Lucy Dreaming

 PC
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Adventure Game Hotspot
    Aug 21, 2023
    90
    With its loveable cast of characters, just-right level of challenge, and compelling plot, Lucy Dreaming is a complete win for Tall Story Games and adventure game players alike. The puzzle difficulty ramps up beautifully, just as the plot becomes progressively more compelling until it reaches its incredibly satisfying payoff. I would encourage seeing this one through to the end, but I don’t think I have to: you’ll be hooked from the moment you press Play until the moment the credits roll.
  2. Adventure Gamers
    Nov 8, 2022
    90
    Explore the enchanting world of Lucy Dreaming; with an impressive storyline, beautiful graphics, and excellent voice acting, it’s a game worth checking out!
  3. TheGamer
    Oct 18, 2022
    90
    Lucy 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.
  5. Buried Treasure
    Nov 2, 2022
    82
    There’s so much love and detail poured into Lucy Dreaming. That this was written and drawn and developed by one guy, Tom Hardwidge, is mindblowing. This is an enormous game, both in terms of length and sheer detail. I thoroughly recommend you give it a look.

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. Fuz
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    What an excellent game. it's possibily the best "classic" adventure game since Thimbleweed Park. Writing is great, dialogues are fun andWhat an excellent game. it's possibily the best "classic" adventure game since Thimbleweed Park. Writing is great, dialogues are fun and on-point, the peculiar humour is actually pretty funny, pixel art is really good (although the particular palette chosen with mostly mute colors can be a little tiring. Weird since it's about dreams and you expect them to be vibrant. Reminds me of Maniac Mansion in many ways, though.). Voice acting is quite good too and there's TONS of useless hotspots with flavour text, all voiced, that add lot of personality to the game world. As a downside, there is an hotspot button but it's
    - annoying to use (need to keep clicked a few seconds before it activates)
    - mostly pointless because it doesn't mark all the hotspots, but just a few. Feels like it marks only the important ones, so to act like a hint button, but it doesn't always follow this rule.
    Musics are great, and I SWEAR they stole a few notes here and there from Monkey Island and casually glued them in, but even if they're well composed and appropriate for the game, sometimes the loop can be a little annoying if you're stuck in the same place for a while.
    So, all great so far right?
    But wait, there's more! Here's where the game really shines.
    Puzzles.
    Puzzles can be very, very clever. I'm loving them. I've got stuck more than once, that good way of being stuck, not the annoying one, and there's been a number of "A-AH!" moments; They can be weird but logical (logic with a sprinke of moon) and they're all very well designed and interesting. I am truly impressed on how good the puzzles in this game are, although sometimes there's a bit of nudging the player in the right direction that I don't really like, as in characters casually mentioning something you need to do to progress, that for me translates either into "don't tell me things! I want to work it out myself!" or "I already figured it out, don't patronize me you son of a **** No big deal, anyway. It's a me-thing.
    Fantastic game, a must play for anyone who likes old style adventures.    … Full Review »
  2. mouseketeer
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    A fantastic game, that's not only a love letter to comedy adventures of the 90s, but an incredibly imaginative adventure in its own right.
  3. Kingpapadude
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    With Great Heart Comes A Great Game

    It is obvious to me how much effort, time, skill, creativity, humour, attention to detail and love Tall    With Great Heart Comes A Great Game

    It is obvious to me how much effort, time, skill, creativity, humour, attention to detail and love Tall Story Games has put into Lucy Dreaming.

    It took me about 13 hours to complete the game but I went back for more because the world they have crafted is simply fun to be in. The level of imagination and escapism is high and I enjoyed engaging with the characters and storyline. The puzzles were challenging without being frustrating and felt like they were well-balanced so as not to distract from the fun while I was trying to solve them.

    It’s funny too. I lost track of how many times I guffawed with delight at the humour on show. There are plenty of hidden references and moments within this game that still make me chuckle now. I’m so very tempted to write some here but I don’t want to spoil anything so you’ll have to play the game instead!

    The music is great. I have found myself humming it as I’ve gone about my day, which leads nicely on to some of the game’s features. You can actually switch the style of music by pressing ‘M’ on your keyboard. You’ll see what I mean, and that’s very cool.

    There’s also a language filter, and a useful hint button if you get really stuck. They are well-considered touches that show Tall Story Games wants this to be for everyone to enjoy.

    The voice-acting is tremendously strong. Lucy herself feels real. She feels like a protagonist and I want her to succeed in her quest. That is in no small way down to the talent on show.

    I love the 90s art style throughout, which obviously has been created with a lot of care. Make sure you click everything you see, combine everything you can, and enjoy the results.

    All-in-all, it’s simply a tremendous game, and one that sits proudly within any gaming collection.

    Yet most of all, and I don’t say this lightly, what Tall Story Games has successfully done with Lucy Dreaming is rekindle my love of gaming, and that is the greatest gift I could ask for.    … Full Review »
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