LOST EPIC

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In Lost Epic, play as a cursed warrior named Willy on a mission to defeat the evil God of Chaos and restore order to the world. Explore a variety of landscapes, from dense forests to icy mountains, while battling numerous enemies and bosses in exhilarating real-time combat. Immerse yourself in a rich story filled with intriguing lore and memorable characters as you uncover the truth behind Willy's curse and the fate of the world.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 374 reviews

gameplay34 positive mentions

grinding50 negative mentions

The game features smooth and engaging combat mechanics, allowing for fluid combos and skill customization.
The art style and animations are visually appealing, contributing to an immersive experience.
There is a significant amount of content and variety in gameplay, including crafting, skill progression, and exploration.

The game suffers from heavy grinding, which can detract from pacing and enjoyment, especially in late-game content.
Inventory management is cumbersome, with a lack of sorting options and a low item limit that can lead to frustration.
The difficulty spikes, particularly with bosses, can feel unbalanced, making early encounters particularly punishing.

gameplay
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
53%
9%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fluid mechanics, engaging combat, and a variety of skills and weapons, offering a fun challenge reminiscent of classic side-scrolling action games. However, some players find it repetitive due to reskinned enemies and tedious farming mechanics, while others note issues with the pause menu and a lack of clarity in certain systems. Overall, while the game has its flaws, many players appreciate the art style and the satisfying moment-to-moment gameplay.
- “It does have one amazing feature: there are 108 skills that you can mix, match, and level up at will and assign to whichever of the 5 activation slots you want (but since you can equip two weapons at once, you'll have 10 slots total during gameplay).”
- “The gameplay is nice and smooth, and it's pretty much an anime 2D Dark Souls, but simpler.”
- “The art is gorgeous, gameplay is fun and challenging.”
- “Not a masterpiece of side-scrolling souls-like, no stellar story or mystery, and the gameplay can be a bit limited with how the enemies are constantly reskinned and there's not much to the quests beyond 'fetch that, kill this, place this here.' Still, the moment-to-moment gameplay, the grind for more power, and the fun of the systems like divine skills kept me going.”
- “Fun game at first but boring level design, reuse of enemies and their mechanics, so much farming overall is quite boring.”
- “There's an alright game here but a lot of the mechanics and additions feel more like bloat rather than content; leaving you with a perfectly good six-hour game growing into a corpulent slog by the time you actually reach the end many hours later.”
story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
73%
8%
The game's story is generally perceived as weak and unoriginal, with many players noting that it only becomes apparent in the late game, lacking reinforcement in the middle sections. While some appreciate the world-building and side character narratives, the overall plot is often described as simplistic and reminiscent of typical themes in Japanese games, such as the quest to defeat gods. Additionally, the limited dialogue and reliance on NPCs for storytelling detract from the experience, leaving players wanting more depth and engagement in the narrative.
- “There's not much dialogue, but the story was presented adequately in the world-building and the few high-quality voiceovers the game had to offer.”
- “This is the best RPG souls game of 2021. I play the story of this game is great and offers a good adventure in an open world.”
- “Story is essentially Dark Souls with holy ones replacing the Lords of Cinder, and basically... the new gods screwing over anyone who is not a follower of them, and you hunt them down.”
- “The story of the game came off as weak at the start, but only in the late game do you realize 'oh, there is a story in this game'.”
- “There wasn't much reinforcement of the plot in the middle part.”
- “- the story is really stupid (another Japanese game about killing god).”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
27%
5%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many players praising the art style as cute, colorful, and reminiscent of classic titles. While the overall visual quality is considered good for a budget game, some critiques mention inconsistencies, particularly in the last area, and minor issues with character animations during gameplay. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the engaging combat and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Really fun hack n slash platformer with nice graphics and outstanding performance on deck.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the character designs are nice, and the gameplay is a lot of fun.”
- “Graphically the game is very nice and smooth; including allowing you a degree of customization of your character with a series of skins.”
- “The last area (the Abyss) is lazy and has the worst visuals out of all the regions.”
- “I am a very visuals-heavy guy and notice things that shouldn't really bug me since they have no gameplay impact, such as limbs of the characters clearly detaching from the character models during dodge rolls or certain attacks. Additionally, certain skills have the arrow coming from my character's upper back rather than the actual bow itself.”
- “The multiplayer co-op servers definitely need work since everyone I joined has been laggy, and I tend to get disconnected from moving around too many rooms.”
grinding
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly for levels and crafting materials, which some players find enjoyable while others consider it tedious. The difficulty curve necessitates early grinding, especially against bosses that can be refought at increasing levels, making it feel like grinding constitutes a large portion of the gameplay. Overall, while the grind can be rewarding for those who appreciate it, it may become overwhelming for players seeking a more streamlined experience.
- “I think grinding takes half the game, unfortunately.”
- “Decent game for the price but the padding mechanics for weapon upgrades is egregiously tedious.”
- “I'd wager 60% of the time I spent playing this game was solely grinding for upgrade materials until I saw how much more I would need and gave up on it.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack for its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize it as repetitive and generic. Many players appreciate the variety in music that matches the pacing of different scenarios, though some find the sound effects too loud and distracting. Overall, the music is seen as a solid aspect of the game, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere despite some noted shortcomings.
- “The soundtrack is pretty great.”
- “Lovely art style and music, the combat is engaging and feels very satisfying.”
- “It's smooth despite being in early access, the music is great.”
- “Music 4/10 - repetitive and not even close to being epic nor catchy”
- “- overused, mediocre music”
- “- soundtrack is a bit generic.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Reviewers praise the character development primarily through its stunning art and design, highlighting the work of renowned artist Namie. The character designs are noted for their suitability to the game's world, enhancing the overall visual experience and enjoyment of gameplay. While some critiques exist, the overall sentiment is that the character design significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The character design suits the world so nicely, and I find myself sometimes just stopping to take in the view.”
- “Really love the art style and character designs.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the character designs are nice, and the gameplay is a lot of fun.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, particularly on the Steam Deck, where it delivers flawless performance. While the Unity engine can lead to mixed performance experiences, players have noted that this title stands out as well-optimized, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “On another positive note, the game is very well optimized.”
- “Really fun hack n slash platformer with nice graphics and outstanding performance on deck.”
- “I restarted, I grinded, I deleted saves, I put it down for months at a time, and now, thanks to its flawless performance on the Steam Deck, I finally finished it.”
- “The game engine is Unity, so performance can be mixed at times, but I can't exactly comment on that.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its enchanting quality, enhanced by engaging mechanics like crafting, upgrades, fishing, and cooking, which collectively create an immersive experience that encourages players to explore further.
- “The crafting and upgrades, as well as the fishing and cooking, are a nice touch, and the atmosphere is very enchanting.”
- “The mechanics and atmosphere of the game convinced me to give it a proper try.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the amusing accessories and the "funny abyss" feature introduced in version 1.30, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay.
- “The game features hilarious accessories that add a unique twist to gameplay.”
- “The funny abyss feature introduced in version 1.30 is a standout highlight that keeps the humor fresh and engaging.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for its clunky presentation and art glitches, which detract from the overall experience. While the background and set designs are appreciated, they are overshadowed by these technical issues, making the game's visual execution feel lacking compared to similar titles.
- “The game feels like a clunky attempt at capturing the essence of titles like Oboro Muramasa and Odin Sphere, but it lacks the enticing visual appeal those games are known for. There are noticeable art glitches that detract from the overall experience.”
- “The presentation is quite clunky, reminiscent of Oboro Muramasa and Odin Sphere, but it fails to deliver the captivating visuals that make those games stand out. The background and set designs are decent, yet there are still several art glitches that disrupt the immersion.”