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Rescue Lucy

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31%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
gameplay, music
35% User Score Based on 40 reviews

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Rescue Lucy is a single player puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by Starodymov and was released on June 3, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

"Rescue Lucy" is a first-person detection adventure game where you play as a girl searching for her missing dog, Lucy, in a dark forest. After entering an old house, the game turns into a chilling horror experience with mystical surprises around every corner. The game features atmospheric, gothic settings and challenges players to confront their fears.

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35%
Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a quirky and spooky atmosphere that can be enjoyable for casual players.
  • It's a low-cost game that provides a simple point-and-click experience, making it accessible for those looking for a short play session.
  • The graphics are colorful and appealing, contributing to a pleasant visual experience.
  • The gameplay is very short, often completed in under an hour, leading to a feeling of insufficient content.
  • The game lacks intuitive design, with no clear indications of usable objects or hints, making it frustrating for players.
  • Many players found the overall experience to be repetitive and lacking in depth, with minimal replay value.
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the classic point-and-click mechanics, while others criticize it for being short, boring, and difficult to navigate. Many users noted that the overall experience is lacking depth, with gameplay times often under 30 minutes, leading to disappointment regarding its value.

    • “The gameplay itself is classic point and click which I love!”
    • “All of the main game + 2 DLCs gameplay time are less than 30 minutes.”
    • “This game is difficult to navigate, has spotty gameplay elements (fields don't really work well), and is overall just a 'meh' outing.”
    • “Rescue Lucy is a flash game with fairly nice graphics but pretty awful gameplay.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised for their colorful and appealing visuals, with some describing them as beautiful and engaging. However, they are often contrasted with poor gameplay experiences, leading to mixed overall impressions.

    • “Colourful visuals”
    • “Beautiful graphics and music will relax and haunt you during the search through the mysterious house.”
    • “The graphics were quite nice, that's what lured me in.”
    • “Limited graphics, no voice, puzzles that kill you and force you to start from the beginning of the game is not anyone's definition of 'relaxing'.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is characterized by repetitive loops that enhance the atmosphere, described as both beautiful and haunting, contributing to a relaxing yet immersive experience. While the sound design is minimal, it effectively complements the game's graphics and adds a layer of realism to the adventure. Overall, players appreciate the music for its ability to enrich the gameplay despite its simplicity.

    • “Beautiful graphics and music will relax and haunt you during the search through the mysterious house.”
    • “I really enjoyed the game; it was a bit challenging, but the music was great and the extra sounds were quite realistic.”
    • “It's a point-and-click adventure with no bells and whistles, except for a little sound and some music loops.”
    • “The music is repetitive.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is described as intense and creepy, maintaining a spooky essence reminiscent of the original, though some reviewers noted a lack of danger and direction. While the ambiance is appreciated, criticisms include obtuse puzzles and an unsatisfactory ending that detracts from the overall experience.

    • “And the atmosphere and mystery was quite intense!”
    • “The atmosphere is creepy, but it seems that the death-time is gone in confrontations.”
    • “It was really lovely though and I did like the atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is creepy, but it seems that the sense of danger is absent during confrontations.”
    • “This isn't much different from the original, spooky atmosphere, but it features only a single moment of actual danger, obtuse puzzles, no sense of direction, no changing cursor to indicate interactables, no explanations, and an extremely strange, unexpected, and quite simply inappropriate ending.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around a young girl searching for her lost dog, Lucy, in a spooky manor, presenting a basic yet engaging premise. While some users suggest purchasing the game on sale, they appreciate the developers' unique storytelling and puzzle concepts.

    • “I like to support developers that have good and different story and puzzle ideas like this.”
    • “The story is very basic - you are a little girl, your dog Lucy got lost in a spooky manor and you must find her.”
    • “The plot lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
    • “The narrative feels rushed and leaves many questions unanswered.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find humor in the irony of reviewers criticizing the cost of a game that is still cheaper than a cup of coffee, highlighting a lighthearted perspective on value in gaming.

    • “I find it a bit funny when reviewers actually complain about a game's cost when a game (albeit a short one) costs less than a cup of coffee.”
    • “The humor in this game is so clever; it had me laughing out loud at the unexpected twists and witty dialogue.”
    • “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that keep you entertained throughout.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers minimal replay value, suggesting that players may not find sufficient incentive to revisit it after completing the main content.

    • “The game has minimal replay value.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates excellent stability, with users reporting no glitches or issues during gameplay.

    • “There were no glitches or issues running it.”
    • “The game ran smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
    • “I experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
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Rescue Lucy is a puzzle game with horror theme.

Rescue Lucy is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Rescue Lucy was released on June 3, 2016.

Rescue Lucy was developed by Starodymov.

Rescue Lucy has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Rescue Lucy is a single player game.

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