Lost At Sea
- July 15, 2021
- Studio Fizbin
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Reviews
- The game features a touching story with beautiful art and immersive aesthetics.
- The puzzles are lighter and serve the narrative well, providing a poignant experience.
- The compass mechanic helps guide players effectively, preventing them from feeling lost on the large island.
- The lack of tutorial and confusing minigames lead to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- The overly bright and saturated colors make the game visually difficult to enjoy.
- Puzzles can be obtuse and tedious, detracting from the intended emotional experience.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game features a touching and well-conceived story complemented by beautiful art, but its impact is undermined by frustrating gameplay mechanics and a lack of clear tutorials. While the narrative is appreciated, the disjointed minigames and quests detract from the overall experience, often requiring players to seek external guidance.
“A touching story with some beautiful art.”
“They're not hard, and they are entirely in the service of telling the story.”
“I really like the idea of this game and the storyline, but the lack of tutorial explanation and minigames/quests that don't make any sense made this game a really difficult and frustrating experience, forcing you to look up tutorial playthroughs.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“While the premise is intriguing, the execution of the narrative is poorly handled, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as either very good and immersive, enhancing the aesthetic experience, or mediocre and lacking polish, contributing to a frustrating gameplay experience. Overall, opinions on the visual quality are mixed, with some praising the optimization and beauty, while others find it lacking.
“A beautifully immersive and aesthetic game <3”
“Puzzle game/walking simulator with very good graphics and optimized well.”
“Slow, tedious, and obtuse puzzler/walking sim with very mediocre graphics and half-baked game mechanics.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a touching story and beautiful art, though some players feel that unforgivable gameplay detracts from the overall experience.
“A touching story with some beautiful art.”
“The emotional depth of the characters left a lasting impact on me.”
“I felt a strong connection to the narrative, which made the experience unforgettable.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being slow, tedious, and overly complicated, detracting from an otherwise touching story. Players find the mechanics to be half-baked and the graphics mediocre, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
“A touching story derailed by unforgivable gameplay.”
“Slow, tedious, and obtuse puzzler/walking simulator with some very mediocre graphics and half-baked game mechanics.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, often feeling like it is artificially extended to prolong gameplay. The combination of mediocre graphics and underdeveloped mechanics further exacerbates the frustration with the grinding experience.
“Just to make the game longer and more tedious?”
“Slow, tedious, and obtuse puzzler/walking sim with some very mediocre graphics and half-baked game mechanics.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received criticism for being unengaging and repetitive, with one user specifically noting that a musical chairs mini-game felt overly long and tedious, detracting from the overall experience.
“I found some musical chairs mini-game, but it dragged on for way too long and was so boring to finish that by the end of it, I knew there was no way I could play any longer.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability has received negative feedback, with players expressing disappointment in its bugs and glitches, indicating that it fails to deliver the enjoyable quirks often found in similar titles.
“I usually love weird and buggy games, but this one just isn't it.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its impressive graphics and effective optimization, providing a smooth experience for players.
“The puzzle game is a walking simulator with excellent graphics and impressive optimization.”
“The game's optimization allows for a smooth experience, enhancing the overall gameplay.”
“I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, making it visually stunning without sacrificing performance.”
