Project LUX

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 75 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • stability
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Project LUX is a visual novel game that explores the relationship between a special investigator and a female amnesiac with the ability to relive other people's memories. The game features a unique Q&A-based gameplay system that allows players to uncover the truth behind the character's past. With its stunning animation and immersive storytelling, Project LUX delivers a compelling and emotional experience.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews
story16 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The animations and character design are well done, providing a visually appealing experience.
  • The story, while short, is engaging and touches on philosophical themes, making it thought-provoking.
  • The voice acting is solid, adding depth to the characters and enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game is very short, lasting only about 1.5 to 2 hours, which many players feel is not worth the price.
  • There is minimal interaction, with most gameplay consisting of reading subtitles and looking at objects, leading to a lack of immersion.
  • The English subtitles are often buggy, with missing lines and poor synchronization, making it difficult for non-Japanese speakers to follow the story.
  • story79 mentions

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and thought-provoking, particularly in its exploration of philosophical themes and human emotions. However, many criticized the execution, noting issues such as incomplete dialogue, lack of interactivity, and a linear narrative that left them feeling disconnected. Overall, while some appreciated the potential of VR as a storytelling medium, others felt the short length and limited choices detracted from the experience.

    • “The story is engaging and Lux was lovely.”
    • “A well-written story combined with high-quality models and animations makes for a compelling VR storytelling experience.”
    • “It effectively uses the 2017 HMD experience as a story delivery mechanism.”
    • “This game is quite broken, as in it fails at the one thing it's set out to do, and that is to tell you a story.”
    • “Some of the dialog gets cut short, or even gets completely omitted altogether, making the story ring hollow.”
    • “Too short, not worth your money, the story did not captivate me.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay is primarily a simple VR visual novel experience focused on dialogue and exploration, with minimal interactivity as players can only look around and use controllers for menu navigation. While some find this approach refreshing compared to typical VR genres, others criticize the lack of substantial gameplay elements and suggest that the game should be fully dubbed rather than relying on subtitles. Overall, the gameplay experience is brief, lasting about 1.5 hours, which some players feel may not justify the price.

    • “While there is minimal gameplay to this (you can't even move your hands and the controllers are just used for menus), I found it to be quite a refreshing break from the majority of wave shooters, simulators, and horror VR games that are available.”
    • “Although about 1.5 hours of gameplay may be a little expensive at this price.”
    • “It's more of a very simple VR visual novel without the gameplay part.”
    • “For a game in which the only gameplay is looking around and dialogue, it really should be dubbed and not subtitled.”
    • “The gameplay consisted of looking at various objects to start a conversation about them and progress the story.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game's stability is notably compromised by various bugs and glitches, particularly in the menus and text display, leading to a frustrating experience. Users report issues such as missing subtitles, screen freezes between scenes, and general unplayability due to these technical problems.

    • “The game opens now with that, but it was still unplayable due to other bugs and glitches that were present involving the menus and the viewpoint.”
    • “The English version is a bit buggy; at least two long lines of text didn't appear.”
    • “The screen freezes for a few seconds in between every scene as well.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics received generally positive feedback, with users praising the great visuals, splendid character design, and lovely animations that enhance immersion, particularly in VR. However, some noted issues like excessive blooming that detracted from the experience. Overall, the graphics are considered appealing and effective in contributing to the game's atmosphere.

    • “Great visuals, splendid character design and animation.”
    • “Animations and visuals are just lovely, and some scenes play into the immersion and use the VR element really well.”
    • “And it does it pretty well with great visuals.”
    • “Although the story was short and VR movements were fairly limited, the graphics were okay enough to appeal to my liking (except the excessive blooming, dear god my eyes).”
    • “- Decent graphics”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development is praised for its impressive visuals and character design, with strong animation and voice work enhancing the narrative. The overall presentation contributes to a compelling experience, making the characters feel engaging and well-crafted.

    • “The narrative is compelling enough, and the character design, voice, and motion capture are all lovely.”
    • “Great visuals, splendid character design and animation.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's VR optimization is minimal, as players are limited to a stationary experience where they primarily observe rather than interact, resulting in a lack of immersive engagement.

    • “The VR aspect of this game is very basic; you just stand or sit in place and watch the performance.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
    • “I experienced long loading times and inconsistent performance, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users express frustration over the limitations of the game's emotional engagement, particularly in its inability to capture sensory experiences like smell and touch, which they feel could enhance the emotional depth of the gameplay.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is generally considered lackluster, but the emotional depth of the character provides a refreshing contrast, enhanced by the immersive qualities of VR.

    • “The emotions of the character (let's face it, the person you are experiencing is bland for the most part) were a nice change of pace, and the immersion of the VR helped a lot in this regard, in spite of the lackluster atmosphere.”
    • “The game tries to create a spooky environment, but it ultimately falls flat, leaving players feeling disconnected and unengaged.”
    • “While the visuals are decent, the overall atmosphere feels empty and uninspired, making it hard to get lost in the experience.”
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