its engaging and cute narrative, featuring well-written dialogue and entertaining elements that appeal to both children and adults. Players appreciate the balance between story and gameplay, noting that the narrative effectively sets up the game while allowing for enjoyable platforming experiences. Overall, the story enhances the game's charm and makes it a recommended choice for families and platformer enthusiasts.
- “Either way, it's definitely a game I would recommend to anyone who loves platformers or wants a relaxing good time with a fun story.”
- “Initially, I didn't know what to expect, but the game starts with a great story that sets up the whole game.”
- “Storyline has very well-written dialogue with some entertaining jokes for the parents.”
- “The story is disjointed and fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters or their journey.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and lacking depth, which made the overall experience feel flat.”
- “The narrative feels rushed and incomplete, leaving many questions unanswered and diminishing the impact of the game's events.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The graphics are consistently praised for their colorful and cute aesthetic, with many highlighting the charming character designs and overall visual appeal. Players appreciate the combination of great graphics with enjoyable gameplay, noting that the visuals contribute significantly to the game's fun atmosphere.
- “The graphics are colorful, the music and sound effects are nice, and character designs are awesome.”
- “The game is challenging, the graphics are great, and the characters are really cute and quirky.”
- “But the most adorable graphics are seen from a third-party developer in a really long time.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and creativity, with players highlighting the hilarious dialogue and colorful characters. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The controls are great, the worlds are beautiful, and the characters and their dialogue are hilarious.”
- “It's incredibly charming, funny, and fun, and I can't recommend it enough.”
- “It is super cute and colorful, and some of the dialogue is creative and funny.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight "New Super Lucky's Tale" as a fun and wholesome experience, emphasizing its heartwarming qualities and potential to become a classic in evoking positive emotions.
- “New Super Lucky's Tale - a heartwarming potential classic”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the graphics, music, and character designs are praised, there is no specific mention of character development in the reviews, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point of the game.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound effects in the game are well-received, complementing the colorful graphics and impressive character designs. Overall, the audio elements enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are colorful, the music and sound effects are nice, and character designs are awesome.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game generally performs adequately on Xbox One, but users report occasional freezing and stuttering issues that occur without clear cause.
- “The game plays well enough on Xbox One, but it freezes and stutters for no apparent reason.”