This game reminds my my childhood.
No. I did not kill my whole familly.
It reminded me about all this time spend with C-64.

This is basically first Lucius - just made in specific visual style and with changed gameplay (no fancy 3d).

Puzzles won't damage your brain and there is just one way you can follow - so not much replayability here.
Achievements - 98% in about 4 hours. And 1 achievements that need quite long time - to travel on foot 24 miles. It took me about 7,5 additional hours of pointless walking to earn last one. Luckilly for you - devs read the forum and they will probably speed up meter counter (5x).

Do I recommend it?
Hell yes! That was fun.

8/10
I hate marathon and where is Lucius 2 Demake?

This game is demade from first game LUCIUS, same story but different as 2D, and 16 colours low pixels.
However, missed points are:-
1) Bad scenes from chapters (7 and 13) [-2]
2) Little bugs "Developers still fixing" [-0.1]
"POINT no.1 IS ON MY REVIEW FROM "LUCIUS 1""

Rate: 7.9/10

Lucius Demake is a really interesting project. It's almost a letter for letter remake of the original (and vastly superior) Lucius - except in 2D with pixel art. It's pretty impressive how much of the same original experence can still be accessed with only a fraction of the graphics.

That said, I'm not really positive who this game is for. Ostensibly it's for fans of the series (or again, at least the original) who have already played the original. I certainly enjoyed it. It makes for an interesting run through to compare with the immersive experience of the first game, but with no mystery as you already know the solutions to every puzzle in advance. At the same time, if you haven't played the original, it's hard to reccomend that you play this version first.

I guess I'm not sure who should play this game and in which order, but I am sure it should be played.

At the end of the day this is (for lack of a better phrase) an "extremely faithful" remake of a great game with an interesting angle.

So many hours of gameplay. JK
Was very fun while it lasted, I don't have any regrets.

9/10

Ah, the Lucius series, "The Omen" of video games. The first game in the franchise came out in 2012, and it has been highly regarded by the horror gaming community as one of the best, and more original (although ripped off from a movie) titles of the genre. A thick cloud of anticipation surrounded the release of Lucius II in 2015, but alas the follow-up flopped due to massive performance issues that included poor frame rates and a severe crashing problem. As such, Shiver Games have led us to Lucius Demake, a devolved rendition of the original Lucius game.

I will get into the nuts and bolts of the actual game a little later. This paragraph is for those of you who have played the original Lucius title, and are interested in how different or similar the Demake may be. Well, I can confirm that this release is a 100% accurate recreation of the first game, done in an awe-inspiring Commodore 64/Nintendo retro vibrancy that somehow causes the horror elements to be much more eerie and sinister. This is perhaps not ode so much to the graphics, but the outstanding chip tune compositions that are still looping in my head; to get a feel for the audio, think of the Splatterhouse soundtrack. However, it does also help that the portraits of Lucius and Lucifer, as well as the highly detailed pixel-art kill scenes, have a pronounced creepiness to them that will send a chill up your spine.

You will enjoy reliving every aspect of the first Lucius game in a disturbingly downgraded glory, tick for tack. Every piece of dialogue, every kill, every room, every chore, every skill, even the map... everything here is completely the same, aside from the graphics and audio. Do not come in to the Demake expecting anything more than a graphically different experience, otherwise you will be very disappointed. It's truly amazing how Shiver Games have been able to faithfully recreate their original game so perfectly and spot on, but yet it doesn't feel stale or repeated. In fact, it's much more fun to see the demise of each character in a 16-bit, 2D world.

For those who are unfamiliar with the this series, you play as a six year old boy named Lucius who is actually the son of Lucifer. The game begins in 1972, during his sixth birthday party, where you'll first get a feel for the game by making Lucius kill the family maid via locking her in a walk-in freezer and then blasting the old bag with sub-zero temperatures. This is just one of over ten deaths that you will be responsible for throughout the game, and all the while a detective is investigating the mysterious deaths that keep occurring in the manor that Lucius resides in. The story is very straightforward, and if you've watched The Omen (either the original or the remake), you will pretty well know what to expect.

While you're slaughtering people in the manor of your family, Lucifer will give you new skills every few levels. These skills will be instrumental in avoiding getting caught by your mom and dad while attempting to sabotage a victim, and for also aiding in the death of victims. There are crosses placed throughout the large manor which will drain your power bar once you get close to them, making it impossible for you to use your demonic powers; that is, unless you flip the crosses upside down, to which your power will then replenish. You can keep track of your progress through any mission via an in-game journal, and once you have completed two chores (brush your teeth, put away your toys, put away the laundry, etc), a ouija board will appear in Lucius' room; the board, if interacted with, will provide hints as to how you can accomplish your deadly task.

With all of that being said, Lucius Demake is like opening up a really old, yellowed book and taking a nice big whiff; the nostalgia, in every auditory and visual sense, is pleasurably overwhelming. While I greatly enjoyed the first installment in the series, clocking in at just under 44 hours, I'm enjoying the Demake even more thanks to its retro appeal that somehow makes the game a million times more eerie, especially thanks to the unforgettable chip tunes. If you missed out on the first Lucius game don't worry, I actually recommend the Demake over it, but it's still a great horror title to check out at some point. Either way, whether you have or haven't played the original, Lucius Demake is an unforgettable and unmissable experience.

Belphegore's Hell House Reviews (Group)

This Game is Killing it

Setting:
You'll probably know the story of Lucius if you consider to buy this demake version. But anyways you get born on a stormy day on the 6th of June 1966 as the son of Satan and you have to kill literally everyone who lives or works in your family home.

Content:
The game contains 18 chapters in which you have to solve some not that hard riddles and finally kill the people by manipulating objects, controlling minds, or just kill them with fire.
There are also some "sidequests" which allow you to unlock items that will give you hints every chapter.
It took me about 3-4 hours to complete the game.

Gameplay:
Movement is achieved through the arrow keys instead of using the standard wasd-controlls which is no problem at all because a mouse is not needed for playing the game.
One can access the special abilities with the keys from 1 to 5, Q for the diary, W for mounting the tricycle, E for the inventory, TAB for switching through targets and F for the flashlight. These controlls seem pretty inconvenient which they are in the beginning but you will figure this out quite fast.
If you wish you can also use a gamepad (I noticed that after my first playthrough...) which makes it way more convenient to play.

Athmosphere:
The C64 artstyle and the 8-bit soundtrack (actually I am not sure if it's 8-bit) harmonize well together and makes the game very enjoyable.

Performance:
The game's system requirements are that low that everyone expect it to run well which it did for me. I did not experience any crashes or bugs.

Recommendation:
I desperately recommend the game for those who:

• like the C64 artstyle
  
• like old-school soundtracks
  
• like psycho stories
  
• played the original game

(I am sorry for grammatical and orthographical mistakes. English is not my native language.)

I love the Lucius games!!! The 1st one is the best, then this one the Demake, then Lucius 2 last which is another story. I didnt expect much from Lucius Demake after Lucius 2 but I was suprised at how fun it was playing even if the story is the same as the 1st game. I was born in the 80's and grew up playing games that looked like this, but dont let it fool u. The gameplay feels modern, complete, smooth and works great with my Xbox controller. The game is a lot of fun and I recommend picking it up if you're a fan of Lucius, 8 bit games and for people who maybe couldnt run the 1st game on their PC. Let the killing begin!!!

I received a copy of Lucius Demake to review for OPNoobs (full review pending publication), but I loved this game enough that I just have to leave feedback here as well.

Lucius Demake shines with a polish and a flare that seamlessly combines classic 8-Bit style games with an intriguing storyline -- plus lots of violence. So much violence, and blood, and some sexual content as well. What's not to love?!

Seriously, this game is worth every penny at $4.99, and I cannot recommend it highly enough for gamers that love Point-&-Click adventures, Retro-inspired stuff, or just macabre themes.

Pros:
*You're a devil-worshipping, deeply disturbed child, killing people. Seriously.
*8-Bit style graphics, with pixel sex, blood, and stuff!
*3-4 Hours of Playtime, easily.
*Did I mention you're a MURDEROUS CHILD?
*YOU RIG THINGS IN THE HOUSE TO KILL PEOPLE, LIKE 'HOME ALONE' FOR DISTURBED ADULTS!

Cons:
*Little replay value, only in that the murders won't change. But you can relive them! Might be worth it in a few months.
*"Allegedly" there are some bug issues, but I didn't encounter any bugs or glitches! So maybe scratch this one.
*It isn't longer. I'd like more, please!
*It's "inspired by" the original Lucius, so I GUESS that could be a giant spoiler fest for people who've played it. I still think it's 100% worth it.

Seriously. SO WORTH IT.

Since I enjoyed playing the original "Lucius", I got really excited when seeing theres a demake. And I have to say, it doesn't disappoint me!
The storyline is the same, though it feels easier to play. I absolutely love the music!
Nice idea, great for me to play on my laptop.