Of all the levels in the Crystal Gauntlet, "Lustre" might very well be the only one to have aged like a fine wine. Accompanied by a particularly stylish original composition from G4lvatron and exceptionally clean designs, "Lustre" is an incredibly well-executed take on a crystal-themed level that still greatly holds up to this day. It's not as bland or pedestrian as "Crystal Essence" and it's thankfully not as messy or disastrous as "Crystal Fusion". It's an almost perfect exemplar of how to commit to a stylized level. I'll admit that I'm normally opposed to custom orbs and portals, especially as it can sometimes be difficult to discern between similarly-colored portals and orbs. Thankfully, in "Lustre", they mesh perfectly with the modernistic and sublime surroundings while not being too hard to distinguish from each other. The gameplay in "Lustre" is serviceable, nothing special really, but its amazing aesthetics are more than enough to warrant a playthrough!