Lost Crew
- September 15, 2016
- Gamecosm
Get on SteamThis is text adventure game of survival of the astronauts on the orbital station that is lost in time. You will have to take care of the rescue of the station's crew, and lots of complicated riddles and situations will make this adventure even more interesting.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging and immersive story with well-developed characters and a unique time-loop mechanic.
- Offers a lot of content and replayability, with multiple branches and secrets to uncover.
- Good value for the price, providing several hours of entertainment despite some flaws.
- The game can be frustratingly linear, requiring frequent restarts and trial-and-error gameplay.
- Some bugs and inconsistencies in the story can detract from the overall experience.
- The initial tutorial is messy and the English translation has noticeable issues, which may confuse players.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as immersive and well-crafted, with a strong first half that captivates players, though the second half is considered less compelling. Some users noted inconsistencies and bugs, such as a confusing mercy-kill scenario, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite mixed feelings about the plot's interest level, many found the storytelling and puzzle integration surprisingly engaging.
“The first half of the story is great, the second is fine.”
“Great immersive story.”
“Story is well thought out and very engaging.”
“There are some bugs and story inconsistencies; for example, a dying crewmate can be mercy-killed by a second crewmate while a third one is in the process of saving them.”
“The plot of the game isn't all that interesting anyway, so I doubt the payoff is even worth it to finish it.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a trial-and-error approach reminiscent of classic interactive fiction, which can be frustrating for some players due to the need to restart after failures. However, the game cleverly integrates this mechanic into its narrative, minimizing downtime and allowing for multitasking. While the design is solid and the story engaging, some players may find the execution of the time-restarting mechanic lacking.
“Solid game design and an interesting narrative with minimal animation and mechanics.”
“The game cleverly incorporates a trial-and-error nature, reminiscent of its Zork-esque roots, into a narratively-justified gameplay mechanic, ensuring that you won't lose too much time to restarting and it never feels too bogged down as long as you're prepared to multitask.”
“It has somewhat unique interactive fiction game mechanics.”
“Some players might get annoyed with the mechanic of having to loop back to the start after each failure.”
“There's also a generally frustrating trial-and-error nature that this game inherits from its Zork-esque roots, but the game rather cleverly rolls that into a narratively-justified gameplay mechanic, so you shouldn't end up losing too much time to restarting and it never gets too bogged down as long as you've got a mind to do a bit of multitasking.”
“It's only worth playing if you're interested in seeing the mechanic of time restarting used poorly.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users note that while grinding can provide valuable insights from mistakes, it often feels tedious and repetitive.
“The grinding feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the repetitive nature of grinding to be a major turn-off; it feels like a chore rather than fun.”
“While some rewards are satisfying, the amount of grinding required to achieve them is overwhelming and frustrating.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its stylish design and immersive futuristic sci-fi setting, creating a captivating environment that enhances the overall gaming experience.
“It's stylish and atmospheric with a nice futuristic sci-fi setting.”
“The game immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful world that feels alive.”
“Every corner of the environment is filled with intricate details that enhance the overall atmosphere.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is integral to gameplay, as it requires precise timing for certain sections, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find this mechanic frustrating, as minor mistakes can lead to significant setbacks, necessitating restarts.
“The music is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel epic.”
“The rhythm and beats are so engaging that they keep you motivated to keep playing.”
“Some parts of the game require timing; the idea is solid, but it requires you to listen to the music. If you screw up just a tad, you have to restart most of the game over again.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
“While the soundtrack has potential, it often feels out of sync with the gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
