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Gaming
Steam Next Fest | Master Momentum and Movement in Three-Hour Demo for Apogee’s “Celestoidvania” LUCID
Today, as part of Steam Next Fest, Apogee Entertainment and Eric Manahan, solo developer of The Matte Black Studio, have unveiled a freshly updated three-hour demo for the upcoming 2D action-platformer RPG LUCID, chock-full of enhancements that position the game as 2026’s most exciting platformer / “Celestoidvania.” Bound by a promise, LUCID protagonist Oenn is a young Sentinel who ventures into a crystal-punk world shattered by…
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Press Releases
“Celestoidvania” RPG Platformer LUCID Showcases Combat, Bosses, and Traversal Ahead of Spring 2026 Release
Today, Apogee Entertainment unveiled a fresh look at LUCID during the 2025 Winter OTK Games Expo and confirmed a spring 2026 release. Created by solo developer Eric Manahan of The Matte Black Studio, LUCID blends action, mobility, and narrative into a “Celestoidvania” 2D RPG. The latest trailer showcases the core tenets of LUCID, providing a crystal-clear glimpse into what the game has to offer fans of platformers, narrative-heavy…
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Gaming
New Demo and Trailer Released for 2D Action-Platformer ‘LUCID’
Today, as part of the Six One Indie Showcase, Apogee Entertainment and solo-developer Eric Manahan of The Matte Black Studio launched the first public demo for the upcoming 2D action-platformer RPG LUCID alongside a new trailer. Praised for its low barrier to entry and high skill ceiling, LUCID combines lush, hand-crafted pixel art biomes with a rich storyline and tight maneuver controls to create an immersive 2D action-platformer…
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Gaming
Apogee Highlights Speedrunner Mechanics in Crystalline Metroidvania ‘LUCID’
Calling all speedrunners! Today at Gamescom, Apogee Entertainment debuted a speedrunner-centric trailer for its upcoming 2D action-platformer RPG LUCID from solo developer Eric Manahan of The Matte Black Studio. The latest LUCID gameplay trailer showcases the game’s fast-paced, acrobatic gameplay and tight controls, which makes LUCID the perfect speedrunning playground! Players can expect an incredible sense of speed without sacrificing maneuverability — to navigate environments, collect resources, and unlock…
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