Lost Lands 7

Lost Lands 7 is an Adventure game with an excellent story set in a beautifully designed world. However, it features a significant amount of grinding and is plagued by bugs. The game presents a thought-provoking question: what's more important, the fate of the world or the destiny of your family? Ultimately, players must decide what they value most while navigating through this immersive game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,945 reviews

story190 positive mentions

monetization12 negative mentions

Engaging storyline with well-developed characters, particularly the dynamic between Susan and her son.
Beautiful graphics and immersive gameplay that keeps players hooked.
Challenging puzzles that require critical thinking, making the game rewarding.

The hint system is poorly designed, often requiring players to spend money for assistance.
Some puzzles are overly complex or frustrating, leading to a reliance on walkthroughs.
Players can easily get lost due to a lack of guidance on tasks and item collection.

story
292 mentions
65 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging narrative, character development, and captivating graphics. While some found the storyline to be a continuation of a beloved series with depth and intrigue, others criticized it for being less interesting or coherent compared to previous installments, with some puzzles feeling disconnected from the plot. Overall, the game is noted for its strong storytelling elements, though opinions vary on the execution and clarity of the narrative.
- “The storyline is so great that it provokes the player to solve all these tough puzzles.”
- “The story is engaging, the puzzles are challenging and rather unique... really had to think for some of them.”
- “Great storyline, characters, graphics and artwork, action sequences, and mini-games.”
- “But this rating is only for this 7th chapter; the story is not that interesting, puzzles were vague and didn't require any thinking or solving skills, it was just really hard to understand what was required from you.”
- “The story was too dragged out, and the videos and conversations are way too cheesy, like some television drama.”
- “The storyline is kind of odd in this one.”
graphics
146 mentions
79 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game have received high praise from users, with many describing them as stunning, beautiful, and immersive. Players appreciate the improvements in visual quality throughout the series, noting that the graphics effectively enhance the storytelling and gameplay experience. However, some users have expressed disappointment with certain episodes, citing inconsistencies in graphic quality and technical issues that detracted from their enjoyment.
- “The graphics and storyline are amazing and the puzzles challenging but fun.”
- “Outstanding graphics, fantastic puzzles and the storyline kept me intrigued thus far!”
- “The story, graphics and games are great.”
- “Half of them I didn't understand what to do as the instructions were so vague and the graphics made no sense.”
- “Comparing to the previous episodes, it has poor graphics, annoying mini-puzzles, and lots of glitches in the navigation.”
- “The graphics, storyline, and voice acting are still poor as they've been throughout the franchise; I would have thought they could do a bit better in 2020.”
monetization
20 mentions
30 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the reliance on ads and in-app purchases to progress. While some appreciate the option to earn coins through watching ads, others feel that the system is designed to push players towards spending money, especially when faced with increasingly difficult puzzles. Overall, the game is seen as a free-to-play title that balances quality gameplay with a monetization model that can feel exploitative at times.
- “Free, no ads, and completely fun.”
- “Never had to pay and no ads.”
- “No ads unless you need coins which isn't much.”
- “I can't pass it and there is no way I'm paying for stars to skip it, nor am I going to watch an advertisement every 5 minutes to get enough stars to pass it.”
- “It's clearly just a plot to get you to watch more ads or pay for coins, as you have to watch 10 ads or pay 10 coins just to skip one puzzle.”
- “Don't like the fact you have to watch 10 ads to skip a puzzle, and that you say we are getting coins (plural) for watching ads when we only get one coin per ad.”
gameplay
17 mentions
65 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its outstanding artistic design, smooth mechanics, and engaging music and voice acting, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. However, some players find certain puzzles overly challenging and mechanics occasionally gimmicky, leading to mixed feelings about the changes in gameplay from previous installments. Despite these critiques, the game is generally well-received for its quality and immersive storytelling.
- “Smoothest gameplay of this series.”
- “I haven't run into any glitches (knock on wood, playing from an Android phone) and the story and gameplay are fantastic!!!”
- “As usual, epic game from all aspects: gameplay, puzzles, riddles, graphics, and most importantly, the story is mesmerizing.”
- “The puzzles are so hard or take ages to complete due to being really finicky with bad mechanics.”
- “The opening scene seems to have absolutely nothing to do with the subsequent gameplay.”
- “I'm not giving it 5 stars because I found some mechanics to be a little gimmicky.”
stability
11 mentions
18 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
82 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly during specific challenges. While some players have experienced no problems on certain devices, others have found that uninstalling and reinstalling the game only temporarily resolves these issues. Overall, the presence of glitches appears to detract from the gaming experience for a significant number of users.
- “I'm playing this on my Nokia 7.2 and there are no glitches at all.”
- “Great puzzles, no glitches so far.”
- “It freezes on the science challenge.”
- “I've read that others have had similar glitches and that uninstalling/reinstalling has gotten them past the glitch only to come across the same glitch elsewhere.”
- “Too many glitches 😔”
grinding
9 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and boring, with many players finding the mini-games and puzzles overly complex and lacking in enjoyment. This reliance on repetitive and frustrating tasks detracts from the overall experience, leading some to consider skipping parts of the game entirely.
- “Some of the early mini-games were tedious; it almost made me skip this installment.”
- “Which, I mean, you get what you pay for, but this one relies heavily on pixel hunts and tedious mini-games.”
- “I felt I was wasting my life when it came to reassembling the sound snippets; there's no real logic to it and it's just tedious.”
humor
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding elements like character expressions and sarcastic jokes particularly funny. Many reviewers highlight the comedic aspects as a refreshing contrast to the game's challenges, noting that the storyline's absurdity adds to its charm. Overall, the humor is seen as a strong point, enhancing the gaming experience.
- “This one was also hilarious with the sarcasm and jokes!”
- “Plus, dude's sense of humor is just 5 stars.”
- “Adventure and humor, always a nice variety of challenge levels.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, with many reviewers highlighting its almost realistic soundtracks that enhance the overall experience. Coupled with outstanding voice acting and beautiful graphics, the music contributes significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere and engaging storytelling. Overall, it is regarded as a standout feature that complements the gameplay effectively.
- “Outstanding artistic drawings, great mechanics for both hidden object scenes and minigames, great music and impeccable voice over acting.”
- “Beautiful graphics, almost realistic soundtracks and a good plot to boot.”
- “Love the music, play, adventure, all of it.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the game has great graphics, the music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the experience.”
- “The soundtrack is underwhelming and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its frustrating mechanics, which detract from the intended impact of the narrative. Players express discomfort with the portrayal of an abusive relationship, leading to a lack of empathy for the characters involved. Overall, the emotional engagement is undermined by gameplay issues and a disconnection from the storyline.
- “I can't imagine why she would ever return; she is clearly in an abusive relationship, and it made me feel incredibly uncomfortable.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is largely enhanced by impressive graphics and engaging cut scenes, although some dialogue may come off as cheesy. However, Chapter 7 is noted to fall short of the enchanting fairytale vibe established earlier, leaving some players disappointed.
- “The great graphics and cutscenes create an immersive atmosphere, even if some of the dialogue is a bit cheesy.”
- “The haunting soundtrack and detailed environments truly enhance the game's atmosphere, making every moment feel intense.”
- “The atmospheric design is incredible, with every location feeling alive and filled with a sense of mystery.”
- “Chapter 7 lacks some of that enchanting fairytale atmosphere, and it makes me a bit sad...”
- “The overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, failing to draw me into the game's world.”
- “I expected a rich, immersive environment, but instead, it feels empty and lifeless.”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highly praised, particularly the evolution of the son and the relationship dynamics between Susan and her son, as well as Jim's impressive growth throughout the storyline.
- “I enjoyed the character development of the son, the storyline, and the relationship building between Susan and her son.”
- “Jim's character development is phenomenal.”