Lumino City

Lumino City: A Handmade Puzzle Adventure Game

A puzzle adventure game with intricate detail, imaginative design, and papercraft models, guiding players through a handmade world.

What is Lumino City?

Lumino City is a unique puzzle adventure video game developed and published by the independent game studio State of Play Games. First released in 2014, the game stands out for its entire environment and assets being handmade from paper, card, miniature lights and motors.

The papercraft visuals in Lumino City are incredibly detailed, with intricate models and set pieces that resemble an elaborate paper theater production. The lighting effects and animations created by moving the papercraft pieces by hand gives the game a tactile, arts & crafts aesthetic.

From this handcrafted city, players guide the character Lumi through a narrative adventure solving environmental puzzles and exploring the detailed locales. Gameplay involves manipulating and adjusting the paper sets, lighting rigs and models to clear Lumi's path forward. Puzzles challenges involve redirecting lights, adjusting bridges and opening gates.

With no computer graphics, Lumino City derives its charm and intrigue from the skillful design and animation of its papercraft elements. The visual experience combines with an evocative orchestral soundtrack to create a unique gameplay atmosphere. Its creativity and handcrafted approach has helped Lumino City earn critical praise and awards.

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