Lost Chronicles

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Lost Chronicles is an adventure game with a captivating story and stunning graphics, taking you on a journey to solve the mysteries of a small town. However, be prepared for grinding gameplay and a high level of advertisement. Immerse yourself in this intriguing tale and unravel the secrets that lie within the town's borders.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 708 reviews

story77 positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

The game features an elaborate and complex storyline that keeps players engaged.
The graphics are beautiful, and the variety of puzzles adds to the overall enjoyment.
The map feature is helpful, highlighting areas of interest and making navigation easier.

The game is overly repetitive, requiring players to solve the same puzzles multiple times to progress.
Many hidden objects are difficult to find, leading to frustration and reliance on hints.
The gameplay mechanics have changed significantly from previous titles, which may disappoint long-time fans.

story
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
47%
4%
The game's story is generally praised for its complexity, engaging plot, and character development, with many players appreciating the twists and immersive experience it offers. However, some reviewers express frustration with the repetitive nature of the puzzles and the slow progression of the story, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, the graphics and storytelling elements are often highlighted as standout features, contributing to a satisfying gameplay experience for many fans.
- “It's very elaborate and complex, very interesting, great storyline.”
- “The story is far better than in other games of the type, the graphics are beautiful and every detail perfectly polished.”
- “Story and graphics were great, with twists and turns and I loved immersing myself in this world.”
- “The main issue for me is the fact that it is so repetitive that it doesn't let the story progress.”
- “I do not think many people are patient enough to repeat the hidden objects and mini-games hundreds of times just to barely progress through the story.”
- “The puzzles were too repetitive and made the story suffer.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
8%
6%
Overall, the graphics in the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and artistic quality. While some players noted a nostalgic, old-school charm, others expressed disappointment with certain aspects of the game's layout and mechanics. Despite mixed feelings about gameplay and puzzle design, the visual presentation remains a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful as usual at the gate.”
- “The story is far better than in other games of the type, the graphics are beautiful and every detail perfectly polished.”
- “Amazing graphics, great storyline and challenging puzzles.”
- “So annoying, repetitive, and poor graphics and touch response compared to most 5bn games.”
- “The graphics are also lagging from time to time.”
- “3 stars for graphics and acting.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
43%
10%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the engaging story and variety of puzzles, while others find the new mechanics and collection system cumbersome and frustrating. Some users noted that the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks clarity in puzzle mechanics, though the graphics and overall experience are often praised. Overall, while there are elements of innovation, many players feel that small adjustments could enhance the gameplay significantly.
- “I loved the story and found the keeper mechanic interesting.”
- “Good gameplay, variety and puzzles are challenging without being impossible with a mix of timed and free play.”
- “Interesting storyline and beautiful graphics with smooth gameplay.”
- “The collection mechanic gets tiresome quickly.”
- “Only thing about the puzzles that could be better was mechanics description - it was so scarce that sometimes I had no idea what the goal was.”
- “I usually love Fivebn games and played them all, but this time the mechanics are frustrating.”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with players expressing frustration over the necessity to repeatedly complete hidden object puzzles and collect items to progress. While some appreciate the option to choose different mini-games for grinding, many feel that the overall experience is monotonous and detracts from the enjoyment of the game. Despite its potential, the grinding mechanics often lead to a sense of confusion and fatigue among players.
- “The repetitive puzzles became tedious too.”
- “It is necessary to do hidden object games and certain puzzles many times over in order to advance, which can get tedious.”
- “Repeating hops and puzzles just to get an item to unlock a previously visited hop area got tedious towards the end, as was having to do so to collect random items to claim collections I'd found.”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the option to earn hints and diamonds through ads without mandatory payments, while others criticize the increasing reliance on ads for hints, leading to frustration over excessive ad watching. Although some users find the balance of free content and optional purchases acceptable, others feel that the recent changes have turned the game into a "money grabber," detracting from the overall experience.
- “I was actually shocked that it was completely free and had no ads!”
- “Good balance of story and puzzles, looks great and no ads, only a small payment needed, so exceptional value.”
- “Now it has consumables, and if you spend them, you have to grind to get more, the first step before the introduction of microtransactions in this kind of 'escape' games.”
- “Now it has consumables and if you spend them, you have to grind to get more, the first step before the introduction of microtransactions in this kind of 'escape' games.”
- “Well this one completely missed the mark.. I had to uninstall this game because once I saw that you got rid of the 'watch ad' for a hint and have introduced a whole new system of watching 3 ads for 3 crystals that equate to 1 hint.. that's just shameful.. I understand you need people to watch ads to support the company but this is just too much.. having to watch 10+ ads on previous games for hints was already annoying.. with the way it's set up now you have to watch about 30 ads for 10 hints.”
- “The game became more complicated, nothing logical, spending time watching ads more than actual playing, device resource consumer.. so pathetic way to stuff you with ads.. not like what Five BN games used to be.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism from users, with many reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that hinder gameplay. Players have noted issues such as freezing, unresponsive elements, and being logged out unexpectedly, which detracts from the overall experience despite the game's engaging storyline and puzzles.
- “Very buggy and nothing like the rest of the previous games.”
- “When you're playing the game and then all of a sudden you can't do anything because it freezes and then logs you out of the game. It happens continuously, so I asked you to fix the problem or I will be deleting the game.”
- “Game has a good storyline, really fun with the puzzles and adventure, but glitches and kicks me out of the game, so I can't enjoy it all and finish the story.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, with many players appreciating its integration with the storyline and artwork. However, some users expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of conversational music and found certain gameplay elements, such as repetitive tasks and object-finding challenges, to detract from their enjoyment. Overall, while the music is celebrated, it is accompanied by mixed feelings about other gameplay aspects.
- “Pros: good storyline, great artwork & music.”
- “I like the story and the music.”
- “Loved it! Is there a part 2? Thanks for making it; music and story are ❤ for me.”
- “While the concept is amazing, the graphics, music, and story are also amazing. What annoyed me was that you have to play repetitive games literally 100 times just to get an object to help progress.”
- “It's very difficult to find objects; it's a very bad idea to search for objects in the pantry for the main objective. I can't even find the wood to light up and warm the area. There is no background music, and I don't like it.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding it so entertaining that they replayed it multiple times to fully appreciate the story and comedic elements. The new style adds to the overall enjoyment, making it a standout feature for many users.
- “I liked it so much that I replayed it three times already 😂 I like the new style; to understand the story, I played it again, and because it's so funny, I replayed it the third time.”
- “So much funny!”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the character development in the game, noting that it aligns well with the overall plot and maintains the quality expected from previous titles by the developer.
- “Having played every game from Five-BN Games, I am accustomed to the way the plot flows, the character development, and the game itself.”
- “The plot was good; so was the character development.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, noting that it can be disappointing when the game claims to have completed a search task without player interaction, resulting in a lack of rewards. This inconsistency can lead to feelings of confusion and dissatisfaction.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report that the game runs smoothly and maintains a reasonable length, indicating effective optimization.
- “The game runs smoothly and is not overly long.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it loads quickly and performs flawlessly.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the game's original style and note that it avoids unnecessary replayable hidden objects, contributing to a positive overall experience. However, this suggests that while the game is enjoyable, it may not offer significant incentives for replayability.