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Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Comedy
Lucy Dreaming is inspired and influenced by the classic 90s point & click adventure games, from its beautifully-realised pixel-art style to its irreverent, sarcastic humour. Delve into Lucy’s ever-expanding world as you explore a rich narrative, solve satisfying puzzles and discover hidden Easter eggs.
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Funny, nostalgic, plot-driven and knowing.
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TheGamerRyan Thomas BamseyOct 20224.5/5 starsLucy Dreaming tells a compelling, concise story filled with wit and hilarity, kept me invested with a juicy mystery, and hooked me with its fantastic execution of the sarcastic adventure game protagonist trope. It never feels like a one-trick pony, and it’s a masterclass in knowing when to surprise with a sudden change in mood or shocking reveal. I went in thinking I was in for a charming point & click adventure with some gimmicks and enough jokes to keep me going, but I’m coming away convinced it’s going on my GOTY list. I wish I could forget everything about it and experience it all over again.
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Thumb CultureJul 20255/5 starsIn closing, I firmly believe that Lucy Dreaming is one of the best point-and-click games of the modern era. The game is utterly charming and packed to the brim with hilarious jokes and easter eggs. Its brilliant plot, cast of weirdly wonderful characters, and plenty of engaging puzzles make this an easy recommendation! If you’re a fan of the genre, you need to play Lucy Dreaming! For that reason, I’m giving Lucy Dreaming a Thumb Culture Platinum Award!
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World Of Geek StuffAmanda BlainOct 20225/5 starsLucy Dreaming is a British mystery Whodunit mixed with a lot of humor and also some pretty dark elements. Lucy is an extremely loveable main character who is witty, sharp, and full of one-liners that will keep you smiling. If you enjoy old-school point-and-click adventures full of wit, mystery and mayhem then check out Lucy Dreaming.
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Screen RantDeven McClureMar 20233.5/5 starsDepending on how long each puzzle takes players, Lucy Dreaming will run about eight to ten hours, and although the game's eventual conclusion falls a bit short, this time spent still mostly feels worthwhile. Despite this lackluster final plot beat and occasional elements of tedium, Lucy Dreaming overall comes off incredibly charming thanks to its fun pixel style, entertaining and fully-voiced characters, and creative puzzle mechanics. For any fan of the classic point-and-click adventure genre, Lucy Dreaming is much more of a dream than a nightmare.
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Daily MirrorStefan MieszekOct 20224/5 starsThat said, there are times when it lacks a bit of polish, or the voice acting and dialogue writing feels a little amateurish, despite it featuring hit voice actors like Dominic Armato (voice of Monkey Island's Guybrush Threepwood). Even so, Lucy Dreaming is 10+ hours of laughs combined with head-scratching puzzles and great storytelling, and you owe it to yourself to give it a go.
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