Lucius (PC) Review

This being a PC exclusive, the controls are via keyboard and mouse, and the default keys are weird for the experienced PC gamer.  Most users expect that the “E” key will open doors or interact with objects, but instead this opens up your inventory.  Once Inventory is opened, you can only toggle through them using the arrow keys, and then left-click to select.

To combine items you arrow to the object, right-click, arrow to the next item and right-click again.  It would be MUCH easier if the user could use a mouse pointer to select and combine items.  You can also open your mission log by pressing the “Q” key, and you select your abilities (as you gain them) by pressing the number keys (1-5).

The missions revolve around killing certain members of the household, for whatever reasons Lucius deems them worthy.  Unfortunately, there is only one solution to each puzzle, which can have you roaming the halls for hours.  Those familiar with Manhunt or Hitman will be a little disappointed with the flexibility of achieving your goals.