Lost in Paradise

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Lost in Paradise is a single player arcade action adventure game. It was developed by Elev8 Games and was released on August 20, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Immerse yourself in a lost paradise, with mystery beyond its pristine shores.

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features visually appealing art and relaxing music, creating a calming atmosphere for players.
Some players found the puzzles to be clever and engaging, providing a fun challenge without being overly difficult.
It serves as a nostalgic throwback to classic point-and-click adventure games, appealing to fans of the genre.

The game suffers from poor graphics and technical issues, including low resolution and unresponsive controls.
Many players found the gameplay to be tedious and slow, with a lack of engaging content leading to boredom.
As a mobile app port, it feels like a cash grab with minimal effort put into adapting it for PC, resulting in a lack of depth and polish.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Lost in Paradise" are a mixed bag, featuring manipulated photographs and video clips that create an unusual visual style, though often resulting in poor quality. While some users appreciate the indie art style and relaxing water effects, others criticize the lack of resolution options and persistent graphic glitches. Overall, the visuals are described as simple yet effective, with moments of beauty amidst the game's outdated presentation.
- “The game art has an indie feel, but the 2.5D graphics are pretty in their own right, and the water effects especially are quite relaxing.”
- “This technique could really work and deliver some pretty cool looking visuals if done right.”
- “The graphics are simple but very effective, from snow scenes that give you a sense of the cold to plenty of water scenes and lush jungle/rainforest.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “For such a small game, still some graphic glitches remain.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered minimal and lacks depth, with some players finding it unremarkable or even tedious. While it features a survival theme and includes various puzzles, the narrative does not stand out, leaving many reviewers feeling that it fails to engage or resonate meaningfully. Overall, the story is described as bare bones, with little to offer beyond basic interest.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “It has some item combination puzzles similar to such games but with a survival theme and storyline, e.g., make a fishing rod, campfire, etc. There are also a number of mini-puzzles scattered throughout the game in the form of locked gates and chests, which are the kind you'd usually find in hidden object games, like jigsaws, tile swaps, rotating water pipes, etc.”
- “You'd be much better off playing a remastered Monkey Island or King's Quest game if you're looking for nostalgia.”
- “The story itself is quite bare bones, but it holds interest for the duration.”
- “Shitty story, skip skip skip.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by retro point-and-click mechanics reminiscent of classic adventure games, featuring complex puzzles that can be overcome with careful thought. However, many players find the experience tedious and slow, with a lackluster protagonist and poor visuals detracting from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the replayability and well-thought-out design, others criticize the short duration and low quality of the puzzles, leading to a mixed reception.
- “As you explore, you can tell someone has been here before you and has set up complex puzzles that hinder your escape. With careful thinking and a high IQ, anyone can overcome these difficult obstacles. I myself finished this game within 2 hours (faster than usual). The gameplay is a well-thought-out but simple design, which adds some replayability.”
- “Most of the gameplay is retro point-and-click adventure style, scene by scene exploration, reminiscent of the old Sierra and LucasArts games.”
- “I chose easy as I didn't want to get stuck, and it appears that the actual adventure gameplay is the same.”
- “Very, very slow and tedious gameplay with a truly dull and uninspiring protagonist.”
- “You look at the price tag and see only $3; but that's for 40 minutes of painful gameplay.”
- “I chose easy as I didn't want to get stuck and it appears that the actual adventure gameplay is the same.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its wonderful ambient quality, providing a relaxing backdrop that enhances the solitary exploration and puzzle-solving experience. Users appreciate how well it fits the game's atmosphere, contributing to a calming and immersive environment.
- “What I really liked about this game was the wonderful ambient, relaxing music.”
- “It's from Cyan music and it really fit the solitary exploration and puzzling of the game well.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “It's from Cyan music and it really fitted the solitary exploration and puzzling of the game well.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively slow and tedious, often exacerbated by a lackluster and uninspiring protagonist, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Very, very slow and tedious gameplay with a truly dull and uninspiring protagonist.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Leveling up takes far too long, turning what could be an exciting journey into a monotonous chore.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game's well-designed puzzles and obstacles encourage thoughtful exploration, contributing to its replayability. While some can complete it quickly, the challenge of overcoming complex puzzles invites players to revisit the game for a different experience.
- “As you explore, you can tell someone has been here before you and has set up complex puzzles that hinder your escape. With careful thinking, anyone can overcome these difficult obstacles. I finished this game in just 2 hours (faster than usual), and the well-thought-out yet simple design adds significant replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and paths you can take in this game makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting. I love discovering new strategies and outcomes every time I dive back in.”
- “With multiple endings and hidden secrets, this game encourages you to replay it to uncover everything it has to offer. Each session feels like a new adventure!”
- “I finished this game within 2 hours, which is faster than usual. While the gameplay is well thought out, the simplicity of the design limits its replayability.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play again. The lack of varied outcomes or new challenges makes it feel repetitive.”
- “The game has a strong initial appeal, but once you've solved the puzzles, there's not much left to draw you back for a second playthrough.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Lost in Paradise" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it feels more like a mobile app than a legitimate PC game. The developers appear to prioritize profit over quality, utilizing manipulated visuals in a simplistic tapping format that fails to justify its presence on Steam.
- “Lost in Paradise is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not). It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is an unusual screen-tapping iPad game where the developers seem to have tried to do something a little different with the visuals, but the character models and backgrounds are all somewhat heavily manipulated photographs and short video clips.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely absent, with many users noting a bland and serious tone that lacks comedic elements.