Lost Horizon
- September 23, 2010
- Animation Arts
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Lost Horizon" is a classic point-and-click adventure game set in the 1930s, where players take on the role of Fenton Paddock, a former soldier turned smuggler, as he searches for his missing friend across three continents. The game features stunning hand-drawn graphics, exotic locations, and a thrilling story filled with mystery and danger. With its roots in the classic adventure genre, "Lost Horizon" offers a rich and immersive gameplay experience for fans of the genre.
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventure games, particularly those inspired by Indiana Jones.
- The graphics are beautifully drawn, with detailed backgrounds and decent character models that enhance the overall atmosphere.
- The puzzles are generally logical and enjoyable, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly frustrating.
- The game suffers from long cutscenes and excessive backtracking, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- Some puzzles are considered too easy or rely on trial-and-error, leading to moments of frustration for players.
- The voice acting and dialogue can be hit-or-miss, with some characters feeling clichéd or unlikable.
- story124 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally engaging, featuring a mix of humor and adventure reminiscent of classic titles like Indiana Jones, with well-developed characters and intriguing plot twists. However, some players found the narrative to be uneven, with sections that felt drawn out or lacking depth, and a reliance on lengthy cutscenes that could detract from gameplay. Overall, while the story has its flaws, it remains a solid and entertaining experience for fans of the point-and-click genre.
“Fantastic story, memorable characters, outstanding interface, really good voice acting, gorgeous graphics, good puzzles, great writing.”
“The progression of the story makes so much sense and the places you go are diverse, beautifully crafted and presented, with an almost magical allure.”
“The story is amazing and the puzzles aren't too hard or too easy.”
“The story is embarrassingly bad most of the time.”
“Instead I got a clunky bore of a story with a forgettable and unlikable cast.”
“The story line is pretty dull at most, it starts out okay then just kind of stutters along as you go.”
- graphics44 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful hand-drawn backgrounds and decent 3D models, while others note that the visuals show their age, particularly for a title released in 2010. Some players appreciate the cartoonish style and overall aesthetic, describing it as gorgeous and well-designed, though a few mention occasional graphical glitches. Overall, the graphics are generally considered appealing, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.
“Amazing graphics and an exciting globe-trotting adventure story.”
“The artwork in this game is magnificent and every scene you step into looks astonishing and highly detailed.”
“The graphics and backgrounds are beautifully drawn, and the voice acting is decent enough that you're not left cringing.”
“Graphics for the 3D models shows its age.”
“The graphics are reasonably pretty but uninspired.”
“No, it was the occasional graphical glitch, where characters would clip behind pieces of the background and suddenly become invisible.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a classic point-and-click style, featuring a mix of easy and occasionally obtuse puzzles that may require occasional walkthroughs. While some players appreciate the polished mechanics and unique elements, others find the gameplay simplistic and linear, with a few action sequences that feel out of place. Overall, the game offers a solid experience with engaging story elements, though it may not challenge seasoned players significantly.
“I really loved the story and the gameplay.”
“It's easy to play, and there are some original mechanics.”
“Game mechanics are well done; for example, to save you time and frustration, you can tell if an item can be combined with another or applied to something else just by hovering it on a target.”
“Despite some fairly familiar setups and ideas, Lost Horizon is fun throughout with its predominantly point and click style of gameplay.”
“History is quite cliché, characters are bland and forgettable, gameplay is classic point & click but the puzzles are quite unimaginative.”
“Even though the game took just shy of 12 hours to complete, the gameplay itself is not very complex.”
- humor26 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its witty dialogue, amusing one-liners, and cheeky remarks that enhance the overall experience. While some found the humor to be hit-or-miss, with certain jokes falling flat, others enjoyed the quirky and strange inventory combinations that added to the comedic elements. Overall, the game balances its humor with engaging puzzles and well-crafted animations, making it a fun adventure despite some criticisms of its execution.
“Lots of beautiful locations, well crafted puzzles, lovingly made animations, great voice over as well as good humor.”
“The humor in this game is amusing in the typical action hero manner.”
“The story is mostly mature with a healthy dosage of cheeky humor which gave me a few laughs and nods along the way.”
“The dialogue and remarks are full of one-liners that are so unfunny, it's sad.”
“The attempts at humor feel forced and often fall flat, leaving me cringing instead of laughing.”
“I expected witty banter, but instead, I got a series of tired jokes that missed the mark completely.”
- music17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting a great musical score that complements the visuals and story. However, some players find certain tracks repetitive or annoying, particularly when played on loop in confined areas. Overall, while the soundtrack is well-received, it may not be considered particularly memorable by all.
“The musical number at the beginning is particularly good and sets the mood well.”
“An excellent musical score and voice acting that add to the scenes and never distract.”
“For the most part it's a very enjoyable game with great visuals, and a really nice soundtrack.”
“Also, the music is on repeat and a bit loud so it can get a bit annoying if you are in the same area for a bit.”
“My only major gripe is some of the music is really annoying.”
“The music is okay, but it doesn't stand out in any significant way.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stunning, historically accurate visuals and immersive sound design, which together create a captivating experience. The combination of hand-painted backgrounds and 3D rendered characters enhances the pre-World War II setting, while the unobtrusive music complements the overall ambiance effectively. Despite some criticisms of originality, the atmosphere significantly enriches the storytelling.
“Amazing acting, great atmospherics, just overall a wonderful find.”
“The unbelievably gorgeous, detailed, and very historically accurate backgrounds were supported by unobtrusive, atmospheric, and fitting background music.”
“They made the atmosphere complete and added to the story in a great way.”
“The atmosphere feels like a complete rip-off, lacking originality despite borrowing from great source material.”
“The hand-painted backgrounds combined with 3D rendered characters create a pre-World War II atmosphere that feels disjointed.”
“While the atmosphere is visually appealing, it ultimately fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of many puzzles that feel disconnected from the overall game setting, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The biggest issue I have with the game is the tediousness of many game puzzles and the fact that they are often uninvolved with the current game setting.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that they did not encounter any significant stability issues that required troubleshooting, indicating a generally stable experience with the game.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and disconnections during gameplay.”
“There are too many bugs that ruin the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's cinematic quality, which enhances immersion and evokes strong emotional connections, making them feel as though they are part of the story.
“It had a movie quality about it that really made me feel like I was there.”
“The storylines were so powerful that they left me in tears.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters, as if their struggles were my own.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect has drawn criticism for the disparity between the in-game character designs and their promotional representations, leading to frustration among players. This disconnect is seen as a result of marketing decisions rather than a reflection of the game's quality.
