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Lost Lands: Mistakes of the Past

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94%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
music, replayability
94% User Score Based on 52 reviews

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Lost Lands: Mistakes of the Past is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by FIVE-BN GAMES and was released on December 13, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Lost Lands: Mistakes of the Past," players help heroine Susan defeat a malevolent force threatening the Lost Lands. The game features hidden object puzzles, quests, and riddles as Susan uncovers truths about her grandfather's past and confronts dark magic. Explore various settings, gather resources, and interact with characters to save this mystical world.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews
story17 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and engaging storytelling, making it a captivating experience.
  • Puzzles are well-designed, offering a mix of medium to challenging difficulty that keeps players entertained.
  • The game maintains high production values with good voice acting and a well-composed soundtrack.
  • Some hidden object scenes can be difficult to navigate, leading to frustration in locating items.
  • The game may feel shorter and less fleshed out compared to previous entries in the series, with some players noting a lack of depth in the plot.
  • Instructions for certain mini-games can be unclear, resulting in confusion and the need to skip puzzles.
  • story
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the Lost Lands series is widely praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, drawing players into a richly crafted world with well-developed characters and a compelling plot. While some reviewers noted its linearity, many found the storytelling to be captivating, often likening it to reading a good book, with a strong emphasis on continuity across the series. The inclusion of plot twists and a bonus chapter further enhances the overall experience, making it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “The storylines in each of the series carry our imagination from start to finish through the use of brief video and character interaction, pulling us into another reality where what we see in our mind feels real.”
    • “It was easy to become a part of the story, much like reading a good book.”
    • “The strength is in the story, the characters (which are deeper than usual for this genre), and the adventure puzzles.”
    • “In retrospect, the story was actually somewhat linear, but so are stories in books.”
    • “The story still works out of order.”
    • “Other than that, the story wasn't bad and some of the mini games were fun and more amusing than other hidden object games.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful artwork, detailed environments, and engaging animations, while others criticize them as subpar, likening them to tablet-level quality rather than that expected from a PC game. Overall, the visuals are often described as captivating and well-integrated with the game's music and storytelling, though opinions on their execution vary significantly.

    • “The short: beautiful artwork, captivating stories, great cross section of medium to challenging puzzles, very apt orchestral music, detailed but simple menu system that allows instant travel across accessible places.”
    • “A pretty good adventure game with the usual fare of lovely background artwork and relaxing puzzles.”
    • “The graphics and animation are a bit better than previous games, but the core characters are the same.”
    • “I think every other reviewer for this game played a different game than I did. First of all, the graphics are horrendous - designed for a tablet, not a PC game.”
    • “The graphics and animation are a bit better than previous titles, but the core characters are the same.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its orchestral quality and ability to enhance the storytelling, effectively reflecting the themes of hardship and triumph. While it is noted to be consistent with previous entries in the series, it serves well as background ambiance, complementing the beautiful visuals and engaging puzzles without being intrusive. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the immersive experience.

    • “The music has been composed with a full understanding of the plot behind the Lost Lands series - hardship in overcoming challenges towards the end goal.”
    • “Great visuals and music.”
    • “The music, as usual, stays out of your way and works as background ambiance.”
    • “Music has been composed with full understanding of the plot behind the Lost Lands series - hardship in overcoming challenges towards the end goal.”
    • “The music is the same as always in this series.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a relatively linear structure, which some players find acceptable despite imperfections in mechanics, art, and voice acting, largely due to the strength of the story.

    • “I can overlook less-than-perfect mechanics, art, voice acting, etc.”
    • “The story is good and it has a relatively linear gameplay.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers minimal replay value, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing the main content.

    • “The game has minimal replay value.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
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Lost Lands: Mistakes of the Past is a casual puzzle game.

Lost Lands: Mistakes of the Past is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and others.

Lost Lands: Mistakes of the Past was released on December 13, 2018.

Lost Lands: Mistakes of the Past was developed by FIVE-BN GAMES.

Lost Lands: Mistakes of the Past has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Lost Lands: Mistakes of the Past is a single player game.

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