The Legend of Lumina

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The Legend of Lumina is a single player puzzle game with a violence theme. It was developed by Wizbane and was released on July 8, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"The Legend of Lumina" is an exploratory puzzle game set in a mystical forest, where players push blocks to solve levels and lift a curse. It features keyboard and mouse/touch controls, with a map and undo function for assistance. The game uses cookies to save data, and has undergone several updates to improve gameplay and fix bugs.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Charming and visually appealing with nice pixel art and a relaxing soundtrack.
Well-designed puzzles with a good difficulty curve that gradually increase in challenge, providing satisfying 'a-ha!' moments.
Free to play, making it an excellent choice for puzzle enthusiasts looking for a short and engaging experience.

Some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult, especially towards the end, potentially requiring external guides.
The game lacks clear instructions for controls and features, such as the undo function, which can lead to confusion.
Limited replayability and no significant content after completion, which may leave players wanting more.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and gradual introduction of mechanics, which keeps it fresh and engaging without overstaying its welcome. Players appreciate the well-designed puzzles that increase in complexity, effectively utilizing classic sokoban mechanics alongside new movement abilities. The charming visuals and music complement the experience, making it a delightful and challenging puzzle game that can be completed in a single afternoon.
- “Simple but has just enough mechanics to feel fresh and doesn't wear out its welcome.”
- “Each new gameplay mechanic, such as different kinds of movable blocks, is introduced very well with one or two rooms of simple puzzles to get familiar with them.”
- “The mechanics are simple and intuitive, but the various interactions keep things interesting.”
- “The game uses very classic sokoban mechanics; you basically only push rocks or roll boulders/barrels in order to make a path.”
- “Indeed, the player could use the new mechanic to completely destroy a prior level or cheese situations it wasn't aimed at.”
- “It's basically a sokoban-style game with impressively difficult puzzles based on using movement abilities gained during gameplay, but is small enough that you can finish it comfortably in an afternoon.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant, calming, and fitting for the environment, enhancing the overall atmosphere without being overly distracting. While some players wish the tracks were longer and less repetitive, the soundtrack is appreciated for its charm and ability to complement the gameplay experience. However, there are concerns about the developer's push for additional soundtrack DLC, which some view as a form of digital panhandling.
- “Great music, pleasant and not too distracting, pretty graphics, fun and challenging puzzles. Really enjoyable!”
- “Nice relaxing soundtrack.”
- “It is challenging, but also quite relaxing, as it has calming music and a peaceful forest setting.”
- “I wish the music tracks in the game were a little bit longer and didn't loop so fast, but other than that I have no complaints.”
- “Although the music is nothing to write home about in particular, it is fitting for the environment and atmosphere.”
- “This is only free in a rudimentary sense... the developer has their hand out for a 'donation' for this as you're expected to buy some extra soundtrack DLC from Steam... digital panhandling.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising its nice pixel art style and immersive environments that enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize it as lazy and reminiscent of outdated 1990s flash games. Despite the divided opinions, many players appreciate the retro aesthetic and find it charming, contributing positively to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Nice pixel art style.”
- “Great music, pleasant and not too distracting, pretty graphics, fun and challenging puzzles. Really enjoyable!”
- “Unlike the sterile abstract aesthetics of pure sokobans, this is set in the 'real' world, among ruins of an old city reclaimed by nature.”
- “The Legend of Lumina is a simple puzzle game ripping off Sokoban, and remarkably, with graphics about the same quality as the original 1990s flash game.”
- “This features really godawful, lazy pixel art instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is minimal and serves primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay, offering a simple yet rewarding narrative that adds some flavor without being a central focus.
- “The story is simple yet rewarding.”
- “The primary appeal of the game is clearly the gameplay, as the small snippet of story merely acts as set dressing.”
- “There is a very light story concept, which gives some flavor.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The atmosphere is generally well-received, with the music complementing the environment effectively, even if it isn't particularly memorable.
- “The music, while not groundbreaking, perfectly complements the environment and enhances the overall atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “The combination of visuals and sound design creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
- “Although the music is nothing to write home about in particular, it is fitting for the environment and atmosphere.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to repetitive puzzle-solving during backtracking, which is compounded by unclear navigation and limited skip options. The design leads to tedious loops when players make incorrect turns, further detracting from the overall experience.
- “While backtracking, you have to solve the same puzzles several times, which is tedious and makes all the obligatory walking back and forth across the map quite frustrating, especially when it is not always evident where to go next or what you can solve with your current abilities.”
- “There are attempts to make some puzzles skippable with certain abilities, but not enough. There are a few areas where if you take the wrong turn, you can't backtrack and instead have to navigate back to where you were in a large, tedious loop.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of frustration and self-doubt regarding the emotional impact of puzzle-solving in the game, feeling overwhelmed and inadequate when faced with challenging tasks.

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The Legend of Lumina is a puzzle game with violence theme.

The Legend of Lumina is available on PC, Web Browser, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing The Legend of Lumina.

The Legend of Lumina was released on July 8, 2024.

The Legend of Lumina was developed by Wizbane.

The Legend of Lumina has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

The Legend of Lumina is a single player game.

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