Lucifer Within Us

 PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Nov 17, 2020
    60
    Lucifer Within Us shows a lot of promise, with a creatively imagined setting and a unique take on its subject matter, but this tale of daemons and detective work seems so determined to cross its own finish line that it never feels fully realized.
  2. The Indie Game Website
    Oct 15, 2020
    60
    It’s a neat, ambitious game that teases us with the silhouette of a rich, engaging mythology and the role of digital exorcisms in this particular world. Its stellar voice cast carries much of the game’s narrative momentum on their shoulders, especially Alex Grossman and Miguel Doucet, who play Brother Gideon. But even with all its ambition and aesthetics, Lucifer’s gameplay and narrative could have been refined into a leaner, meaner experience befitting its daemonic themes.

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  1. RevUBrah
    Mar 11, 2021
    6
    It pains me to do this, because this game truly had potential. The characters and worldbuilding were interesting, the execution wasIt pains me to do this, because this game truly had potential. The characters and worldbuilding were interesting, the execution was enrapturing, and if not for the most glaring issues it could've been something to rival the Phoenix Wrights and Danganronpas of the world. First and foremost; it's short. The game costs 1/3 of the price of the average AAA title but a decently astute player can clear it in two hours and still be in Steam's refund frame. Secondly; the game revolves around rooting out people possessed by demons, and the given list of demons makes it too easy to eliminate suspects that don't display the required motives, contributing to the game's length (or lack thereof). The game is too obvious with the story it tells, pulling down the mystery element too much despite it being the game's main selling point. Since it's more of a visual novel, there's little replay value to speak of but while other similar games make up for this by giving players dozens of hours of mysteries and character interactions, this game fails miserably. Lastly, the ending twist ends up making the world less interesting when you leave it than when you came in, and I cannot imagine a greater failure of storytelling. In summation, wait for a 75% sale.… Full Review »
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