65%Strong matchInfernax
93%2k93% positive reviews, Very Positive across 2k reviews·Metroidvania · Pixel Graphics
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Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.
Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes. Enemies drop essences that will eventually unlock stat boosts or spells. Items in the game may be dropped as magic or can be enchanted.
Version 1.05 Update Notes 05/04/2024
-Fixed game breaking bug
Version 1.04 Update Notes 04/11/2024
-Bug Fixes
Version 1.02 Update Notes 07/14/2023
-Bug Fixes
-New Game+ now saves to an empty slot
-Added new game mode
Version 1.01 Update Notes 07/09/2023
-Bug Fixes
Version 1.0 Update Notes 05/13/2023
-Updated Graphics
-Updated Music
-Fixed Bugs
-Full Game Launch!!!
Version .11 Update Notes (Demo only) 02/21/2023
-Balance adjustments
-Fixed several bugs
-Updated graphics
-Added support for steam achievements
-Added shiny enemies
Version .10 Update Notes (Demo only) 01/09/2023
-Balance adjustments
-Added ability to sort enemies
-Fixed several bugs
-Updated graphics
Version .09 Update Notes (Demo only) 12/17/2022
-Fixed several bugs
-Overall balance adjustments
-Gameplay and quality of life improvements
Version .08 Update Notes (Demo only) 11/1/2022
-Game is converted to pixel art
Version .07 Update Notes (Demo only) 8/29/2021
-Fixed a couple of bugs
-Added new enemies
-Adjusted enemy essence rewards
Version .06 Update Notes (Demo only) 8/8/2021
-Fixed a couple of bugs
-Rebalanced item enchantments and potions
Version .05 Update Notes (Demo only) 8/5/2021
-Giant overhaul. You'll have to play it to see the difference.
-Changed attack animations
-Changed stat progression
-Overhauled graphics of the Mines area
-Adjusted enemy difficulty
-Many other minor tweaks and adjustments, including performance improvements
Version .03 Update Notes (Demo only) 4/19/2021
-Adjusted and rebalanced all enemies
-Added new items
-Added new enemies
-Adjusted all enemy rewards
-Revamped drop system
-Revamped entire UI
-Some minor visual improvements
-Fixed map error
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