The Count Lucanor

The Count Lucanor PS4 ReviewA Wonderful Mix of Adventure, Puzzle and Spooky Storytelling You take on the role of Hans, a fortune hunting boy wandering into a spooky, haunted castle. It is easy to get sucked in by Creepy Castle just by looking at its old-school pixel graphics and ambient soundtrack that evoke a dark fairy tale.

It plays well, provides a world with a lot of character and doesn't skimp on clever puzzle-solving ideas. Every hall, every room in castle is a unique mystery and puzzle that players will learn to solve with patience, wit and planning. It forces the player to think outside the box and to be detail-oriented, which is very satisfying for a puzzle driven game.

With an engaging story, interesting characters and multiple endings dependent on the choices you have made it can swallow run away hours without you even realising. This in turn adds replay value to the game in that you will want to go explore different paths and outcomes. This is a blend of age and erotic dangerousness, a bit like the creepy turn taken by old fairy tales.

From beginning to end, The Count Lucanor is worth the time spent for those that enjoy a good story and don't mind a bit of complex puzzles contained within a nostalgic retro facade. It is a distinctive indie jewel that provides a worthwhile experience from the first minute to the last.