Lost in Harmony
- June 21, 2018
- Plug In Digital
Went wrong somewhere along the line. The original idea might have promise, but in practice it has failed. Threatens to be interesting sometimes, but rarely.
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Get on Apple Store"Lost in Harmony" is a rhythm game that combines unique swipe and tap controls with an emotional narrative, following the stories of a robot's escape and a boy's journey to save his friend. With a stunning soundtrack and engaging gameplay, it offers a memorable and immersive experience. The game received critical acclaim, including multiple 10/10 ratings and high praise for its originality and visuals.
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- The game features great music and visuals, with a touching story that evokes strong emotions.
- The levels are well-designed and provide a good challenge, with clear indicators for obstacles.
- The game is a solid port of the mobile version, offering a unique rhythm and running gameplay experience.
- The control scheme is poorly designed for PC, making it difficult to play, especially during rhythm sections.
- Achievements are broken and do not unlock as intended, leading to frustration for players.
- The game lacks a tutorial, which can make it challenging for new players to understand the mechanics.
- music24 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, featuring a mix of remixed classical pieces and original compositions that enhance the emotional depth of the story. While some players express a desire for more vocal tracks, the overall soundtrack is described as outstanding and well-synchronized with the visuals, contributing to a captivating experience. Despite some criticisms regarding control responsiveness, the music remains a highlight, making the game enjoyable for fans of rhythm and narrative-driven gameplay.
“A very emotional musical journey.”
“The music in this game is really well made and composed by really great artists.”
“The amazing visuals and the way they are synchronized to the soundtrack is nothing short of brilliant.”
“The narcoleptic main character falls asleep immediately after they text (even when he says he's heading out to see her!) and has a dream ignoring reality featuring remixes of classical music so silly they seem like parody but it's meant to be taken seriously???”
“It would have been better if they incorporated more vocal songs instead of the instrumental classical music, which probably explains why I enjoyed Dream 5 so much.”
“As far as I'm aware, there are no custom songs for the Steam version as of yet.”
- story20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story in "Lost in Harmony" is described as emotional and touching, focusing on the character Kaito and his relationships, particularly with Aya and Zoe. While the narrative is not extensive and lacks significant cutscenes, it effectively evokes a range of feelings through its gameplay and character interactions. Overall, players appreciate the blend of a decent story with a beautiful soundtrack, despite wishing for a more in-depth exploration of the characters' love story.
“However, it is a stupidly cheap game, so you get what you need from this: good music and a decent story that will make you feel sad throughout.”
“But the game itself has quite a touching story and a very good soundtrack (mostly remixes of famous classical pieces).”
“I wasn't expecting much of a story with a game like this; it's not a huge story and isn't filled with big cutscenes, but the little story that is given as you play along the levels makes you feel all kinds of things.”
“If you came here for some plot pre-Road 96: Mile 0, there is none.”
“You can't expect much from this game's graphics and story since it appears to be a port of a mobile game.”
“I only wish they did more with the story; they could have taken the opportunity to remaster or even remake this game to add cutscenes and more dialogue.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; some users criticize it as a simple port from a mobile game, while others praise the vibrant anime visuals and their synchronization with the soundtrack, highlighting the overall artistic quality. Overall, the game is noted for its impressive visuals that enhance the rhythm and gameplay experience.
“The amazing visuals and the way they are synchronized to the soundtrack is nothing short of brilliant.”
“Great music and graphics.”
“You can't expect much from this game's graphics and story since it appears to be a port of a mobile game.”
“Would not have believed that a rhythm game with anime graphics could make a cynical old man cry.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being poor, featuring monotonous autorunner segments and quick-time events that mimic rhythm games. While there are two storylines with distinct levels and tracks, the underlying mechanics remain the same, leading to a lack of variety and engagement.
“Terrible gameplay, barely-rhythmic autorunner segments and then parts resembling DDR that are really more like QTEs.”
“You have two storylines to play - they both have the same gameplay mechanics, but different levels and tracks.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a deeply emotional experience, highlighted by a touching narrative and a compelling soundtrack that features remixes of well-known classical pieces. Players find the combination of story and music creates a profound emotional journey.
“A very emotional musical journey.”
“The game itself has quite a touching story and a very good soundtrack, mostly remixes of famous classical pieces.”
“The story is really emotional... and yes, there is a story!”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is a direct port of a mobile version, notably lacking ads and microtransactions, which may lead to a more straightforward experience but also limits its depth and monetization features.
“This is a pretty straightforward port of a mobile game, but without the ads or microtransactions, so don't expect too much.”
“This is a pretty straightforward port of a mobile game, but without the ads and microtransactions, so don't expect too much.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its harmonious blend of a competitive scoring system and a calming, zen-like environment, reminiscent of Mizuguchi's creations. This balance enhances the overall experience, allowing players to stay focused and composed while striving for high scores.
“Like a Mizuguchi (Lumines, Rez) creation, this game strikes a great balance with its two opposing traits: the scoring system that drives you to do well and the zen-like atmosphere that keeps you cool-headed throughout.”
