Lost Eden
- February 13, 2017
- Cryo Interactive
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamIn Lost Eden, play as Adam, the last of the Adamites, in a quest to save your kind from extinction. Solve puzzles and engage in real-time battles to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Nebirds and their advanced technology. With a unique blend of adventure and strategy, experience a captivating story set in a beautifully rendered prehistoric world.
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience with a captivating story, engaging gameplay, and a fantastic soundtrack that resonates with players who enjoyed it in their childhood.
- Despite its dated graphics, the animations and world-building are impressive for a game from 1995, making it a unique experience for fans of classic adventure games.
- The gameplay is straightforward and accessible, with interesting characters and a creative premise involving the unification of dinosaurs and humans.
- The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and can feel bland compared to modern titles, with some players noting that it lacks challenge and depth.
- Technical issues such as freezing and bugs, particularly during the ending credits, detract from the overall experience and can hinder progress.
- While the voice acting and graphics were commendable for their time, they may not hold up well to contemporary standards, making it less appealing to new players unfamiliar with the original.
- music22 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised as one of its standout features, with many reviewers highlighting its haunting and memorable quality that enhances the overall experience. The soundtrack, composed by Stéphane Picq, is described as both beautiful and unsettling, effectively setting the mood and contributing to the game's sense of adventure and mystery. Overall, the music is considered exceptional, often compared favorably to other iconic game soundtracks, and is a significant reason for the game's lasting appeal.
“The music is absolutely amazing, along with the cultures in the game.”
“And another thing I loved about the game was the fantastic soundtrack; it gives the game a sense of adventure and mystery.”
“Graphics are awful, but the soundtrack still haunts me to this day.”
“That issue aside the graphics, music and voice overs are there, sadly no German voice overs in this Steam version. Now that I played the game in English for the first time, I can safely say the voice overs in German were superior for some key characters, such as the villain.”
“The music and art manage to walk the fine line between unsettling and beautiful.”
- story21 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, unique setting, and well-developed characters, offering themes of cooperation and bravery. While some reviewers note that the gameplay can become repetitive, the overall experience is enhanced by a distinctive soundtrack and smooth storytelling. Despite its dated graphics and occasional reliance on fantasy tropes, the game's narrative remains memorable and enjoyable for players.
“Plenty easy to play (especially if you know what to do), and the story and setting are both equally engaging.”
“Anyway, it is such a wonderful story, about cooperation, acceptance, bravery (and cowardice), strength, and humility.”
“The story flows smoothly and usually there is little to no difficulty in determining where to go or what to do.”
“At that point, Lost Eden becomes a bit of a grind and feels like the story is dragging.”
“The controls are outdated, the voice acting is subpar, and the story is... well, laughable.”
“You'll mostly play it for the story, but there is joy in figuring out how this weird world operates by consulting your party members and wandering around.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as straightforward and standard for its era, with a mix of adventure and light RTS elements. While some players appreciate the lack of pixel-hunting and enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere, others find the gameplay repetitive and have encountered technical issues that hinder progress. Overall, the experience is enhanced by a strong story and memorable characters, but it may not satisfy those seeking more challenging puzzles.
“Great story, good gameplay, and fantastic music.”
“The worldbuilding is incredible, the gameplay is fun, the characters are great and memorable.”
“The gameplay is standard for the era; this is not really a point-and-click adventure, which is both good and bad: you might prefer some harder puzzles, but on the other hand, there's no pixel-hunting or annoying sudden deaths.”
“While the story of the game is quite unique and shows dinosaurs and humans living and working together, the gameplay itself is very repetitive.”
“It freezes at the exact same point in the gameplay, even on future attempts to play, so progress is impossible.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, reflecting its age of over 25 years, yet many players appreciate the retro charm and impressive animations for the time. While some find the visuals lacking, others feel that the overall aesthetic and world-building still hold up well, complemented by a haunting soundtrack that enhances the experience. Overall, the graphics evoke nostalgia, with a mix of admiration for their historical context and acknowledgment of their limitations.
“One of my favorite classic PC games of all time—the mesmerizing soundtrack and surrealist graphics are simply amazing even to this day.”
“Even though the graphics may seem outdated, this game still holds up well, and the animation is impressive for its time.”
“Graphics are awful, but the soundtrack still haunts me to this day.”
“The graphics and sound quality are much to be expected for the time.”
“Granted, the graphics are dated, but I hope people can appreciate just how good the animations and world-building are in this story for a game over 25 years old.”
- stability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed stability experiences, noting occasional bugs and freezing issues, particularly a recurring freeze at a specific point in gameplay that hinders progress. While some minor glitches exist, the game generally functions well aside from these significant stability concerns.
“I found no glitches aside from some difficulty closing the game after you die; I had to hit the Windows key and right-click the icon on the taskbar to close.”
“But an hour or two in, the game freezes.”
“It freezes at the exact same point in the gameplay, even on future attempts to play, so progress is impossible.”
“A little buggy in some spots.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, often reminiscing about personal memories that the experience evokes, leading to moments of genuine tears and nostalgia.
“I cried when I saw it on Steam; what memories!”
“The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
“Every character's journey felt so real, I couldn't help but feel their pain and joy.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is noted as interesting and engaging, though it is often criticized for lacking substantial gameplay elements.
