Metropolis: Lux Obscura

 Xbox One
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Apr 5, 2018
    7
    The match 3 genre has seen an influx of games over the years and I must admit that I found them to be a little stale after a while and that’s because most of them play out the same way. Metropolis: Lux Obscura tries to do things differently and whilst it still has a few shortcomings I found their approach to the match 3 style to be a breath of fresh air and that ultimately made me enjoyThe match 3 genre has seen an influx of games over the years and I must admit that I found them to be a little stale after a while and that’s because most of them play out the same way. Metropolis: Lux Obscura tries to do things differently and whilst it still has a few shortcomings I found their approach to the match 3 style to be a breath of fresh air and that ultimately made me enjoy the game more. Something that really makes this game stand out above other game’s in the genre is the story it delivers to you. Many match 3 games don’t have any story really let alone an interesting one so it was a pleasure to find a story that was very interesting and at times a little risqué. The story also has the added bonus of having four different endings and I must admit that I was impressed with each ending because each ending is considerably different and most importantly each ending is worth getting too. The voice acting that’s in the story can be okay at times, but you will notice that on the whole it has a real amateur feel to it and it can make the story a little cringeworthy at times but it also gives the game a little character as well so it’s not all bad. The gameplay on the whole has been done pretty well and the match 3 formula can be pretty challenging at times, but in my opinion they have got the difficulty spot on because I very rarely got frustrated which is always a good thing. Unfortunately though the gameplay can get a little repetetive quite quickly and this is mainly because there isn’t a great deal of variety when it comes to the moves you can do and ultimately everything feels a little bit samey. The game is also lacking when it comes to the amount of content it has and whilst the content that is present is pretty enjoyable there just isn’t enough of it and the price of the game is perhaps a tad too expensive for what you get. Without a doubt one of my favourite things about the game is its presentation style. Visually the game has a noir look to it and when you combine that with the decent sound design it ends up bringing the story to life, which is great. At the end of the day Metropolis: Lux Obscura will not be for everybody because it’s definitely for the mature audience so I wouldn’t recommend playing this game when children are present. I do however like that they have made a match 3 game for adults and if you have any interest in this specific genre then you will no doubt find some enjoyment here. It may not be perfect but I appreciate the effort that has gone into the story and presentation side of the game and it does enough to get a thumbs up from me.… Expand

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  1. Cubed3
    Jan 22, 2019
    20
    Let it be said as simply as possible: please do not buy this. Please, please, please, please! If ever the urge arises to purchase this game, light a fire, take out twenty dollars, and throw it right into the flame. That is a better use of money than this, because at least Metropolis: Lux Obscura won't be in your library. There is just nothing good to say about it, and failures this spectacular are usually studied by scientists to ensure nothing this bad ever happens again.
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  2. TheXboxHub
    Apr 13, 2018
    70
    I can’t be too critical of Metropolis: Lux Obscura as the price point is only just over a fiver, but I’d rather pay more and get a better developed story, more of the enjoyable gameplay and an extended experience. Give it a go if you like match-3, not if you’re only interested in the story.
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  3. Xbox Tavern
    Apr 6, 2018
    36
    Metropolis Lux Obscura’s noir-esque story is passable and there’s no denying that its art design is decent. However, this is far from what one would describe as a compelling experience overall. It’s buggy and unrefined, ultimately dishing up a game that’s consumed by its poor development and lack of imagination.
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