Lumien
Early Access
Release Date: 02.02.2023
Publisher: Hochschule Mittweida
Platform:
Action Adventure
Singleplayer
3D Platformer
Early Access
Lumien is a fast-paced third-person platformer in which you explore the ruins of an ancient civilization and breathe life back into it. On your way past the various defenses, you'll be helped by the Orbs, fueled by the mysterious powers of the civilization.
About the game
Setting
In the game, humans have advanced technologically to the point where they no longer require human bodies. They transferred their consciousness into robot-like machines. As a result of a rare event, you are the only operating being in the destroyed home of your civilization.
Platforming
You will have to overcome obstacles in order to traverse the destroyed place you once called home. Platforming challenges and traps from the self-defense system are the most prominent obstacles. The more you progress in the game, the more movement abilities you gain.
Orbs
Orbs are the way to unlock new abilities and progress through most of the difficult platforming challenges. These are energy cores that store energy and help the wielder accomplish their tasks. By using them, you'll be able to defeat foes and alter the world to create a path through the collapsed world.
Production
Lumien was developed for the beta Mittweida over the course of a year.
This is an annual event at the University of applied science Mittweida.
During beta 2022, I served as the project's technical art director. Managing the technical implementation of animations, models, and all assets created for the game. Among my responsibilities were making visual effects, editor tools, level design, and lighting. We, the engine department, combined all created assets and scripts in the unity engine and handled most of the in-engine work for the project.
Disclaimer
Due to not being finished, the game is currently in early access. Currently, the steam and itch versions contain only about a third of the game's content with an altered and shortened story. To complete the full, intended lumien experience, a small fraction of the original team, including myself, are continuing to develop the game. As a result of the small team size, the full game is currently expected to be released in 2024.