Lost Lands: Redemption
- December 30, 2020
- FIVE-BN GAMES
In "Lost Lands: Redemption," players join Susan on a journey through the Crystal World to save the dying mother of a mystical creature. This hidden object adventure game features challenging puzzles, captivating mysteries, and stunning artwork to restore balance to the lost lands. Susan's compassion and determination are tested as she faces adversity to secure redemption for the creatures and herself.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and environments, showcasing a stunning visual overhaul that enhances the overall experience.
- The storyline is engaging and continues to build on the mythology of the Lost Lands series, with well-developed characters and voice acting.
- The puzzles are diverse and challenging, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy solving difficult mini-games.
- Many puzzles are overly tedious and poorly described, leading to frustration and reliance on strategy guides to progress.
- The removal of player profiles limits the ability to have multiple saves, reducing replayability and enjoyment for those who want to play with different progress.
- Some mini-games are excessively long and not enjoyable, detracting from the overall fun of the game and making it feel more like a chore.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, featuring high-quality cutscenes and engaging character interactions that immerse players in its rich mythology. While the narrative spans across the series and includes a compelling redemption arc, some players found certain plot elements, particularly in specific entries, to be lacking or confusing. Overall, the game is praised for its colorful storytelling and challenging mini-games, though it may not reach the heights of previous installments in the series.
“Everything else in the game was alright with the expected high quality cutscenes and work put into a story that spans across the series.”
“The storylines 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.”
“They actually craft story and mythology for their world.”
“If you want to play games in this series, I highly recommend all the others except this one and the fourth one, The Wanderer, mostly because its plot makes no sense and I really didn't like any of the characters.”
“I understand its importance to the plot line, the whole redemption arc, and also character development, but he was pathetic.”
“Tl;dr: a solid entry in the Lost Lands series, if not the best story compared to the previous 6 games.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their beautiful artwork and stunning visual improvements, making it arguably the best in the series. Users appreciate the detailed yet simple menu system and the absence of glitches, while some miss the fairy-tale aesthetic of previous installments. Overall, the visuals are complemented by fitting orchestral music and well-matched voice acting, enhancing the immersive experience.
“On the plus side, I think the game looks way better graphically and it was fantastic to see another Lost Lands adventure.”
“Pros: no glitches, no spelling errors in the captions, great graphics, voice actors match the characters really well, flow of the game makes sense plot-wise, etc.”
“The second is the noticeable graphical overhaul and the game looks stunning, perhaps the best of the series.”
“Something that was missing for me was the sort of fairy-tale aesthetic of the previous games.”
“I think Five-BN has comparable artwork and storylines to AM.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have expressed frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing tedious puzzles and mini-games that detract from the overall experience. Many reviewers noted that they found themselves skipping more content than usual due to the repetitive and annoying nature of these challenges.
“This game had some of the more annoying and tedious puzzles I've encountered in a while for a hidden object game.”
“On the negative side, I found many of the mini-games to be tedious, and I skipped far more of them than is usual for me.”
“I don't know if the original team is farming stuff out, but I'm really not impressed.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its orchestral composition, which effectively complements the captivating storytelling and the emotional journey of overcoming challenges. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is well-integrated with the game's themes, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music has been composed with a full understanding of the plot behind the Lost Lands series - it beautifully captures the hardship in overcoming challenges towards the end goal.”
“The orchestral music is very apt, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the beautiful artwork and captivating stories, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
“While the orchestral music is well-composed, it often overshadows the gameplay, making it difficult to focus on the puzzles.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the tone of the game, leading to a disjointed experience that detracts from the overall immersion.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally regarded as decent with a satisfying length, featuring consistent mechanics across the Lost Lands, Darkness and Flame, and Legacy series, which are all well-received by players.
“The gameplay was decent and had a pretty good length.”
“Lost Lands is my favorite series of theirs, but the Darkness and Flame series and The Legacy are also good and share the same mechanics.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the enhanced dialogue and character depth, noting that some lines genuinely elicited laughter, marking a positive shift from previous experiences where humor often stemmed from poor writing.
“The improved dialogue and more three-dimensional characters were great—some of the dialogue even made me laugh, and not for the usual reasons.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes and witty banter that kept me entertained throughout.”
“I found myself chuckling at the absurd situations and hilarious character interactions; the humor really adds to the overall experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is recognized as crucial to the plot, particularly in relation to redemption arcs; however, some users feel that certain characters come across as weak or unconvincing in their growth.
“I understand its importance to the plot line, the whole redemption arc, and character development, but he was pathetic.”
“The character development felt forced and unrealistic, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
“I was disappointed with how shallow the characters were; their growth was minimal and lacked depth.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a high level of stability in the game, noting the absence of glitches and spelling errors, as well as well-matched voice acting and coherent plot flow. The graphics are also praised, contributing to a smooth and immersive gaming experience.
“The game runs smoothly with no glitches, making for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate the attention to detail; there are no spelling errors in the captions, which adds to the overall polish.”
“The flow of the game is coherent and well-structured, enhancing the stability of the gameplay.”