Lost Lands 8

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Lost Lands 8 is a single player casual puzzle game. It received positive reviews from players.

Lost Lands 8 is an adventure game with a gripping plot where a mysterious curse threatens Susan's family idyllic life. The game boasts stunning game mechanics, beautiful graphics, and intricate puzzles, though it may feature excessive grinding and advertisements. Players must help Susan uncover the truth behind the curse and restore harmony to the Lost Lands.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,776 reviews

story128 positive mentions

monetization27 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and an engaging storyline that keeps players invested.
The puzzles are challenging but not impossible, providing a satisfying experience for players.
The game encourages memory use by requiring players to remember where items are located for later use.

Many puzzles lack clear instructions, making it difficult for players to understand what to do next.
The new mechanic of not being able to pick up items until they are needed leads to frustrating backtracking.
Some players experience bugs that prevent them from progressing in the game, such as items not being collectible.

story
205 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
36%
2%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging and cohesive narrative that spans multiple installments, particularly highlighting the character development and family dynamics. However, some users found the storyline to be unoriginal or tedious, often frustrated by gameplay mechanics that hindered their progress. Overall, while the graphics and storytelling are generally well-received, the puzzles can detract from the experience for some players.
- “The storyline is fun and cohesive, unlike most games like this, and the steps you take feel logical.”
- “The story line keeps you wanting more but satisfied with each end; characters are very unique, easy to love and sympathize with.”
- “I love the way the story subtly introduced another generation of the War Maiden into the game. I can't wait for another adventure with Susan and Kiana.”
- “Story is awful, puzzles are far too tedious to do on a phone and touch sensitivity is broken.”
- “I also found it frustrating that necessary items couldn't be picked up until they were needed for the storyline.”
- “Previous titles were amazing, great games, but the last two titles are some of the worst and irritating games I've ever played, mainly the fact that you can't interact with some items till a certain point in the story, which is stupid. I'd rather carry it around and not know what it's for than to go the whole game forgetting about it because I could interact with it then.”
graphics
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
20%
2%
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and detail, with many players highlighting the immersive and visually appealing artwork that enhances the overall experience. While some users expressed a desire for a more three-dimensional aesthetic or noted that previous installments had better graphics, the majority found the visuals to be top-notch and a significant draw for the game. Overall, the graphics are consistently described as excellent, contributing to the game's engaging storyline and challenging puzzles.
- “The graphics continue to be stellar, the story interesting, but the puzzles are too hard on the phone and, on top of that, frustrating.”
- “I really enjoyed the gameplay, and the graphics are some of the best I have seen in a mobile game.”
- “These games are so beautifully illustrated with such amazing fantasy graphics, you forget these lands are fictional.”
- “I enjoyed this game, but I'm not a fan of this aesthetic and I wish it were more three-dimensional.”
- “Graphics could've been way better.”
- “Good but previous versions were much better; this one is too complex in a stupid way, plus the last ending part had to repeat solving the last puzzle a thousand times. The graphics are boring, and the grandmother's outfit looks dull.”
monetization
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The monetization model of the game is a mixed bag; while it offers a free-to-play experience with the option to watch ads for hints or purchase them, many players feel overwhelmed by the frequency and length of ads, often spending more time watching them than playing. Some appreciate the ability to earn hints through ads, but others criticize the game for making puzzles excessively difficult, leading to frustration and a perception of being forced into ad-watching or purchases. Overall, the balance between free gameplay and monetization strategies has left players divided, with some enjoying the model and others feeling it detracts from the experience.
- “No ads, no pay-to-play, just varied, challenging puzzles with a nice little storyline as well.”
- “Great game and no ads!”
- “You don't need to spend loads of money as you can get hints by watching short ads.”
- “If you get stuck, you can choose to watch ads for hints or you can choose to buy them for a small fee.”
- “I ended up watching ads for most of the puzzle games, which took up a good 70% of my gameplay as I felt I was watching ads more than playing.”
- “There's no enjoyment in wrestling with a tedious puzzle where you need to watch ten ads to skip it.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
38%
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the quality of puzzles, graphics, and overall mechanics, while others criticize the new item collection system that feels overly logical and restrictive. Many express frustration with the need to revisit locations for items that could have been collected earlier, which they feel unnecessarily prolongs gameplay. Overall, while the game features beautiful graphics and engaging storylines, the gameplay mechanics have drawn significant criticism for being cumbersome and less enjoyable compared to previous entries in the series.
- “A lot of work went into the development of the storyline, puzzles, cut scenes, and overall mechanics.”
- “I really enjoyed the gameplay, and the graphics are some of the best I have seen in a mobile game.”
- “Exceptional gameplay and puzzles.”
- “Absolutely stupid mechanics like 'I might need that later' or 'I'm too busy for that.' Just let us pick up the item we see now or put it behind an obstacle to remove like you did in other games.”
- “I didn't like that you had to keep going back to pick something up that you'd seen previously with no reason why you couldn't collect it the first time; it felt like a way just to prolong the gameplay with less content.”
- “The story is very good, and that's the only reason I finished it, because the gameplay is horrible. You can't progress unless you collect things in a specific order, and you have to keep going back and forth because the collectibles can only be picked up when you need to use them.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate its quality and integration with the storyline, some find it average or even annoying. The soundtrack contributes positively to the immersive experience, enhancing the game's graphics and narrative. However, a few users express frustration with the difficulty of the gameplay, which detracts from their enjoyment of the music.
- “I really like the games in this series; graphics, music, sound effects, everything is perfect. The story is fun and interesting.”
- “Great story, graphics, puzzles, and music!”
- “Omg I can't turn off the music; it's so annoying!”
- “I love everything in this game: the music, the graphics, the story... except the games are so difficult to pass.”
- “From the music to the art and storyline.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious and frustrating, particularly due to repetitive puzzles and the need to collect numerous items. While some enjoy the thrill of unexpected discoveries, many feel that the excessive back-and-forth and reliance on ads detract from the overall enjoyment, making the experience feel more like a chore than fun. Improvements are needed in puzzle design to enhance engagement and reduce monotony.
- “Tediously repeating puzzles 3 times was annoying: when a game becomes a chore, it's no longer enjoyable.”
- “The moving puzzles need improvements since those are more tedious than fun, so they get boring.”
- “There's no enjoyment in wrestling with a tedious puzzle where you need to watch ten ads to skip it.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, user reviews on stability are mixed; while some players report a smooth experience without glitches, others have encountered bugs that affect gameplay.
- “Buggy.”
- “Second game with glitches.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with natural dialogue and clear instructions that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the bonus game for maintaining the same comedic tone as the main game, marking a significant improvement over earlier titles.
- “The dialogue is natural, and the instructions and humor come across clearly—a vital improvement over previous titles.”
- “The funny thing is, the bonus game actually felt like the normal Lost Lands experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, delivering smooth performance alongside impressive graphics.
- “Runs smoothly and the graphics are great.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the depth and intricacy of character development, highlighting the attention to detail that enhances the overall narrative experience.
- “I love the details and character development.”