Forgotten Places: Lost Circus

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Forgotten Places: Lost Circus is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Sungift Games and was released on March 22, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

In Forgotten Places: Lost Circus, Joy is haunted by recurring nightmares of a mysterious circus, feeling that her real life may be the true nightmare. Explore eerie abandoned circus ruins, solve puzzles, play mini-games, and collect peculiar items to uncover clues that unlock Joy's forgotten past. Immerse yourself in a haunting Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure filled with mystery and discovery.

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

music8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a nice atmosphere, particularly in the dark circus scenes.
The hidden object puzzles are well-designed and provide a decent challenge, with some requiring careful attention to detail.
The story, while simple, has a sweet premise that can be engaging for casual players.

Many objects are too small and difficult to discern, leading to frustrating pixel hunting, especially for players with vision issues.
The gameplay is linear and lacks exploration, making it feel more like a series of chores rather than an adventure.
Technical issues such as bugs, unresponsive controls, and broken achievements detract from the overall experience.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The story is generally perceived as simplistic and lacking depth, revolving around the quest to find a missing tiger cub within a circus setting. While some players appreciate the cute premise and visuals, many criticize the narrative for being tedious, poorly executed, and ultimately unsatisfying, with a lack of coherent progression and resolution. Overall, it seems to cater more to fans of hidden object games rather than those seeking a compelling storyline.
- “It's very lovely to look at, the music is nice, it's a cute story, and best of all it's a circus setting, so that made me like it right away.”
- “Overall story arc is fun, you're trying to catch a tiger cub which leads you all around a circus from your dreams.”
- “The story constantly shifts between scenes from the dark present and colorful snapshots of the once lively circus, which slowly appear to be real memories rather than figments of her imagination.”
- “It's not an awful game, but the main plot (searching for an animal) is very long-winded, and by the end of the game, I still have no idea what happened story-wise.”
- “The story isn't really there -- it's like they had some ideas and just didn't fully follow through.”
- “The story is thin and dumb.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric qualities and fitting themes, particularly in spooky or circus settings. However, many users criticize the soundtrack for being repetitive and lacking variety, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the music is described as nice and enjoyable by some, it tends to become monotonous for others.
- “It's very lovely to look at, the music is nice, it's a cute story, and best of all it's a circus setting, so that made me like it right away.”
- “Firstly to start off, I really enjoyed the graphics, and the background music I found relaxing and enjoyable to listen to.”
- “Some pieces of music can be very fitting to the atmosphere, especially to the abandoned circus sections.”
- “I honestly preferred the spooky scenes and rushed through the rest when I could, turning down the chipper music.”
- “The music is repetitive with little variety and gets old fast - completely the opposite of regained castle.”
- “Music is pretty repetitive, seems like it loops quickly.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The graphics received a generally positive reception, with many users praising the visuals as solid and enjoyable, particularly highlighting the contrast between dark and colorful elements. However, some noted the lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks as a drawback. Overall, the artwork is appreciated, especially in specific settings like the dark circus, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
- “Firstly, to start off, I really enjoyed the graphics, and the background music I found relaxing and enjoyable to listen to.”
- “The visuals look really, really nice and solid.”
- “Graphically good for this kind of game with many objects hard to find, and I liked that some sceneries have multiple hidden places with more places to find the requested objects.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “A nice contrast between black and white, sad graphics and colorful happy ones... the puzzles are easy, even with the hardest difficulty.”
- “Ok graphics.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay is primarily focused on solving hidden object scenes sequentially, with limited movement between locations and a few mini-puzzles, which some players find boring and stressful due to the challenge of collecting all 57 items without the ability to revisit areas. While the game offers around 3-4 hours of playtime and is considered reasonably priced at $3, the restrictive gameplay mechanics may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- “$3 is a decent price for this title, considering that it offers around 3-4 hours of gameplay and accessible achievements (if you play on expert mode, without hints or skipping the puzzles).”
- “Expect around 3 hours of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is boring to me.”
- “You can't move between different locations, and the whole gameplay is limited to solving hidden object scenes one after another, with a few mini-puzzles in between.”
- “Considering that there are 57 collectibles to find, this setup makes the gameplay rather stressful for someone who wants to obtain the achievement for gathering all collectibles without checking a guide: if you miss one, you'll probably have to start all over, since there's no possibility to go back and revisit previous locations.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game effectively contrasts the eerie ambiance of the abandoned circus with the vibrant, cheerful atmosphere of the real circus, creating a dynamic experience. The atmospheric music enhances these settings, particularly complementing the haunting elements of the abandoned circus. Overall, players appreciate the immersive atmosphere that the game delivers.
- “The game switches between the spooky, atmospheric abandoned circus and the very cheery and garish real circus.”
- “I really like the atmosphere of the places, especially the abandoned circus sections.”
- “Some pieces of music can be very fitting to the atmosphere, especially in the abandoned circus sections.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspects of the game to be tedious, particularly in the collection of items and certain mini-game segments that lack challenge. However, many reviewers note that the engaging story and enjoyable mini-games help to offset the monotony.
- “It's extremely tedious just to find 17-19 items that have little to no use to the story, and some items don’t even make sense or even lie to you!”
- “Several 'mini-game' puzzle segments are just plain tedious and not actually challenging.”
- “Some sections can get a bit tedious.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of "Forgotten Places: Lost Circus" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that the mobile app's transition to Steam lacks the quality expected from a PC game.
- “Forgotten Places: Lost Circus is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers.”
- “The monetization in this game is outrageous; it feels like every feature is locked behind a paywall.”
- “I can't believe how much they expect players to spend just to enjoy basic content. It's frustrating and feels exploitative.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The stability of the game has received negative feedback, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the experience. Many players express disappointment over the lack of troubleshooting resources and a slow storyline, contributing to an overall frustrating gameplay experience.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; I can play for hours without any interruptions.”
- “The performance is consistently reliable, allowing me to focus on gameplay rather than technical issues.”
- “The storyline is slow, there are bugs and glitches, and I'm just very disappointed.”
- “An annoying and buggy hidden-object game.”
- “No tips, no troubleshooting, and no links to actual game footage of the solution.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lackluster storytelling, with players finding the narrative boring and the ending unsatisfying.
- “Very boring story with a mega stupid ending.”

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Forgotten Places: Lost Circus is a action game with mystery theme.

Forgotten Places: Lost Circus is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Forgotten Places: Lost Circus.

Forgotten Places: Lost Circus was released on March 22, 2018.

Forgotten Places: Lost Circus was developed by Sungift Games.

Forgotten Places: Lost Circus has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Forgotten Places: Lost Circus is a single player game.

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