Lucidity

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

7

Pros:

Gorgeous storybook visuals, Poignant, welltold story.

Cons:

Can be played through in only a few hours, Difficulty can be maddening at times, Can't zoom out for a better sense of what's ahead or below.

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Last revision on April 4, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Gorgeous storybook visuals, Poignant, welltold story

Reviewers Didn't Like

Can be played through in only a few hours, Difficulty can be maddening at times, Can't zoom out for a better sense of what's ahead or below

Expert reviews and ratings

Lucidity is an inexpensive diversion that failed to really captivate us, despite its distinctive style and gameplay....

By Expert Reviews on January 26, 2010

100

Freddy Kruger is not home and the adorable Sofi is all alone. In "Lucidity", you are given the opportunity to jump into her dreams for an incredible visual experience equal to that of "What Dreams May Come".Story: 10 out of 10Sound asleep at her...

By BrightHub on November 22, 2009

As gaming evolves with more powerful technology and higher cinematic aspirations from developers, an increasing malaise has risen with the trend of games that are far more art than game. Whereas some seem to be able to manage such a concept (Fumito...

By Gaming Age on October 19, 2009

You can pretend Lucidity is about beautiful watercolor-style artwork, a light story told through artsy postcards, or a puzzle game disguised as a downloadable $10 platformer. But it's really about killing a little girl. Many, many times.Not...

By 1Up on October 16, 2009

There are games that try to follow in the footsteps of other successful games, and there are games that try to carve their own path. It’s hard not to root for the games that try to do something new, but the danger with innovation is that...

By Games Radar on October 14, 2009

This visually enchanting game tries to whisk you away to a young girl's dreams, but the often frustrating gameplay makes for a rude awakening....

By GameSpot on October 13, 2009

It's widely believed that in our dreams, our subconscious minds will sometimes try to confront fears and sorrows that we can't bring ourselves to deal with in waking life. This notion is at the core of Lucidity, the unusual new puzzle game of...

By cnet on October 13, 2009

Revealed September 10th on an episode of GTTV after weeks of rumors, Lucidity is developer LucasArts’ new downloadable title. Unlike their last few releases like Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition or Loom, Lucidity is an original IP. More...

By Destructoid on October 12, 2009

Many developers have taken cracks at the newest style of puzzle game, which combines innovative gameplay with quirky art, low-key music, and often a Tim Burton inspired feel. Braid, World of Goo - the list goes on, and many of the titles on it are...

By Cheat Code Central on October 07, 2009

Lucidity’s biggest strength is its absolutely gorgeous art design. You’ll travel through a variety of areas, such as a...

By BrightHub on October 22, 2009

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