Lost and Hound

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Lost and Hound is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Daisy Ale Soundworks and was released on August 16, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Lost and Hound is a scent hound adventure following the reluctant yet strong-willed Corgi, Biscuit. Hunt down criminals, help people that are in trouble or lost, solve mysteries and save lives in this blind-accessible canine story.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

emotional6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique sound tracking mechanic that enhances gameplay and accessibility for visually impaired players.
The charming narrative and adorable protagonist, Biscuit the Corgi, create a wholesome and engaging experience.
The developers have shown a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, making the game enjoyable for a wide audience.

Some gameplay mechanics, such as audio cues and navigation, can be confusing and inconsistent, particularly for blind players.
The graphics and overall visual presentation are considered bland and lacking polish, which detracts from the experience.
There are several bugs and technical issues that hinder gameplay, such as clipping and unclear objectives.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the innovative mechanics involving sound and scent tracking, which offer a unique challenge and intuitive learning curve. However, others criticize the simplistic design, lackluster graphics, and poor voice acting, suggesting that the overall quality does not meet expectations for a $20 title. The developer's commitment to player feedback is noted as a positive aspect, enhancing the game's accessibility and enjoyment.
- “The mechanics are truly remarkable and offer a totally different kind of challenge than anything you've ever experienced, I promise.”
- “Sound effects are amazing, gameplay is intuitive and easy to pick up and play with progressing levels of difficulty.”
- “The unique gameplay following sounds and scent trails is fun.”
- “The gameplay is pretty simplistic and a lot of assets are clearly copy and pasted - this would be okay for a free or low-priced game, but for a title priced at $20, I expected a much higher quality product.”
- “The mechanics don't work well, the graphics aren't very attractive, and the voice acting isn't especially good.”
- “As a highly visual person, I initially found the game's mechanics of using scent and audio fairly challenging, though they soon became quite intuitive as the game progressed.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and features a variety of tracking missions that challenge players to rely on auditory cues rather than sight, creating a unique gameplay experience. While some players find the mission trail slightly confusing, the narrative is enhanced by a lighthearted tone and comedic elements, making it both optimistic and enjoyable. Overall, the story effectively combines humor with meaningful objectives, despite some environmental challenges.
- “The story is engaging, and the sprinkles of comedy are a nice treat.”
- “I also like the casual comedy sprinkled in and the positive, optimistic, and friendly storylines.”
- “You go through various tracking missions where you use canine sense to track down objectives, including locating a lost kid, identifying those in a critical state at a hospital, and locating a criminal's hideout in a police sting operation.”
- “I find the trail to be slightly confusing after the first mission, but it is probably a learning curve like anything.”
- “As most of the mission areas tend to be quite big and open, everything looks similar, so that is where you have to rely on the game’s audio and its auditory hints to help you along.”
- “Some mission levels are made in a way that has the weather and environment purposely obscure your vision and using biscuit to sniff at the right moment (when there’s less wind etc) to help guide you on where to go is crucial.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are polarizing; while some players appreciate the colorful and whimsical art style, others criticize the lack of visuals, which hampers accessibility for blind players and leads to confusion regarding objectives. Additionally, technical issues and bugs detract from the overall visual experience, despite the appealing design and sound elements.
- “Overall, I enjoyed Lost and Hound with its colorful, whimsical art style and adorable protagonist.”
- “The complimenting sound design and music was very well put together and the art style is very cute and wholesome.”
- “The game is very easy to understand and the art style is very cute.”
- “I'm not technically visually impaired, so I played blindfolded for most of the game, and while the controls and sound orientation are really good, I felt like it was really unclear what some objectives were without any visuals. If you could see the screen, there often were prompts that weren't read out to you.”
- “There is also a lot of information that isn't read aloud to you when you reach the smaller levels after catching the bad guy in the city. Without visuals, I was completely lost on what was happening on screen before I even got into the level, because I wasn't aware that there was another screen I was currently on.”
- “This game has no visuals, and so it really is fully accessible to blind players.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its heartwarming and wholesome qualities, allowing players to relax while engaging in a unique and enjoyable experience as a corgi saving lives. Its blend of cuteness, humor, and challenge sets it apart from typical games, making it a delightful emotional journey. Overall, players find it to be an incredibly sweet and endearing adventure.
- “In this heartwarming game, you play as a corgi and save lives.”
- “It's wholesome and sweet and funny, but still challenging, and so different from regular games that you really do need to concentrate on cues that you aren't used to concentrating on, which was absolutely lacking in the gaming world and I adore it.”
- “Lost & Hound is an incredibly wholesome and enjoyable casual adventure game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music and sound design are highly praised for their uniqueness and quality, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the charming art style and emphasize that the soundtrack alone makes the game worth purchasing, particularly for its accessibility features aimed at visually impaired players.
- “The game shines best with its unique sound tracking mechanic and sound design.”
- “The complementing sound design and music were very well put together, and the art style is very cute and wholesome.”
- “It is absolutely worth every cent, even just for the soundtrack alone, and someone who is trying to make a game that visually impaired people can play absolutely gets my support 100%.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its wholesome and sweet dialogue that often elicits genuine laughter, enhancing the engaging narrative. Players appreciate the unique blend of humor with challenging gameplay, which requires a fresh focus on unconventional cues, setting it apart from typical gaming experiences.
- “The narrative drives you to want to know what happens, and the dialogue has made me laugh out loud many times!”
- “It's wholesome, sweet, and funny, but still challenging. It's so different from regular games that you really need to concentrate on cues you aren't used to, which was absolutely lacking in the gaming world, and I adore it.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect to be tedious, indicating that it can become a monotonous and repetitive experience.
- “It was fairly tedious.”
- “The grinding felt endless and repetitive.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”