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Lucius game has been demade, and is now ready for mayhem. Enjoy all the gore now in fewer pixels and fewer colors. The original game has been fully demade to achieve the atmosphere of an 80's style gory adventure. Lucius is now killing all the pixels and there isn't a damn thing anyone can do about it.
Lucius Demake is a adventure, indie and gore game
developed and published by Shiver Games.
Released on August 08th 2016 is available on Windows and Linux
in 6 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 557 reviews of which 519 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: Intel Core i3 M380
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 400 MB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 32 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3 M380
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000
- Storage: 400 MB available space
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Lucius Demake is a fascinating experiment in retro horror design, a deliberate reinvention of Shiver Games’ original Lucius stripped down to its pixelated essence. Instead of remastering or enhancing the 3D version, the developers took the opposite route, transforming the game into a haunting 8-bit homage to the early days of computer gaming. The result is both nostalgic and disturbing, a strange hybrid that merges the unsettling narrative of a demonic child with the visual language of vintage adventure titles. The player once again steps into the shoes of Lucius Wagner, the young son of Lucifer, who begins to uncover his infernal powers inside a sprawling mansion. One by one, he eliminates members of his household, staging each death to look like a tragic accident. The story retains the twisted charm of the original but gains an unexpected layer of abstraction through its demake format—what was once visually grotesque now becomes eerily suggestive, allowing the imagination to fill in the blanks left by the crude pixels. From a gameplay perspective, Lucius Demake is a top-down, exploration-based puzzle adventure. Each chapter unfolds within the mansion as Lucius completes small tasks that lead up to carefully orchestrated murders. The mechanics revolve around item collection, environmental manipulation, and occasional stealth elements as the boy sneaks around unseen by adults. Though the setting is confined, there’s a surprising sense of tension that builds from the ordinary routines of daily life—tidying rooms, performing chores, or fetching objects—slowly transitioning into the dark rituals that reveal the boy’s true nature. This blend of innocence and malevolence is central to the game’s unsettling power. Players don’t simply watch evil unfold; they actively plan it, using Lucius’s telekinetic powers and clever manipulation to make each “accident” seem natural. It’s an experience that demands observation and timing rather than brute force, drawing more from the logic of classic adventure games than from modern action titles. The retro aesthetic is not a mere novelty but a defining feature of Lucius Demake’s atmosphere. By adopting the look and sound of old computer systems, the game achieves a sense of intimacy and claustrophobia that a 3D environment could never replicate. The pixel art is minimalistic yet effective, turning the grand Wagner mansion into a series of blocky corridors and flickering rooms that pulse with quiet dread. The limited color palette and simplistic animation force the player to focus on detail and implication, evoking the uneasy imagination that characterized horror games of the 1980s. The chiptune soundtrack reinforces this tone with eerie, minimalist compositions—haunting arpeggios and distorted echoes that feel like something from a forgotten cassette. There is an almost poetic irony in watching acts of cruelty unfold in such a primitive visual style; the contrast between childish graphics and mature subject matter gives the game a distinctive identity. The narrative remains faithful to the original Lucius, but the demake format changes how it is perceived. In this version, the violence is implied rather than explicit, and that subtlety makes the story’s darkness hit even harder. The deaths of the household staff and family members become more symbolic, their tragedy buried beneath layers of abstraction. The player must rely on environmental cues, short lines of dialogue, and journal updates to piece together what has happened. This approach gives the game an almost literary quality, allowing space for imagination to amplify horror. However, the story’s pacing is brisk, and its structure more condensed—what once took hours of exploration can now be completed in a few. Some players may find this brevity unsatisfying, but it suits the demake’s focused design, offering a compact, self-contained experience that feels complete within its scope. Technically, Lucius Demake performs admirably. Its simplified engine ensures smooth play, and the controls are responsive, emphasizing straightforward movement and object interaction. The puzzles are logical, even if they occasionally lean toward simplicity. A few minor bugs and inconsistencies appear, but they rarely detract from the overall experience. More significant, perhaps, is the game’s success in creating tension through limitation. There are no jump scares, no complex AI systems, no photorealistic gore—only a creeping sense of dread that grows from the player’s own complicity in Lucius’s actions. This restraint makes the horror more psychological than visceral. At its heart, Lucius Demake is both a love letter to retro gaming and a commentary on the nature of evil rendered through nostalgia. It manages to capture the sinister allure of its source material while reimagining it in a way that feels intimate and stylistically bold. The short runtime and minimalistic mechanics might deter those seeking a sprawling experience, but for players who appreciate atmospheric storytelling and the artistry of constraints, it delivers something rare and memorable. The game stands as proof that horror does not need realism to be effective; sometimes, the smallest pixels can evoke the deepest unease. Lucius Demake is not just a demake—it’s a reinvention of tone and mood, turning a story of corruption and innocence into a macabre retro masterpiece that lingers long after the screen fades to black. Rating: 8/10
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Pretty much a simplification of the first Lucius game that doesn't really go into more detail. I suggest playing the actual game than play this if you're looking for a more in depth explanation.
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This dark puzzle-platformer features a sinister child with supernatural powers. Solve eerie puzzles, avoid detection, and uncover secrets in a creepy, atmospheric setting. Its unique style and suspenseful gameplay create a chilling experience.
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This passes the $1/hr Spoole Rule for 100% completion, you can probably beat it faster, and during sales it gets a deep discount. A very good demake.
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Takes the classic and turns it classic in a different sense. Pretty cute, but probably not great as a standalone. Best enjoyed by fans of the original.
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Lucius Demake is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.
Lucius Demake is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.
Lucius Demake received 519 positive votes out of a total of 557 achieving a rating of 8.67.
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Lucius Demake was developed and published by Shiver Games.
Lucius Demake is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Lucius Demake is not playable on MacOS.
Lucius Demake is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Lucius Demake is a single-player game.
Lucius Demake does not currently offer any DLC.
Lucius Demake does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Lucius Demake does not support Steam Remote Play.
Lucius Demake is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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