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Lucius II: The Prophecy

Lucius II: The Prophecy

PC
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Release Date: February 13, 2015

Adventure, TPP, Sandbox, Horror, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer

A sequel to the unusual adventure game developed by Shiver Games in 2012. Once more the player assumes the role of a six year old boy who is in fact the son of Lucifer himself. The story of the game continues the plot of its predecessor. Lucius, the only survivor of a massacre in his family mansion, is moved to a mental hospital in Ludlow city, where, while initially missing his paranormal abilities, he starts another massacre.

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Lucius II: The Prophecy for PC is a sequel to the game called Lucius. The original title was a horror adventure game released in 2012 which interestingly turned around the typical motives of similar games. Shiver Games studio (which also created the second game in the series) allowed the player to control forces of evil represented by a few years old boy who was the son of Lucifer. The boy was tasked with brutally and intricately murdering everyone nearby.

Plot

Lucius II is a direct continuation of the plot told in the previous game. The title protagonist, as the only survivor of the massacre that occurred in his family mansion, is taken to a mental facility in the nearby city of Ludlow. There, he starts another massacre. To make things more challenging, his father took away all of his devil powers.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Developer: Shiver Games

Publisher: Shiver Games

Age restrictions: 18+

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Lucius Game Series

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Lucius II: The Prophecy Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 896 MB Geforce GTX 275 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows XP.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 550 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Lucius II: The Prophecy Video Game.

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All Reviews: Mixed (2,269)

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The main pros of the game

  • Creative Kill Mechanics: Players appreciate the freedom to kill in imaginative ways using various supernatural powers and environmental objects. The game encourages experimentation and creativity in orchestrating kills.
  • Expanded Environment: The shift from a confined setting to a larger, more open world (including a hospital and town) allows for exploration and a different gameplay experience compared to the first game.
  • Fun Gameplay: Despite its flaws, many players found the gameplay enjoyable, particularly the sandbox-style approach that offers numerous ways to complete objectives.
  • Better Quest Navigation: Improvements in the map and quest-finding systems made it easier for players to navigate the game world.

The main cons of the game

  • Technical Issues: The game suffers from numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues, which can disrupt gameplay and immersion. Players reported problems such as keys getting lost and AI behaving erratically.
  • Graphics and Audio Quality: Many users criticized the visual quality and voice acting, noting that they seemed worse than in the first game, with stiff animations and poor sound quality.
  • Weaker Story and Atmosphere: The narrative was viewed as fragmented and less engaging compared to the original, with some players feeling that the creepy atmosphere was diminished.
  • Simplistic Objectives: Some reviews mentioned that the gameplay became tedious over time, with objectives being too easy and lacking depth.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Stronger Narrative and Character Development: Players expressed a desire for a more compelling story and deeper character interactions, similar to what was found in the first game.
  • Improved UI and Controls: Many reviews pointed out that the user interface was clunky and not user-friendly, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • More Polished Gameplay Experience: Users wished for a more refined and less buggy experience, as many felt the game was released in a rough state.
  • Enhanced Replayability: While some found the game fun, others noted that it lacked the replay value seen in the first installment, with many feeling that the experience was less impactful.

Summary

  • In summary, Lucius II offers a unique and creative gameplay experience but is hindered by technical issues, a weaker narrative, and less polished mechanics compared to its predecessor. Players who approach it with the right expectations may find enjoyment in its chaotic sandbox environment.

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