Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure

₊˚｡ﾟʚɞ•━━┈꒰ა ⊱✦⊰ ໒꒱┈•━━ ʚɞ ₊˚｡ﾟ Lacuna is a game that blends elements of science fiction, noir, and detective genres. You play the role of Neil Conrad, a CDI agent in a world torn by political tensions. He’s assigned to unravel a murder case that seems to involve a conspiracy spanning the entire planet and reaching throughout the colonized solar system. [h2] Story [/h2] The game starts with a flashback prologue, introducing Drovia, a poor and religious planet yearning for independence. However, it gets unexpectedly destroyed under ambiguous circumstances. Fast forward to the present on Ghara, a powerful and capitalist planet, where we meet the main protagonist, Neil Conrad. He is divorced, emotionally numb, and haunted by a past tragedy. The political circumstances between Drovia and Ghara truly shows that it is filled with immense tension. Although, negotiations and peace talks are ongoing, there lies a dark and buried secret that lurks beneath the surface. Ultimately leading the situation to escalate when one of Drovia’s most important and influential figures is murdered which set off the case to begin from this point onwards. [h2] Atmosphere [/h2] The atmosphere of the game is visually stunning and aesthetically pleasing, yet it conveys a sense of melancholy and intensity that lingers in the air. I appreciate the intricately designed areas and how beautifully they are portrayed in a futuristic setting. I particularly loved how smoking is incorporated in this context, as it adds a sense of the overall aesthetic. [h2] Gameplay [/h2] The gameplay is closely similar to the developer’s newest title, Between Horizons, offering a familiar experience. However, I encountered several frustrating issues and bugs during my playthrough that detracted from the overall experience. Despite these setbacks, the game captivates with its spectacular visuals and simplicity. [h2] Conclusion and Final Thoughts [/h2] I did enjoy it, but it wasn’t nearly as enjoyable as Between Horizons. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the narrative or the narrator, but the plot didn’t resonate with me, likely because I’m not a fan of political topics. Based on its visuals and gameplay, I would rate it a 6 out of 10. I still recommend it, though, as I know some people will really love it. ₊˚｡ﾟʚɞ•━━┈꒰ა ⊱✦⊰ ໒꒱┈•━━ ʚɞ ₊˚｡ﾟ [quote]You can find more detailed recommendations on my curator page [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45628294/]Raghad's Choice[/url].[quote] ⋆｡‧˚ʚ♡ɞ˚‧｡⋆

Might've stumbled upon my favourite game I've played since getting onto Steam. The detective work is true detective work, the world is immersive, the story has real political intrigue, and decisions really matter. I'm almost sad knowing this game will end at some point (as all good things do) because all I want to do is enjoy this world, it's story, and the tasks asked of us as the player. What an absolute gem. This studio might've just made a lifelong fan.

I love these types of puzzle detective games but this is just boring. I finished chapter 1 and none of the characters are particular interesting, the plot seems familiar, the excessive smoking is the only charismatic thing the detective does and that is really the bottom of the barrel trope. The detective still comes fully equipped with divorce, disillusionment, a beloved pet, and he needs to run around in circles so that was ... expected/well done? I don't know if I care enough to finish this. Comparing this to Dysco Elysium is rich. I want to be friends with everyone who says that, because that is insanely kind and generous.

This game runs extremely poorly on Linux. First of all, the game doesn't even start because the current Proton version is set to "Hotfix", whereas it should be bound to a specific version so it doesn't break when Proton updates. Once overridden, the game runs extremely poorly. Simple acts like loading a cutscene cause lag spikes of several seconds down to complete freezes. Unfortunately, this is a refund.

I enjoyed playing it. Maybe I'll do another run and see how different decisions influence the endgame.

Nice game! Nice art and ahestetic

nice