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💎 LUCID Demo Available Now - A Crystalpunk Celestoidvania Begins

🌸 Demo Available Now! Today, as part of the Six One Indie Showcase, Apogee Entertainment and solo-dev Eric Manahan of The Matte Black Studio launched the first public demo for LUCID, a crystalpunk action-platformer tha

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changed💎 What is LUCID?LUCID is a 2D action-platformer RPG where movement matters. Inspired by games like Hollow Knight , Celeste , and Super Metroid , it offers a low barrier to entry with a sky-high skill ceiling. From acrobatic platforming to layered boss fights, players can take their time or rush headfirst into the challenge. Steam post image
changed💎 What is LUCID?In the demo, you’ll journey through up to three hours of content across vibrant biomes... Petrified Forest , Sentinel Temple , and a teaser of Welltown . Each filled with unique enemies and secrets. With 18+ enemy types, 4 boss fights, and a growing cast of characters, LUCID gives players the tools to explore, experiment, and engage at their own pace.
changed💠 Key Features:Fluid Traversal & Combat: Enter the flow state through precision movement and skill-based enemy encounters
changed🎶 Chatting with a Legend.[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1717730/LUCID/"]

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changedLUCID is a 2D action-platformer RPG where movement matters. Inspired by games like Hollow Knight , Celeste , and Super Metroid , it offers a low barrier to entry with a sky-high skill ceiling. From acrobatic platforming to layered boss fights, players can take their time or rush headfirst into the challenge. Steam post image
changedIn the demo, you’ll journey through up to three hours of content across vibrant biomes... Petrified Forest , Sentinel Temple , and a teaser of Welltown . Each filled with unique enemies and secrets. With 18+ enemy types, 4 boss fights, and a growing cast of characters, LUCID gives players the tools to explore, experiment, and engage at their own pace.
changedFluid Traversal & Combat: Enter the flow state through precision movement and skill-based enemy encounters
changed[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1717730/LUCID/"]

🌸 Demo Available Now!

Today, as part of the Six One Indie Showcase, Apogee Entertainment and solo-dev Eric Manahan of The Matte Black Studio launched the first public demo for LUCID, a crystalpunk action-platformer that blends smooth traversal, rich storytelling, and handcrafted pixel art into a Metroidvania built for both flowstate junkies and curious newcomers.

💎 What is LUCID?

LUCID is a 2D action-platformer RPG where movement matters. Inspired by games like Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Super Metroid, it offers a low barrier to entry with a sky-high skill ceiling. From acrobatic platforming to layered boss fights, players can take their time or rush headfirst into the challenge. Steam post image

In the demo, you’ll journey through up to three hours of content across vibrant biomes... Petrified Forest, Sentinel Temple, and a teaser of Welltown. Each filled with unique enemies and secrets. With 18+ enemy types, 4 boss fights, and a growing cast of characters, LUCID gives players the tools to explore, experiment, and engage at their own pace.

Whether you’re into speedrunning, vibe-chasing, or full-on 100% completion, LUCID is approachable, responsive, and built for replayability. Steam post image

💠 Key Features:

  • Fluid Traversal & Combat: Enter the flow state through precision movement and skill-based enemy encounters

  • Crystal Arts: Wield evolving powers like the Crystal Blade, Spear, and Axe

  • Customization: Equip Talismans, enhance Bracers, and build a playstyle that suits your speed

  • Cinematic Boss Fights: Face off against epic foes like Sentinel Bludgeon and more

  • Gorgeous Pixel Art: Every sprite and frame is lovingly handcrafted for depth and beauty

  • Narrative Depth: Explore a world torn by dissonance as Oenn, a young Sentinel on a solemn quest

🎶 Chatting with a Legend.

Developer Eric Manahan recently sat down with legendary composer David Wise (Donkey Kong Country, Battletoads, Star Fox Adventures) to discuss music, mood, and David’s contribution to LUCID’s “Welltown” track. It’s a meditative gem, don’t miss it! 💻 The LUCID Demo is available now on Steam

📅 Full PC release set for 2026, with console ports coming later.

📌 Wishlist LUCID on Steam, follow Apogee Entertainment, and The Matte Black Studio on Twitter/X. Make sure to join LUCID's Discord to stay in the loop with dev updates and community feedback!

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