Lost Lands: Sand Captivity
- December 9, 2022
- FIVE-BN GAMES
- 5h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games StoreIn "Lost Lands: Sand Captivity," players navigate a desert world to rescue a kidnapped girl. As they solve puzzles and uncover hidden objects, they reveal an ancient civilization's story. The game combines elements of adventure, fantasy, and mystery, offering a captivating escape for players.
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Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and detailed environments that enhance the overall experience.
- Puzzles are challenging and require logical thinking, providing a rewarding sense of accomplishment upon completion.
- The storyline includes unexpected twists and engaging character interactions, making it enjoyable and immersive.
- Many mini-games are tedious and require excessive moves to complete, leading to frustration.
- The removal of the strategy guide from an easily accessible location makes it inconvenient to use during gameplay.
- The game lacks variety in puzzles and can feel repetitive, diminishing the overall enjoyment.
- story32 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its unexpected twists, engaging character development, and depth, particularly highlighting the adventures of Susan and Maaron. While many enjoy the intricate plot and challenging puzzles, some feel that the narrative is overshadowed by an abundance of puzzles that often feel disconnected from the storyline. Overall, the combination of a captivating plot, strong characters, and beautiful graphics contributes to a memorable gaming experience, despite some criticisms regarding pacing and format changes.
“The story had many unexpected twists and turns, and the puzzles were varied, challenging different kinds of problem-solving skills.”
“The story continues on the grand adventure of Susan and Maaron, with devilishly hard puzzles at times, and a suite of varied hidden object experiences.”
“Kudos to Five-BN for giving us a story and characters that have depth and intrigue; the scenes are absolutely gorgeous with great ambient sounds.”
“And the plot goes on forever, finding a little of this and a little of that.”
“This was my least favorite of any of these games; they changed the format of acquiring items and it was a really boring storyline.”
“It is very little story crammed with seemingly endless numbers of puzzles having nothing to do with the story itself.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game are consistently praised for their outstanding quality and attention to detail, enhancing the overall storytelling experience. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and immersive atmosphere, although some miss the signature elements that evoke a sense of loneliness. Overall, the graphics are considered first-rate, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“As you play this game, take the time to notice the beautiful quality of the graphics; no detail has been overlooked because, clearly, quality and quantity matter to Five-BN Games!”
“The artwork is beautiful!”
“You can have an amazing cast of characters and an incredible plot that keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat...but without creative artwork to set the scene, the story simply can't come to life.”
“No one stops to think about the tedious, minute details that have been added to every aspect of the game by the graphics department.”
“It's there in the menu but for some of these games, I hope you have a photographic memory or pen and paper handy.”
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as epic and memorable, enhancing the overall experience with its dreamy quality. Reviewers highlight the high production values, noting that the music, along with the graphics and voice acting, contributes to a magical atmosphere that elevates the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, complementing the game's artistic elements effectively.
“The music was epic and memorable.”
“The art, animation, music, and voice acting are all top notch for a hidden object game.”
“I've played all bn 500's games and love their graphics, dreamy music and magical storylines.”
“Graphics, music, character development, it's all first rate from a company that should not have even been able to develop games considering their location; and, yet, this is their best ever.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in this game to be excessively tedious, with many feeling that it combines all the previously omitted tedious elements from earlier titles into one overwhelming experience. The focus on minute details, while visually appealing, contributes to the overall sense of monotony and frustration.
“Overall, this game is just tedious.”
“This game is more like all the things they left out of earlier games as too tedious, all piled into one game.”
“No one stops to think about the tedious, minute details that have been added to every aspect of the game by the graphics department.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game received negative feedback, with users expressing disappointment in the storyline and changes to item acquisition, which contributed to a lack of engagement and enjoyment. Overall, it was considered the least favorite entry in the series.
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is praised for its realism and beautiful graphics, effectively immersing players in the fictional world. However, some users feel that it lacks the signature sense of loneliness, missing subtle auditory elements like birds chirping that could enhance the experience.
“The lost lands may be a fictional world, but that doesn't stop this team from creating a realistic atmosphere.”
“Graphics are lovely, but I miss that trademark atmosphere of loneliness with the birds chirping quietly in the background.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability with a wealth of content, including 22 mini-games, 30 morphing objects, and numerous collectibles such as hourglasses and horseshoes. Additionally, players can enjoy 10 wallpapers, 14 concept art pieces, and 8 music soundtracks, enhancing the incentive to revisit the game. The inclusion of bonus puzzles and achievements further enriches the replay experience.
“The game offers an impressive variety of replayable mini-games and collectibles, ensuring that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
“With 22 replayable mini-games and numerous collectibles, the game provides endless opportunities for players to explore and enjoy.”
“The inclusion of bonus puzzles and morphing objects adds layers of depth, making it a joy to replay and discover new elements each time.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The mini-games and collectibles don't add enough variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development as exceptional, highlighting it as a standout feature of the game. Despite the developers' unexpected background, the depth and quality of character arcs contribute significantly to the overall experience.
“The character development is incredibly deep and engaging, making each character feel unique and memorable.”
“I was amazed at how the characters evolved throughout the story, with their backstories and motivations adding layers to the gameplay.”
“The growth of the characters is beautifully portrayed, allowing players to form a strong emotional connection with them.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an increased difficulty level in the puzzles, providing a more challenging experience for players.
“The gameplay features a significant increase in the difficulty level of the puzzles, showcasing the developers' commitment to challenging players.”
“The gameplay feels overly complicated, making it frustrating to progress.”
“The controls are unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is inconsistent, leading to moments of boredom.”
