"Lost Lands 9" is an engaging single-player adventure game that offers an intriguing story and exceptional graphics. The game presents a challenging journey where a strong brotherhood is formed and forged through difficult trials. With its captivating narrative and stunning visuals, players will be immersed in a world of mystery and adventure.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and an engaging storyline that keeps players hooked.
- Puzzles are challenging yet rewarding, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment upon completion.
- The series continues to impress with its unique puzzles and the depth of its characters' backstories.
- Many players experienced frustrating glitches, particularly with the final mini-game where lines would disappear, causing loss of progress.
- The new mechanic of not being able to pick up items until they are needed led to confusion and backtracking, detracting from the overall experience.
- Some puzzles were deemed overly difficult or illogical, leading to frustration and a reliance on hints or walkthroughs.
- story107 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging narrative, beautiful artwork, and interconnected character backstories, particularly from the earlier installments. However, some users found the storyline chaotic or dull at times, expressing a desire for a more thrilling and adventurous plot. Overall, while the storytelling is appreciated for its depth and creativity, there are calls for improvements in pacing and item interaction within the narrative.
“Love the story and how the chapters come together in the last one.”
“The storyline is very well put together.”
“The story is brilliant and the mysteries and the experience makes it well worth playing.”
“The story feels a bit chaotic; the system of 'I don't need this item right now' is maddening at times, and some items are exceptionally difficult to spot.”
“And to compound the crimes of the game, the storyline is dull!”
“I have played all the five Lost Lands games, but this small piece of story gameplay is not impressive compared to previous games which had a long and impressive story.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their outstanding quality, featuring beautiful landscapes and impressive artwork that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the vibrant colors, detailed design, and smooth performance, often highlighting the graphics as a key factor in their enjoyment of the storyline and gameplay. Overall, the visual presentation is regarded as top-notch, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Outstanding graphics of beautiful landscapes.”
“It has everything you need: the best storyline, top-notch graphic quality with even some animated cut scenes, super-fast performance with no lags, and the added bonus of being playable offline.”
“I just love the Lost Lands storyline and the graphics just keep blowing me away, they really stepped up their game.”
“What's happened to your graphics?”
“I just love the lost lands storyline and the graphics just keep blowing me away, they really stepped up their game.”
“I love this game; I played all parts of the game. It's just mind-blowing and has a stylized aesthetic.”
- monetization9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 56 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, as it is free to play with no intrusive ads, allowing players to choose whether to watch ads for hints or skip puzzles. While some users appreciate the option to earn coins through video ads, others feel that the cost for customizations is steep. Overall, the game strikes a balance between providing a quality experience and offering optional monetization without overwhelming players with advertisements.
“This series continues to be amazing quality for a game that is free to play and has no ads either.”
“No ads and it's free except for coins needed for hints or for skipping puzzles, which can also be obtained by watching video ads.”
“Very entertaining and fun storyline, great graphics, good puzzles, not a money grab, no ads unless you want clues.”
“Didn't complete this game, tired of constantly referring to a walkthrough because I don't want targeted advertising.”
“The mini games are all 'expert' level and the rules for the mini games are in no way helpful; you simply have to watch 10 ads to skip because you have no idea how to play.”
“I've been trying other games from other makers, but honestly nothing is like yours. You don't get ads popping up halfway through your games, which I absolutely love. The games are easy enough, and if I ever get stuck, I can get a hint by choosing to watch an ad.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally praised for its uniqueness and excellence, with beautiful design and well-crafted puzzles. However, some players find certain mechanics confusing and the difficulty of specific puzzles frustrating, particularly for those with physical limitations. Additionally, there are concerns about the brevity of the story compared to previous installments, suggesting a desire for a more expansive narrative experience.
“Storyline exciting, design beautiful, gameplay excellent, puzzles perfect.”
“It makes gameplay unique to this new Lost Lands!”
“The game mechanic is still good, but some of the puzzles this time require too much finesse.”
“The mechanics are confusing as hell and the instructions don't really explain anything clearly, so yeah 😭”
“Hate this new mechanic.”
“I have played all the five BN games, but this small piece of story gameplay is not impressive compared to previous games which had a long and impressive story. Please try to develop a longer story mode like in previous gameplay.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players praising the new soundtrack and voice acting as beautiful and engaging. It complements the game's graphics and enhances the overall experience, contributing to the enjoyment of the story and puzzles.
“I really like the new music and the voice acting!”
“The story was engaging, the puzzles were challenging, and I really appreciated the new soundtrack.”
“Beautiful graphics, music, and plenty of interesting puzzles.”
- stability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, users express mixed feelings about stability, noting that while some games are well-crafted with minimal glitches, others suffer from significant issues that require frequent restarts. While some players appreciate the lack of bugs in certain titles, others report frustrating glitches that detract from their enjoyment.
“It takes a while to release new games, but that tells me it's a well-thought-out game with no glitches.”
“The net to catch the bugs disappears when I try using it, and other puzzles have glitches. I really enjoyed Lost Lands 8, but this new one sucks. I have to restart over and over again because of glitches. Please fix these.”
“A few glitches in 5, still enjoyed the games.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its optimization, featuring a compelling storyline, excellent graphics with animated cut scenes, and impressive performance that ensures a lag-free experience, all while being playable offline.
“It has everything you need: the best storyline, top-notch graphic quality with even some animated cut scenes, super-fast performance with no lags, and the added bonus of being playable offline.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is considered to have low replayability, lasting only a few hours, which may not justify its price of $33.99 for a mobile title.
“The game costs $33.99, but as a mobile game, it only lasts a couple of hours with little to no replay value.”
“After finishing the game, I found there was no incentive to play it again; the replay value is almost non-existent.”
“Once you complete the game, there's nothing left to draw you back in; the lack of replayability is disappointing.”