Lost Lands: Ice Spell

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In Lost Lands: Ice Spell, help Susan investigate a mysterious frozen land and rescue its inhabitants from an evil sorcerer's chilling spell. Solve challenging puzzles, explore beautiful landscapes, and uncover hidden objects to break the icy curse and save the Lost Lands. This captivating hidden-object adventure game offers a thrilling story, immersive gameplay, and four difficulty modes to suit players of all skill levels.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

story18 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork, captivating stories, and a great mix of medium to challenging puzzles, making it engaging and enjoyable.
It offers a variety of difficulty modes, allowing players to choose their level of challenge, and includes a fast-travel map for convenience.
The protagonist, Susan, has improved characterization with witty dialogue, and the game maintains a good pace with minimal backtracking.

The game has low replay value as collectibles and morphing objects cannot be collected again after the first playthrough, making it feel redundant.
Some mini-games are overly complicated or frustrating, leading to a reliance on the hint system, which detracts from the overall experience.
The bonus chapter is short and doesn't tie directly into the main story, leaving some players feeling unsatisfied with the conclusion.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
50%
7%
The story is generally praised for its engaging narrative and strong character interactions, effectively immersing players in a captivating world. While the main plot is coherent and entertaining, some reviewers noted that the bonus chapter felt disconnected from the main storyline. Overall, the combination of good artwork, music, and a well-paced narrative contributes to a satisfying gaming experience.
- “The story lines in each of the series carry our imagination from start to finish through the use of brief video and character interaction to pull us into another reality where what we see in our mind feels real.”
- “Great story, lots of locations & puzzles, kept me happily entertained for the entire 5 hour gameplay.”
- “It's not quite as long as previous games, but the story is pretty good and diverse, with amusing characters and pleasant changes of pace.”
- “The bonus chapter didn't really have anything to do with the story directly, though; that was odd.”
- “The story was decent enough and the graphics were great, but my patience ran out with the ridiculous mini-games.”
- “Mechanics and basic story are very similar to the other games.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their beautiful, detailed, and colorful artwork, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Reviewers highlight the effective use of orchestral music that complements the visuals, although some note that the music can fade into the background. Overall, the graphics receive high ratings, often around 9/10, enhancing the storytelling and puzzle-solving aspects of the game.
- “Great artwork, colors, story, and voice (particularly good), and music.”
- “Clear, clean lovely artwork/graphics/scenes.”
- “As usual, the artwork is great, detailed, and colorful while the music remains largely unnoticed in the background.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its orchestral composition that complements the narrative and enhances the overall atmosphere. While some reviewers note that the music can be unremarkable and often fades into the background, it effectively serves its purpose by providing ambient support without detracting from the gameplay experience. Overall, the music, along with the voice acting, contributes positively to the immersive qualities of the game.
- “Music has been composed with a full understanding of the plot behind the Lost Lands series - hardship in overcoming challenges towards the end goal.”
- “I really like the music, and the voice acting is good too.”
- “Great artwork, colors, story, and voice (particularly good), and music.”
- “Though I have to say the music, while unremarkable, does its job well of providing some background ambiance so the player isn’t playing in silence.”
- “Enhancing music/sounds/voice acting”
- “Music has been composed with full understanding of the plot behind the Lost Lands series - hardship in overcoming challenges towards the end goal.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by a slow pace with limited activities, featuring few hidden object sequences and minigames, yet it offers an engaging story and numerous puzzles across various locations. While the mechanics and core narrative are reminiscent of previous titles, players found the overall experience entertaining throughout its five-hour duration.
- “The developers started hitting their strides regarding pacing and gameplay, and it shows in this game.”
- “Great story, lots of locations and puzzles, kept me happily entertained for the entire 5-hour gameplay.”
- “Mechanics and basic story are very similar to the other games.”
- “Gameplay-wise, there is very little to do; not many hidden object sequences, very few minigames, and it feels very slow-burning.”
- “The mechanics and basic story are very similar to other games, offering nothing new or exciting.”
- “While the story is great and there are lots of locations and puzzles, the gameplay itself is lacking and doesn't provide enough engagement.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is significant, with players expressing that it elicited strong feelings, including tears, particularly in relation to the character Susan.
- “Susan made me cry this time.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is highlighted by an enjoyable and often funny protagonist, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “The protagonist is enjoyable and often funny, bringing a lightheartedness to the game.”
- “The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the storyline, making every moment entertaining.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations throughout the game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as fantastical, immersing players in a vibrant and imaginative world that enhances the overall experience.
- “The game creates a fantastical atmosphere that immerses you in its world.”
- “The fantastical atmosphere draws you in and makes every moment feel magical.”
- “I was captivated by the fantastical atmosphere that enveloped the entire experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game has been noted for its low replayability, suggesting that players may want to purchase it on sale rather than at full price.
- “But it does have a low replay value, so buy it on sale.”