Lucius

Lucius is great fun. A well thought out and executed casual game.

Whilst Lucius is an incredibly fun and unique puzzle game, the sheer number of bugs and slightly annoying ending somewhat brought the game down at the end.

The most exciting piece of Lucius is the cut scenes. Correctly put the pieces of the puzzle together, watch the characters die in obscure ways, and complete the chapter. Many of these scenes are captured in slow motion enabling the viewer to enjoy a sick scene of blood splatter, head removal, and gunshot wounds. Without spoiling the game, one of the best cut scenes involves mind control and a loaded nail gun.

Lucius can be engrossing, charming, and even darkly funny. Sadly, the game is bogged down by its poor execution, inconsistent atmosphere, buggy levels, and monotonous mission objectives. If you enjoyed The Omen series (which this game generously borrows from), then you might find something to like in Lucius. Its unsatisfying ending, that despite leaving many questions unanswered, at least leaves the option open for a sequel that is perhaps more refined, tighter, and better-executed.

There’s a lot of content on offer for the reduced price, and Lucius will certainly appeal to puzzle enthusiasts who want a darker edge to their adventuring, or murder enthusiasts who’d like to give their brain a work out rather than their stabbing arm. The devil’s certainly in the details, just don’t come crying when the mechanical side of evil turns out to be its own kind of tiny hell.