Platforms
- PCMar 03, 20168.3playscore8.08 Critics9.3974 Players
- PlayStation 4Nov 21, 2017NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.8283 Players
- Xbox OneMar 21, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchOct 19, 2017NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PS VitaJan 09, 2018NAplayscoreNA1 CriticsNA0 Players
15 critic reviews · 3 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- The Count Lucanor wonderfully blends together survival and puzzle gameplay, ultimately producing an experience that’s tense and enticing. The tedious controls and the frequent framerate issues hold it back to some degree, but even with these problems, The Count Lucanor is a worthy investment.
Mark Sherwood · Mar 20, 2018 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Unravelling the mystery around The Count Lucanor was one of the more memorable, and chilling, gaming experiences that I have had on Nintendo Switch, and something that you shouldn’t overlook on the Nintendo eShop. It’s a shame, then, that it is over all too quickly, your time in Tenebre Castle being over in two or three hours. But, with the promise that every decision that you make counts, there are five different endings that you can reach. It just depends on whether you dare go back, to hunt them out.
Alex Seedhouse · Dec 08, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The Count Lucanor is a mostly enjoyable horror tale that is only prevented from being a truly great game thanks to a couple of performance issues and relatively short duration. At its best, the game offers a surprisingly rich story, intriguing (and genuinely creepy) characters and surroundings, and enjoyable puzzle-based tasks to ponder over.
Ryan Craddock · Oct 24, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - After getting over the fact that Hans walks too slow, I really started to get captured in the mythos surrounding the castle. The story was engaging and the puzzles were satisfyingly difficult, the only issue being it really is only a one and done experience. A worthwhile experience, but you can really only be shocked by a decapitated head surrounded by dancing goats once.
David Lloyd · Oct 19, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The Count Lucanor still manages to constantly provide good scares. The atmosphere is packed on thick, and unlike other titles, it doesn't wane throughout the entire experience. The game's a bit short, but for what it provides, I'd recommend horror fans of all stripes to stay the night in Castle Tenebre. A thoroughly enjoyable survival horror title that can provide good scares and a great atmosphere.
Perry Ruhland · Mar 18, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The Count Lucanor brings to us the best of two amazing genres that many of us love, with a great twist. The game has memorable and unique characters, a very well done level design and an amazing soundtrack. The survival horror elements are very well done even if the game itself is a bit simplistic. The game is very well thought out and has very good pacing, however that doesn’t stop me from wishing the game were longer!
Thi Chao · Mar 13, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full review - A unique and excellent adventure, with puzzles and mystery at every turn. Although its main appeal will be to retro gamers, there are enough strong qualities to attract those who may not normally play within this genre. Graphics and soundtrack are charming and a joy to experience.
Louisa Bhairam · Mar 03, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full review - In conclusion I have to say I was really impressed with this game. The gameplay and design are simple, well thought out and has good pacing. The world changes as you progress and I found the world truly absorbing in interesting to explore. It clearly draws inspiration from many classic games, but that's not a bad thing and it still manages to have its own unique traits and gameplay elements.
Brash Games Staff · Dec 16, 2017 Reviewed on PC - The Count Lucanor is as average as it gets. The most impressive aspect is definitely the animated cut-scenes and how many different ways the story can be completed. The problem is that the whole thing is over so quickly - about as long as it takes to tell an actual fairytale. In-game pixel art fails to impress and the amateurish designs and animations undercut the story and themes as depicted in the writing and cut-scenes.
Albert Lichi · Oct 28, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The Count Lucanor is definitely worth a place in your Switch eShop library. Comprising a castle of a range of different puzzle challenges in each room, it’s like a scarier version of the Crystal Maze. Well-written storytelling also helps its case, and while it may not be long, it certainly is memorable.
Oliver Roderick · Oct 27, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Join Hans in a fantasy world and experience a unique adventure, full of surprises and challenges. Get hooked on an immersive tale, where every decision counts and every clue is a piece to solve the puzzle and get the treasure. Unravel the sordid secrets of the castle, meet colorful characters, and remember: horror always lurks beneath the surface.
Developer: Baroque Decay