Lost Lands 3

Lost Lands 3 is an adventure game with an awesome story, excellent mechanics, splendid visuals, and an ingenious soundtrack. You are the last hope to eliminate an ancient curse and save the Lost Lands from doom. Beware of bugs and some grinding, but overall, the game is very funny and entertaining.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,178 reviews

story496 positive mentions

monetization89 negative mentions

Great graphics and engaging storyline that keeps players hooked.
Challenging puzzles that require critical thinking and memory.
No ads unless players choose to watch them for hints, making for a smoother gameplay experience.

Too much back and forth between locations, making it hard to remember where to go next.
Some puzzles are illogical or require very specific actions that can be frustrating.
Hints can be expensive, leading to a pay-to-win feel for progressing in the game.

story
698 mentions
71 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging and intricate narrative, with many players appreciating the connection between the main and bonus chapters. However, some users find the plot convoluted and the progression unclear, leading to frustration with puzzle-solving and navigation. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay are often highlighted as strong points, the story's coherence and flow can be inconsistent, impacting the overall experience.
- “Kudos to the developers' hard work in making this game; you can see it through the storyline.”
- “The story was well thought out and enjoyable.”
- “The story keeps you interested, the graphics are pretty top notch, and loving the fantasy style.”
- “The story was horrible.”
- “No story consistency, and since there are hardly any hints, or they're wrong/misleading, it's impossible to know what to do next.”
- “The puzzles aren't connected to the story in any meaningful way; they seem really random and therefore not intuitive to solve.”
graphics
482 mentions
86 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and high quality. Players appreciate the immersive visuals that enhance the storytelling and gameplay experience, often describing them as stunning and captivating. While some minor issues were noted, such as occasional glitches or visibility challenges, the overall consensus is that the graphics significantly contribute to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
- “The graphics are stunning and there is a great mix of easy and challenging puzzles.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, the story engrossing, and the puzzles challenging.”
- “The graphics are absolutely amazing!”
- “What a shame to waste all that graphic work on a game that doesn't function properly.”
- “Graphics are a bit old fashioned, but gameplay is fun.”
- “However the graphics can let it down.”
monetization
144 mentions
33 % positive mentions
5 % neutral mentions
62 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option to earn hints by watching ads instead of making in-app purchases. While some users express frustration over the need to watch multiple ads for hints, the overall sentiment is that the game offers a fair balance between free play and optional ad-based rewards, making it enjoyable without the typical cash-grab tactics seen in other games.
- “One of the few series that aren't cash grabbers!”
- “Love that there's no ads and you can play without purchasing anything.”
- “Fantastic game, no ads and hours of puzzles.”
- “It's expensive unless you're prepared to watch a load of ads.”
- “Very good story but the game is made hard in such a way that it makes you watch a lot of ads for clues; the game is not pay to win, the game is watch ads to win.”
- “Too many ads to watch to get hints, but that series of games is otherwise enjoyable.”
gameplay
55 mentions
64 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for being satisfying, engaging, and lengthy, with many users highlighting its smoothness and solid mechanics. However, some players express frustration with navigation issues, the need for hints, and a lack of flow between areas, which can disrupt the experience. Despite these criticisms, the graphics and puzzles are often commended, contributing to a generally positive reception of the gameplay.
- “The gameplay is fun and the storyline is interesting.”
- “Brilliant gameplay, graphics, and storyline - best games I've found for phones so far!”
- “Fun and addictive gameplay.”
- “To echo others, there is a lot of disconnected movement between areas and objects, and there is too much gameplay time between connected objects.”
- “I really wanted to give this game 5 stars, but unfortunately after hours of gameplay, it became unfinishable.”
- “Ok game, but the reason it's getting 1 star is because the developers are scammers: there's a tracking bar that shows you the percentage of the game you have left, so why does roughly 8 hours of gameplay consist of a supposed 67% of the game completion, and the last 2 minutes is the remaining 33%?”
stability
29 mentions
7 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting various glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly during puzzles and key interactions. While some users experienced no issues at all, others faced significant bugs that affected their ability to progress, leading to frustration. Overall, the presence of glitches appears to detract from an otherwise engaging experience, with some players suggesting that restarting the game can temporarily resolve certain issues.
- “No glitches; ads only when you want more hints. I can't say enough about how great these games are!”
- “No glitches.”
- “Have just found out the reason I can't proceed is because of 2 glitches I've come across.”
- “The game is smart and fun but has some glitches that blow the game.”
- “Well I've spent a lot of money on this game for help and now it's glitches to where I have 8 of 9 chests.... it will not let me take the golden sword from the harpy nest to complete 9 of 9. I'll never support these developers again.”
grinding
15 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews consistently highlight the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, with players expressing dissatisfaction over the repetitive tasks and excessive backtracking required to complete objectives. Many found the puzzles and item retrieval processes unnecessarily complicated and time-consuming, leading to a loss of enjoyment. While some appreciated the artwork and overall concept, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
- “It was a very long and tedious game with a pointless puzzle towards the end (snakes and ladders type) that went on and on.”
- “The tasks are tedious in that they require several steps just to finish the simplest task.”
- “Worst of the Lost Lands... items can't be found, really lousy clues spread across 25+ locations that you have to constantly go back and forth to get one item for a task without any reference to any location... you just have to randomly go back and forth searching through every location whenever a new item is found, as the options available in any particular location just randomly appear... you have to go back through all the locations for almost every new clue/item, tedious, not fun.”
music
13 mentions
85 % positive mentions
8 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many users highlighting it as a standout feature alongside the graphics and story. Reviewers describe the music as beautiful, relaxing, and perfectly complementing the gameplay, contributing to an immersive atmosphere. Overall, the combination of excellent sound effects and music significantly elevates the game's appeal.
- “Great puzzles, great story, and great music, I must add.”
- “It's an amazing game with wonderful graphics, music, and story.”
- “The graphics are awesome and the music and sound effects complement the gameplay.”
- “There's a first music puzzle in which there are 2 times 4 written. I don't know what that's all about.”
humor
12 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players highlighting moments that made them laugh out loud, such as low-energy reactions and amusing character expressions. Many reviews note that the game balances its challenging gameplay with a lighthearted and funny narrative, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics, the humor remains a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “No-o-o! Just cause it made me laugh so hard out loud, but I've been a fan of the series so far, and just learned there's many more games that follow, so I'll be finishing this one too.”
- “That was funny because Susan looked way too relaxed and unthreatened.”
- “Hahaha! After completing the game, you need to pay to play the bonus game... funny! I thought that was supposed to be a treat for finishing the game.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of frustration and emotional investment in the game, highlighting minor issues such as unresponsive interactions and the inability to restart, which can lead to feelings of disappointment. The glitches, particularly when they hinder progress, evoke a sense of heartbreak, suggesting that the emotional engagement with the game is strong despite these technical shortcomings.
- “It's kind of heartbreaking.”
character development
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted as a strong point in the game, contributing positively to the storyline, despite some criticism regarding character design. Overall, it enhances the gameplay experience alongside engaging puzzles.
- “Great puzzles, character development, and an interesting new addition to the storyline.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, which diminished my overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “There is little to no growth in the characters throughout the story, leaving them feeling static and uninteresting.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be average, indicating that while it remains enjoyable, it may not offer enough variety or incentives to encourage multiple playthroughs.
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor mobile optimization, which can lead to missed side-quest collectibles for players on that platform.
- “The game runs smoothly and efficiently, making it a joy to play without any lag or performance issues.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have optimized the gameplay mechanics, allowing for a seamless experience.”
- “The optimization of the graphics and controls really enhances the overall immersion in the game.”
- “The only problem is that they aren't optimized for mobile, so you may miss some of the side-quest collectibles.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is reminiscent of Atlantis, evoking a sense of excitement and nostalgia that resonates with players.
- “I used to play Atlantis a lot, and this game captures the same atmosphere and excitement.”