Lost In Fantaland
- September 26, 2022
- Supernature Studio
Get on Steam"Lost In Fantaland" is a first-person puzzle adventure game set in a vibrant, surreal world. Players must navigate intricate levels filled with puzzles and hidden objects to uncover the mysteries of Fantaland. With its immersive atmosphere and challenging gameplay, Lost In Fantaland offers a unique and engaging experience for fans of the puzzle and adventure genres.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Lost in Fantaland combines elements of Slay the Spire and Into the Breach, offering a unique deckbuilding experience with an emphasis on tactical movement and card combinations.
- The game features distinct classes with unique mechanics, particularly the Trickster class, which adds depth and variety to gameplay.
- The art style and humor are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
- The English translation is poor, making it difficult to understand card mechanics and interactions, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Content is currently limited, with a lack of variety in artifacts and classes, leading to repetitive gameplay and forced playstyles.
- The game suffers from balance issues, with some classes feeling underwhelming and certain mechanics not being fully realized, resulting in a lack of depth.
- gameplay38 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the tactical deck-building and unique mechanics of subclasses, while others criticize it for being slow, shallow, and lacking polish. Although there are interesting card combinations and meta progression elements, many find the overall experience to be uninspired and plagued by bugs. While some enjoy the core mechanics and find them satisfying, others feel the game falls short compared to similar titles like "Slay the Spire."
“While yes, three of them are warrior subclasses, and another two are mage subclasses, there's a good amount of unique cards/artifacts for each subclass and they all have different gameplay mechanics.”
“Gameplay is fun and tactical with a lot of traps and map layouts, and although there is meta progression which is somewhat unusual for card games it is well thought out, with things like being able to retain a chosen card every few fights or discounts in shops.”
“What you see is what you get, story is a bit iffy but the gameplay is gold.”
“It's good, but still not very polished, monotone gameplay sometimes, lack of viable builds variety and not very satisfying card combinations.”
“As a turn-based roguelite in 2022, its mechanics are quite basic and lackluster.”
“The art style is 10/10 and I was hoping for great things, but sadly it's very shallow gameplay and a horrible isekai plot complete with never-ending bad 4th wall jokes.”
- story16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it wacky and shallow, often criticizing the writing and humor as cringe-worthy and unbalanced. While some appreciate the random event dialogues as a means to convey a more engaging narrative, others feel the overall plot lacks depth, particularly in the opening chapters. Despite these criticisms, the gameplay remains a highlight, overshadowing the story's shortcomings for some players.
“Although I am not satisfied with the opening jokes, I still consider that the lines in random events are a good system to tell a nice story and I will recommend the devs to improve this part of the game.”
“Was looking for a cool card-based story game.”
“Looks okay, the basics are easy to understand but difficult to master, the story is wacky and the music is chill.”
“Hilariously unbalanced, lots of annoying gimmicks and bad story/writing.”
“I may not enjoy the plot at the start, and I really want the developers to improve the opening chapter and NPC dialogues.”
“The art style is 10/10 and I was hoping for great things, but sadly it's very shallow gameplay and a horrible isekai plot complete with never-ending bad fourth wall jokes.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style as "amazing" and reminiscent of classic titles, while others criticize the overall visual quality as "ugly" and distracting. The pixel graphics and aesthetic appeal are highlighted positively, particularly in relation to the mage class, but are overshadowed by complaints about gameplay bugs and shallow mechanics. Overall, while the art style is often rated highly, it does not compensate for the game's other shortcomings.
“The pixel graphics are awesome and the music is great.”
“The art style is downright amazing.”
“It's 2D Slay the Spire, but with ugly graphics, distracting dialogue, many minor UI and gameplay bugs, uninspired mechanics, and little depth.”
“The art style reminding me of FFT is what drew me in initially.”
“This is the most aesthetically squidgy and comfortable game I have ever played since Golden Sun.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its funny dialogue and flavor text, but it suffers from inconsistencies and reliance on outdated jokes. While some players appreciate the comedic elements, many feel that the writing could be improved to better match the game's setting and tone, suggesting a need for a more sophisticated approach to humor.
“The dialogue and flavor text is pretty funny.”
“While the humor is sometimes good, this game would benefit tremendously from re-writing the dialogue to fit the environment, e.g., similar to the old English style of FFT, or at least less childish.”
“Some old-fashioned plots and jokes may not be funny because we have already seen them before.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its chill vibe and great quality, complementing the wacky story and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the soundtrack, particularly in the overworld, as it adds to the game's engaging atmosphere.
“The pixel graphics are awesome and the music is great.”
“The music is chill and complements the wacky story perfectly.”
“The music in the overworld adds a unique atmosphere to the game.”
