Lucy Dreaming

It feels like a love letter to Lucasarts in all the best ways. Every screen has tons of hotspots to interact with, lots of jokes. The puzzles aren't too bad, there were a few spots where I got stuck for a bit. It also features an Adlib mode for the music in case you really want that early 90's dos sound.

DE. LIGHT. FUL. With a kid protagonist I was worried the game would be a bit childish, but how wrong I was. Lucy Dreaming is clever, hilarious, surprising, and extremely British. I usually don't have the patience to listen to the main character's description of every single clickable object, but in this one I wanted to hear it ALL. The combination of witty writing and great comedic voice acting had me smiling throughout and actually LOLing several times. The story puzzles were great: just the right amount of tricky without being frustrating, and brimming with the vibe of classic point & click adventures, in the best way. And the game is happy to reference, make fun of, and proudly, meta-ly display its affection to that magical era of gaming and nerdery. What a joy from start to finish.

Very nice game. Great art and balanced puzzles.

Charming and funny, with some clever puzzles and witty writing. Delightfully, recognisably British; I'm fairly sure I've visited that pub with the squelchy carpet.

Das erste Rätsel im ersten Bildschirm. Es gibt ein Buch über Pflanzen Wiitze. Man muß seiner fleischfressenden Pflanze zwei Witze vorlesen, das diese lacht und den Schlüssel für mein Tagebuch ausspuckt. Logik? Wo? Danke, nicht für mich.

Lucy Dreaming is a modern point-and-click adventure that feels both warmly familiar and refreshingly inventive, the kind of game that clearly understands its genre heritage while still wanting to play with it. Developed and published by Tall Story Games Ltd, it follows Lucy, a sharp-witted girl plagued by a recurring nightmare she cannot shake. What begins as a personal struggle quickly expands into a broader mystery tied to her family, her hometown of Figgington, and the strange worlds she visits in her dreams. The premise sounds whimsical, but the game maintains an impressive tonal balance—its humor rarely undercuts its emotional stakes, and its surreal dream logic always feels grounded in Lucy’s anxieties and developing sense of identity. Rather than simply parodying the classic adventure formula, it uses that foundation to explore a coming-of-age story with sincerity and charm. The game’s visual presentation immediately stands out. Its pixel art isn’t just retro for nostalgia’s sake—it’s thoughtful, expressive, and richly detailed. Each environment, whether a quiet suburban bedroom, a British library with questionable occult tendencies, or a bizarre dreamscape populated by nonsensical architecture and talking animals, feels alive and carefully constructed. Characters animate with personality, and even background objects suggest stories and histories waiting to be uncovered. Color palettes shift between waking reality and dream states, helping the player feel the psychological transition without drawing attention to the technique. Voice acting elevates the experience further. Lucy’s delivery feels authentic—wry, curious, occasionally petty, sometimes vulnerable—and the supporting cast embraces their eccentricities without becoming one-note caricatures. The soundtrack complements the visual tone, light and quirky when exploring Figgington, eerie or floaty during dream sequences, always reinforcing the emotional rhythm of each scene. Mechanically, Lucy Dreaming stays loyal to the traditional adventure game structure—item collection, dialogue exploration, environmental investigation, and puzzle solving—but it does so with modern sensibilities. The interface is intuitive, avoiding the verb-overload and pixel-hunting frustrations that defined some older titles. Puzzles require logic, observation, and occasionally a willingness to experiment, but they rarely feel unfair. Dream-hopping provides a refreshing twist, letting players interact with symbolic versions of people, objects, and fears encountered in the waking world. Solutions often require thinking about how Lucy’s subconscious interprets the world, which gives puzzle solving thematic weight rather than reducing it to mechanical progression. Quality-of-life features like built-in hints and objective reminders respect the player’s time without diluting the challenge, and the game trusts its audience to make connections rather than spoon-feeding conclusions. Narratively, the game succeeds because it gives Lucy agency and growth. Her nightmares aren’t treated as supernatural gimmicks—they represent insecurity, unresolved family issues, and the pressure of stepping into adulthood. Figgington, for all its comedic odds and ends, is a town haunted by secrets, and unraveling those secrets becomes as important as conquering Lucy’s fears. Dialogue writing is sharp, playful, and distinctly British, full of dry sarcasm, community quirks, and little cultural touches that add authenticity. Even throwaway interactions feel purposeful, revealing character relationships, worldbuilding details, or comedic moments that make the town feel lived-in. The story escalates gradually, shifting from small curiosities to a layered mystery involving science, memory, local folklore, and intergenerational responsibility, all without losing sight of the young girl at its center. Like most adventure games, Lucy Dreaming is not without flaws. A few puzzles lean into abstract logic that may stump players who prefer straightforward solutions, and occasionally the humor risks overshadowing emotional beats rather than enhancing them. Some characters introduced early on feel more like colorful set dressing than meaningful contributors to the narrative arc, and players unfamiliar with British humor or idioms may miss a few jokes. The experience is also finite—around eight to ten hours for most players—and those looking for branching paths or multiple endings may find the linear structure limiting. Yet these issues feel minor in the context of how confidently the game delivers its core experience. What ultimately makes Lucy Dreaming memorable is its heart. It delights in the absurdity of dreams, but never disconnects from the reality that shapes them. It respects the intelligence of the player without becoming obtuse. It celebrates the adventure genre while refining the parts that aged poorly. And most importantly, it treats Lucy not as a comedic vehicle or puzzle-solving avatar, but as a character worth caring about—flawed, curious, sarcastic, imaginative, afraid, and determined. Tall Story Games has created a world that feels welcoming, mysterious, and emotionally resonant, and solving its puzzles feels like participating in Lucy’s growth rather than completing a checklist. For longtime fans of classic adventure games, Lucy Dreaming feels like an affectionate continuation of a tradition. For newcomers, it serves as a generous and accessible entry point. And for anyone who enjoys narrative-driven experiences full of personality, humor, mystery, and imaginative worldbuilding, it is a deeply rewarding journey—one that lingers like the best kind of dream, vivid and slightly strange, long after waking. Rating: 9/10

De momento, bastante bien.

One of my favourite point and click adventures I've played. Does a perfect job of tipping the hat to the absurdity of the old point and click games from the Sierra era, without the tearing your hair out plot stopping experience of actually playing a Sierra game. Storyline is original and weird and perfect. 100/10.

"Lucy Dreaming et un Point & Click à l’ancienne, dont le cœur du jeu est centré sur ses énigmes tout autant loufoques que son univers. Si l’on pense évidemment à du Maniac Manson, la difficulté est bien mieux maitrisée et adaptée à une audience moderne, avec pas mal d’indices et d’aides directement donnés par Lucy, offrant un très bon challenge qu’apprécieront les amateurs du genre sans pour autant se retrouver trop souvent bloqué. Alors si en plus, il parvient à nous offrir un jeu bourré d’humour, bien écrit et avec pas mal de belles idées, on ne peut que le recommander chaudement, d’autant que la traduction française et les versions consoles sont maintenant disponibles, et il n’y a donc plus d’excuses pour se plonger dans les rêves de Lucy si c’est votre type de jeu d’aventure." [b] Critique complète sur [url=https://gamesidestory.com/lucy-dreaming-sweet-dreams-are-made-of-puzzles/]Game Side Story[/url] [/b]

Seltsam, dass es so viele positive Rezensionen gibt... Das Spiel ist echt langweilig und die Geschichte... tja welche Geschichte eigentlich? Ich konnte nicht mal die Lust finden, das Spiel mit Lösung durchzuspielen. Naja, ich hab's wenigstens versucht, was auch immer das Wert sein mag.