Lost Horizon 2

39%
Game Brain Score Based on 78 reviews
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  • gameplay
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In Lost Horizon 2, Fenton Paddock faces a tough battle in the shadow of the Cold War to save his family from powerful enemies, leading him to mysterious, uncharted territories and forcing him to confront his past. This game, created using the Unity 5.0 3D Engine, offers a rich 3D world with hand-crafted charm, and takes players on an exciting journey across continents with new allies and obscure dangers. Overall, it's a legendary and mystical adventure that fans of the genre will love.

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39%
Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews
story21 positive mentions
gameplay5 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and detailed backgrounds that enhance the visual experience.
  • The story has intriguing elements and some enjoyable puzzles that provide a decent challenge.
  • The inclusion of a built-in walkthrough is helpful for players who may get stuck on certain puzzles.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls.
  • Many puzzles are illogical or overly convoluted, leading to frustration and reliance on the walkthrough.
  • The character development and voice acting are lacking, making it difficult to connect with the characters compared to the first game.
  • story66 mentions

    The story of "Lost Horizon 2" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its lack of depth and coherence compared to its predecessor. While some found the plot intriguing and the puzzles engaging, others criticized it for being convoluted, predictable, and filled with plot holes. Overall, the narrative is seen as a step down from the first game, with a blend of interesting elements overshadowed by awkward storytelling and a rushed conclusion.

    • “The sceneries are nice, the story is good, and the game is fun to play.”
    • “The storyline is good, the plot twists and turns, the scenes and ambient music are beautiful, and the puzzles are challenging but still logical with the occasional 'aha' or 'yes of course' moment every now and then.”
    • “The story is good, the graphics are nice, and the tasks are motivating.”
    • “The story is a bit convoluted as we jump from one scenario to the next.”
    • “The story of Lost Horizon 2 could not offer the same depth and suspense as the story of its predecessor.”
    • “The plot itself is a rather uninspired race to a macguffin tied to Norse mythology.”
  • graphics36 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the colorful and detailed 3D backgrounds while others criticize the overall quality and smoothness of animations. Many feel that the graphics do not live up to the standards set by the previous installment, describing them as inconsistent and sometimes poor, with reports of significant framerate drops. Overall, while some players find the visuals acceptable or even good, a notable number express disappointment compared to earlier titles in the series.

    • “The graphics are surprisingly good on my 38" monitor and the speech and movement of the characters are absolutely fine; I'm not sure what people were complaining about.”
    • “I've been playing adventure games for well over 30 years and I would say the graphics are some of the best for a point and click adventure.”
    • “Setting/graphics are very detailed and pleasing to the eye.”
    • “Tl;dr: nowhere near as good as other animation arts games, this one has it all: uninteresting plot and characters, downgrade in art style, poor puzzles, inconsistent mechanics, even staggeringly bad framerate from time to time.”
    • “To complete the bingo card of disappointment, even the performance was worse than the graphics would suggest, and at one point I could swear the framerate must've dropped to well below 10fps (judging by the cursor's lagging movements).”
    • “Poor graphics, very shallow and simple plot, stupid riddles, illogical solutions and many many bugs.”
  • gameplay19 mentions

    The gameplay of Lost Horizon 2 has been widely criticized for being shallow and unpolished, featuring unnecessary quick-time events and poorly designed mechanical puzzles that detract from the point-and-click experience. Players noted that the game feels clumsy and short, with a lack of engaging mechanics and an uninteresting story, leading to disappointment compared to its predecessor and other titles in the genre. While some new gameplay elements were introduced, they failed to enhance the overall experience, leaving many players feeling that the game did not justify its price.

    • “There are few new gameplay mechanics incorporated.”
    • “There is also one-screen simple minigames and quicktime event sequence (just once if I remember correctly!) as additional game mechanics added to the gameplay.”
    • “I experienced no technical issues throughout gameplay.”
    • “A shallow, unpolished, unfinished sequel that pesters you with unnecessary quick-time events that have no place in a point & click game, as well as some extremely annoying mechanical puzzles.”
    • “Lost Horizon 2 unfortunately caused disappointment among many players due to its shortcomings in mechanics and story.”
    • “Decently voice acted, but utterly devoid of any other mechanics that would make this game in any way worthwhile.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its heart and fun elements, while others criticize its lack of comedic content compared to the first installment. Notably, some players found certain attempts at humor, such as repetitive slogans, to be poorly executed and unoriginal. Overall, the humor seems to be a hit or miss, with a general consensus that it does not reach the heights of the original game.

    • “If that is not a sin, the pope doesn't wear a funny hat.”
    • “The first game was great, real fun, had heart and humor.”
    • “Of the Secret Files games, I preferred Secret Files 1 for its mystery, but even I have to admit it was hilariously unpolished.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its beauty and ability to enhance the atmosphere, while others criticize it for being derivative, particularly noting similarities to the "Morrowind" theme. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as a strong point, contributing positively to the game's ambiance and emotional impact.

    • “Nice background music.”
    • “Beautiful soundtrack, interesting plot, and a good ending to the series.”
    • “The scenes and ambient music are beautiful, and the puzzles are challenging but still logical with the occasional 'aha' or 'yes of course' moment every now and then.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and uninspired, lacking the creativity needed to enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is forgettable and does not match the tone of the game, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The audio quality of the music is subpar, with some tracks sounding distorted and poorly mixed.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game is reported to have several bugs and glitches, particularly with puzzles and animations, but these issues are generally not game-breaking. While players acknowledge the presence of instability, it does not significantly detract from the overall experience.

    • “The puzzles are often buggy or random, and even the built-in walkthrough is wrong at points.”
    • “Bad reviews here are right, very buggy.”
    • “Very buggy.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users finding the new 3D backgrounds lacking and character models unappealing. While the game is still considered enjoyable, it does not evoke the same strong atmosphere as its predecessor.

  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, with reports of significant framerate drops, particularly during certain actions, leading to a frustrating experience for players.

    • “To complete the bingo card of disappointment, even the performance was worse than the graphics would suggest. At one point, I could swear the framerate must've dropped to well below 10fps, judging by the cursor's lagging movements. It was while the player was rubbing something (I'm being vague to minimize spoilers - not that it stopped me in the paragraph about puzzles).”
    • “The optimization is so poor that it feels like the game is running on outdated hardware. Even on high-end systems, the frame drops are frequent and frustrating.”
    • “I was really excited to play, but the constant stuttering and lag made it nearly unplayable. It's hard to enjoy the game when the performance is this bad.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the brief dialogues between protagonists hinder meaningful character development, resulting in a lack of depth and connection to the characters.

    • “The short dialogues between protagonists lead to a significant lack of character development.”
    • “There is minimal character growth due to the brief interactions between the characters.”
    • “The limited conversations between the main characters hinder any meaningful character development.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often describing it as monotonous and lacking engagement.

    • “It's very boring; a cure for insomnia if ever I saw one, and many of the puzzles are very tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became monotonous and frustrating.”
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