Lucid Blocks
| Lucid Blocks | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Eric Alfaro |
| Publisher | Eric Alfaro |
| Engine | Godot |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | March 13, 2026 |
| Genres | Sandbox, survival |
| Mode | Single-player |
Lucid Blocks is a surrealistic and psychedelic sandbox survival video game developed and published by Eric Alfaro, using the pseudonym Lucy B. Locks.[1] The game has been highlighted for its surrealistic, lucid dream-like aesthetic, mixed with gameplay resembling Minecraft.[2] It was released on March 13, 2026 on Steam.
Gameplay
The player explores ethereal and liminal procedurally generated 3D voxel environments, collecting resources, fighting monsters and taming creatures.[3] One of the major mechanics is "apotheosis", a crafting system which allows the player to combine materials in a certain order to get a new item or tool.[4][5] The author describes the gameplay as "an entirely new way to experience your subconscious".[6]
Development
The game originally started as a test project for Godot, but evolved into its own unique idea.[7] Many sprites are derived from photos of junk around Alfaro's house and items from a dollar store.[6]
Reception
Lucid Blocks was received warmly with "overwhelmingly positive" reviews on Steam.[7] Some noted that the game contains elements of horror.[8] The game has been widely compared to Minecraft, and reviewers highlighted that fans of the game would like Lucid Blocks.[2][4][5]
References
- ^ "Lucid Blocks - Game Database". Gamepressure.com. 2026-03-03. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ a b Yonezawa, Bruno (2026-02-17). "Minecraft Meets Silent Hill In New Open-World Survival RPG". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "Lucid Blocks: обзор, публикации, гайды и релиз экшен rpg песочница выживание игры Lucid Blocks". mmo13.ru (in Russian). 2026-03-14. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ a b "Новый геймплей сюрреалистичного воксельного сурвайвала Lucid Blocks". shazoo.ru (in Russian). 2026-02-19. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ a b "リアルな"手"を投影した超かっこいい『マイクラ』風ゲーム『Lucid Blocks』が「圧倒的に好評」の好調スタート。ブロックやナイフ、グラップリングフックなど駆使して謎の生き物が潜むローポリ世界を探索". 電ファミニコゲーマー – ゲームの面白い記事読んでみない？ (in Japanese). 2026-03-14. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ a b "lucid blocks". lucidblocks.com. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ a b Morooka, Naoto (2026-03-14). ""現役MIT生"が作る超現実サンドボックス『Lucid Blocks』、さっそく「圧倒的に好評」に。あらゆるアイテムを融合可能、"変な生き物"にも出会う謎空間探索". AUTOMATON (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "Новый хит? В Steam вышла сюрреалистичная песочница Lucid Blocks, которая уже получила рейтинг 97%". VGTimes (in Russian). Retrieved 2026-03-15.