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Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood Collector's Edition

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60%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
gameplay, atmosphere
86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood Collector's Edition is a single player action game. It was developed by FIVE-BN GAMES and was released on March 28, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

An unknown entity prowls the valleys and destroys everything in its path. Only a strong team of friends can cope with it. “Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood” is an adventure game in the genre of Hidden Objects, with plenty of mini-games and puzzles, unforgettable characters and complicated quests. Residents of the valleys are worried by the appearance of a mysterious villain.…

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • The game features a well-structured narrative that emphasizes themes of brotherhood and cooperation, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Puzzles are creatively designed and integrated into the story, making progression feel purposeful and rewarding.
  • The hand-painted fantasy aesthetic and atmospheric environments contribute to an immersive gameplay experience.
  • Some puzzles can be tedious and repetitive, leading to frustration and a desire to skip them.
  • The story lacks cohesion compared to previous entries in the series, with inconsistencies in character ages and motivations.
  • Technical issues, such as glitches and difficulty with certain puzzles, detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood" is a central element that combines fantasy storytelling with engaging puzzles, emphasizing themes of cooperation and shared purpose among characters. While the narrative is enriched by emotional cutscenes and a fitting soundtrack, some players feel it lacks cohesion and becomes bogged down by repetitive tasks. Overall, the game is praised for its intricate plot and depth, though opinions vary on its execution and originality compared to earlier entries in the series.

    • “Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood is a story-driven adventure that continues Five-BN Games’ long-running tradition of blending fantasy storytelling with hidden-object puzzles and classic point-and-click exploration.”
    • “As the plot unfolds, players uncover fragments of the past that reveal how these bonds were formed and why they matter in the face of an encroaching catastrophe.”
    • “What distinguishes Stories of the First Brotherhood from more generic entries in the genre is how tightly its puzzles are woven into the story.”
    • “They didn't try hard to make a cohesive story.”
    • “Boring, boring same old worthless mechanics like hunting for a key or putting together tools that in the first four stories only happened on occasion... this time it's the whole game of menial tasks.”
    • “Ultimately, Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood succeeds as a thoughtful fantasy adventure that values story, atmosphere, and steady discovery over innovation or spectacle.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay emphasizes atmosphere and narrative progression, focusing on unraveling mysteries through observation and logic rather than fast-paced action. It features a polished structure with a variety of puzzles and mini-games that build on previously learned mechanics. However, some players criticize the reliance on repetitive and menial tasks, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “These segments are complemented by a wide variety of puzzles and mini-games, including logic challenges, pattern recognition tasks, and mechanical contraptions that require careful thought.”
    • “Boring, boring same old worthless mechanics like hunting for a key or putting together tools that in the first four stories only happened on occasion... this time it's the whole game of menial tasks.”
    • “Rather than relying on spectacle or fast-paced mechanics, it focuses on atmosphere, narrative progression, and the steady satisfaction of unraveling mysteries through observation and logic.”
    • “Gameplay is built around a familiar but well-polished structure.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood" is characterized by a strong sense of place and immersive narrative, prioritizing thoughtful storytelling and mystery over flashy visuals or fast-paced gameplay. While the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they effectively contribute to a cohesive and atmospheric experience that enhances player engagement and discovery.

    • “While the visuals are not cutting-edge, they are cohesive and atmospheric, creating a strong sense of place that supports immersion.”
    • “Rather than relying on spectacle or fast-paced mechanics, it focuses on atmosphere, narrative progression, and the steady satisfaction of unraveling mysteries through observation and logic.”
    • “Ultimately, Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood succeeds as a thoughtful fantasy adventure that values story, atmosphere, and steady discovery over innovation or spectacle.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a cohesive hand-painted fantasy aesthetic that enhances immersion, despite not being cutting-edge. While the visuals are not overly vibrant or simplistic, they effectively support the storytelling and atmosphere of the lost lands series.

    • “Visually, the game maintains the hand-painted fantasy aesthetic that defines the Lost Lands series.”
    • “While the visuals are not cutting-edge, they are cohesive and atmospheric, creating a strong sense of place that supports immersion.”
    • “These games have a storyline and good graphics that are not overly bright or pastel, requiring some figuring on the player's part.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to capture the imagination.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly criticizing the abundance of long, monotonous mini puzzles that detract from the overall experience. Some users resorted to skipping or seeking solutions for these puzzles due to their frustrating nature.

    • “Although the mini puzzles were creative, some were so tedious that I skipped them.”
    • “One of the puzzles was too tedious for me to solve, so I copied down the solution from the in-game strategy guide.”
    • “Too many 'sort the balls/symbols into their respective colors and spaces' puzzles, all tediously long and frankly excruciatingly boring.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and non-functional puzzles, leading players to feel that it was rushed in development.

    • “Too many glitches; some puzzles are not working. It feels like it was made in a hurry!”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
    • “I encountered several bugs that completely broke my experience.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is significantly enhanced by character portraits and cutscene illustrations that emphasize key story moments, complemented by a thoughtfully crafted soundtrack that effectively conveys tension, wonder, and melancholy.

    • “Character portraits and cutscene illustrations further reinforce the story’s emotional beats, while the soundtrack provides subtle but effective accompaniment, enhancing tension, wonder, and melancholy where appropriate.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its subtle yet impactful role in enhancing the emotional depth of the story, effectively complementing character portraits and cutscenes to evoke tension, wonder, and melancholy.

    • “Character portraits and cutscene illustrations further reinforce the story’s emotional beats, while the soundtrack provides subtle but effective accompaniment, enhancing tension, wonder, and melancholy where appropriate.”
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Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood Collector's Edition is a action game.

Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood Collector's Edition is available on PC and Windows.

Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood Collector's Edition was released on March 28, 2024.

Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood Collector's Edition was developed by FIVE-BN GAMES.

Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood Collector's Edition has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood Collector's Edition is a single player game.

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