Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke

$1.99

Release Date:: May 16, 2023
Developer:: Stephen Ciuca
Publisher:: Stephen Ciuca
Platforms:: Windows

Indie Action RPG Full controller support Family Sharing Single-player

About This Game

Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes. Enemies drop essences that will eventually unlock stat boosts or spells. Items in the game may be dropped as magic or can be enchanted.

Version 1.05 Update Notes 05/04/2024
-Fixed game breaking bug

Version 1.04 Update Notes 04/11/2024
-Bug Fixes

Version 1.02 Update Notes 07/14/2023
-Bug Fixes
-New Game+ now saves to an empty slot
-Added new game mode

Version 1.01 Update Notes 07/09/2023
-Bug Fixes

Version 1.0 Update Notes 05/13/2023
-Updated Graphics
-Updated Music
-Fixed Bugs
-Full Game Launch!!!

Version .11 Update Notes (Demo only) 02/21/2023
-Balance adjustments
-Fixed several bugs
-Updated graphics
-Added support for steam achievements
-Added shiny enemies

Version .10 Update Notes (Demo only) 01/09/2023
-Balance adjustments
-Added ability to sort enemies
-Fixed several bugs
-Updated graphics

Version .09 Update Notes (Demo only) 12/17/2022
-Fixed several bugs
-Overall balance adjustments
-Gameplay and quality of life improvements

Version .08 Update Notes (Demo only) 11/1/2022
-Game is converted to pixel art

Version .07 Update Notes (Demo only) 8/29/2021
-Fixed a couple of bugs
-Added new enemies
-Adjusted enemy essence rewards

Version .06 Update Notes (Demo only) 8/8/2021
-Fixed a couple of bugs
-Rebalanced item enchantments and potions

Version .05 Update Notes (Demo only) 8/5/2021
-Giant overhaul. You'll have to play it to see the difference.
-Changed attack animations
-Changed stat progression
-Overhauled graphics of the Mines area
-Adjusted enemy difficulty
-Many other minor tweaks and adjustments, including performance improvements

Version .03 Update Notes (Demo only) 4/19/2021
-Adjusted and rebalanced all enemies
-Added new items
-Added new enemies
-Adjusted all enemy rewards
-Revamped drop system
-Revamped entire UI
-Some minor visual improvements
-Fixed map error

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

2 user reviews

100%

Positive

User #313339 english

7 hrs at review

Recommended

If you randomly stumbled on this game and you think it looks poorly made, I'm here to tell you it is NOT. There is a surprising amount of depth packaged into this game, and you can find items/spells/ect. that you can use to create up to five different loadouts that you can switch between on the fly. The enemies and bosses I've fought so far were reminiscent of the old games I've played in the past, and there is no shortage of creativity involved in their strange and spooky appearances. This is a hidden gem that is worth picking up and playing at least once in your life.

User #605504 english

36 hrs at review

Recommended

To get the elephant out of the room: this game is not for people who don't like their eyes challenged a bit. Personally, I find the MS-Paint-like look quite charming, and would certainly rank it above just another asset flip. So how's the gameplay? Shocker – it's actually good! First of all, this game is quite huge. Think Axiom Verge 2, with 2 whole maps to explore. And it doesn't get boring either. Progression is well-paced, a good number of different areas and, most importantly, really good enemy variety, with foes that constantly surprise you with new behaviors you have to adapt to. Your moveset is simple, but functional. You have a lot of control over your jumps and a very fast, speedrun-friendly backdash (not unlike Symphony of the Night). Each weapon only has 1 attack, but different weapon types have different attack speeds, swing animations with different vertical and horizontal reach, and recovery frames. Enemies will often require you to place and time your swings and ju...

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 8.1 or Later
Processor: Intel Core i3 5th gen or equivalent or later
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD5500 or equivilent
Storage: 100 MB available space

FAQ

How much does Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke cost?

Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke costs $1.99.

What are the system requirements for Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 8.1 or Later Processor: Intel Core i3 5th gen or equivalent or later Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD5500 or equivilent Storage: 100 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 8.1 or Later Processor: Intel Core i3 5th gen or equivalent or later Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD5500 or equivilent Storage: 100 MB available space

What platforms is Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke available on?

Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is available on Windows PC.

Is Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke worth buying?

Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke has 100% positive reviews from 2 players.

When was Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke released?

Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke was released on May 16, 2023.