Game Overview
A sprawling fantasy metropolis becomes the stage for a murder plot, social climbing, and the consequences of every promise you make. Lux, City of Secrets continues The Evertree Saga with a noir-tinged interactive novel about protecting a threatened mayor while trying to build a life in a city that rewards ambition and punishes carelessness. Its tone shifts smoothly between political intrigue, personal drama, magical danger, and lighter moments with returning companions. There are no visuals or voiced scenes to lean on; the city exists through dense writing and the player’s own imagination.
Every major decision shapes your character’s priorities, reputation, relationships, and available paths through the investigation. You question suspects, follow leads, decide whom to trust, and balance official duties against friendships, romance, work, and the temptations of Lux’s higher social circles. Character development lets you define a personality suited to diplomacy, investigation, combat, magic, or less honorable methods, while choices often close as many doors as they open. Combat and magic are handled through prose-based decisions rather than reflexes, making success depend on preparation, skills, alliances, and reading a situation correctly. Players who continue from Evertree Inn and Sordwin can carry forward established relationships and past decisions, though newcomers can still shape a fresh identity.
Lux stands out through its enormous scope and its willingness to treat neglected opportunities as meaningful consequences rather than filler. The city feels less like a sequence of quests and more like a living network of careers, rivalries, secrets, and people who remember what you do. Its half-million-word format supports substantial replay value, especially for players eager to test different moral outlooks, romances, and investigative approaches. Fans of Choice of Games-style interactive fiction, narrative RPGs such as Disco Elysium, or character-driven fantasy mysteries find plenty to enjoy, while returning Evertree veterans get the richest emotional payoff.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Lux, City of Secrets.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Lux, City of Secrets?
After extracting Lux, City of Secrets, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 101.87 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.