The Lutece twins have received critical acclaim. They were named 2013's Character of the Year at the Spike VGX 2013, and by Destructoid staff for their Best of 2013 awards. The Lutece twins were named runners-up for Best New Character as part of Giant Bomb' s 2013 Game of the Year Awards, and Best Character for Official Xbox Magazine 's 2013 Awards. The Luteces have been the subject of fan labor works like cosplay and fan art. They have also been referenced outside of the BioShock series: noteworthy examples include a cameo appearance for an episode of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.