Lost Cities

About Lost Cities

Lost Cities is a single player and multiplayer casual turn-based strategy game. It was developed by BlueLine Games and was released on May 19, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Officially licensed version of the award winning Lost Cities by Reiner Knizia. Plan your expeditions wisely to outpace your rival's pursuits! After 3 rounds of adventuring, the player that had the most successful expeditions is the winner!"

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43%Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Light and fluffy, family friendly, and a fun romp, making it suitable for casual play.
Plays just like the original card game, maintaining the core mechanics that fans love.
Clever strategy game that is quick and relatively easy to play, but challenging to win.

The game suffers from severe bugs, including broken scorekeeping and frequent crashes, making it unplayable in multiplayer.
The AI is extremely weak and lacks strategy, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement.
Many design flaws exist, such as unsorted cards in hand and the inability to review past rounds, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its solid rules and engaging mechanics, complemented by humorous achievements and a standout pass-to-play multiplayer feature. However, there is a sense of disappointment that the overall experience does not fully capitalize on these strengths.
- “I liked the rules, the game mechanics, funny achievements, and pass-to-play multiplayer that is the gem of Blueline Games, in my humble opinion.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches reported by users, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, such as players ending up with an excessive number of cards in hand.
- “Way too many glitches... very frustrating.”
- “The game often glitches and I end up with 9 or 10 cards in my hand.”
- “Way too many glitches... very frustrating.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the funny achievements and engaging game mechanics. The pass-to-play multiplayer feature is also noted as a standout element that enhances the overall comedic experience.
- “I liked the rules, the game mechanics, funny achievements, and pass-to-play multiplayer that is the gem of Blueline Games, in my humble opinion.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The graphics have elicited polarized reactions, with some users expressing strong dislike, while others are enamored with the visual presentation. This stark contrast highlights a divisive opinion on the game's aesthetic quality.
- “Graphics: I'm gonna barf”