Lost Lands: The Four Horsemen

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In "Lost Lands: The Four Horsemen," players join forces with a legendary archer to save the world from the apocalypse. Together, they must defeat the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, each representing a different aspect of the end times. The game features hidden object puzzles, match-3 challenges, and a thrilling story set in a beautifully designed fantasy world.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

story39 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and engaging story that draws players into the fantasy world.
Variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes that are interactive and challenging, providing a good mix of gameplay.
The interactive map feature allows for easy navigation and reduces tedious backtracking, enhancing the overall experience.

Excessive backtracking can make the gameplay feel tedious, especially in the later stages of the game.
Some voice acting is subpar, which detracts from the overall immersion of the story.
The game can feel overwhelming due to the large number of screens and tasks, making it difficult to keep track of progress.

story
69 mentions
57 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging and well-thought-out narrative, beautiful graphics, and enjoyable gameplay, while others find it lacking depth and coherence. Many appreciate the fantasy setting and the inclusion of a bonus story, but some criticize the main plot as straightforward or underwhelming, particularly in the latter parts of the game. Overall, the story is seen as decent to good, with varying levels of enjoyment depending on individual preferences.
- “Fantastic game with gorgeous artwork, great sound effects and music, a really good story, and better-than-average voice acting.”
- “The plot is engaging, the hidden object scenes are fun, and the mini-games are challenging.”
- “Not only is the story well thought out, but the mini-games range from easy to semi-hard and the hidden object scenes vary, making it a lot more fun.”
- “The interface is annoying and the main story seems very basic and not much incentive to keep going.”
- “Sadly, the story is dumb as always.”
- “The storyline is kind of crap, you play as a single mom that gets summoned to fairytale land to save the world from the four horsemen of the apocalypse.”
graphics
34 mentions
79 % positive mentions
12 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their beauty and quality, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning artwork and well-rendered visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the clear and distinct designs of each scene, as well as the unique character animations, contributing to an immersive fantasy world. Overall, the graphics are described as outstanding, with a strong emphasis on artistic detail and visual appeal.
- “Fantastic game with gorgeous artwork, great sound effects and music, a really good story, and better-than-average voice acting.”
- “The artwork is beautifully rendered and exquisitely produced, giving each screen a distinct feel and vibe while still preserving a common theme in linked areas.”
- “Just as awesome as the first, which is hard to be because the first one was great, this second installment has great graphics, absolutely stunning illustrations, and the voices of the characters are perfect.”
- “The graphics are almost all 2D, save for cutscenes, and they are done beautifully.”
- “Everything is decent: story, music, graphics, hidden objects scenes, puzzles.”
- “Beware: if you use Intel integrated graphics to play this game, most of the titles from Five-BN games are very good point-and-click games with nice mini puzzles (this one included).”
gameplay
13 mentions
38 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Lost Lands: The Four Horsemen" is praised for its engaging adventure elements, well-designed puzzles, and hidden-object scenes, offering around 6 to 7.5 hours of playtime. Players appreciate the quality mechanics from a smaller studio, the option to adjust difficulty mid-game, and the overall balance of story and gameplay, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.
- “Lost Lands: The Four Horsemen is very heavy on the adventure gameplay - something which I enjoyed very much.”
- “For being a smaller studio, this game is quality, and for the price, you get a lot of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise it's pretty standard but puzzles make sense and hidden-object scenes are designed well.”
- “Expect around 7 or so hours of gameplay.”
- “Gigantic map, you can even change your difficulty setting during gameplay if you get stuck but don't want a full-blown hint.”
music
11 mentions
45 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, featuring a lovely orchestral soundtrack that enhances the storytelling and fits various moods, including menacing moments. Players appreciate the ability to customize audio settings and the inclusion of music tracks that can be saved. Overall, the sound design, including voice acting, is considered above average, contributing positively to the game's immersive experience.
- “Fantastic game with gorgeous artwork, great sound effects and music, a really good story, and better-than-average voice acting.”
- “The soundtrack is also quite lovely with a nice orchestral sound and certain themes reoccurring at important intervals.”
- “Music was menacing at times and suited the story.”
- “The music was menacing at times and suited the story.”
- “Everything is decent: story, music, graphics, hidden object scenes, puzzles.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful scenes and fantastical elements, complemented by fitting music that enhances the overall experience.
- “The scenes are beautiful, and I love the atmosphere of the game in general.”
- “Fantastical atmosphere.”
- “Nice music that fits the atmosphere.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it tedious and frustrating due to excessive backtracking, others acknowledge it can be enjoyable despite moments of grindiness. Overall, the experience varies, with some players appreciating the fun and originality despite the grind.
- “It took what was an enjoyable game and turned it into a tedious, annoying exercise in frustration.”
- “If, like me, you find constant backtracking to be tedious and annoying, then you may want to skip this one.”
- “Overall, I enjoyed the game; it got a bit grindy at times and sometimes I did need help, but it was fun and original.”
monetization
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the monetization strategy of the game developer off-putting, as it includes intrusive advertisements for other games before loading and during gameplay, which disrupts the overall experience.
- “Final thoughts: I have found the game developer's method of advertising their other game to be unappealing.”
- “The advertisement pops up at the beginning before the actual game loads.”
- “Before the game starts, I get an advertisement for other games from the same creator, and in the middle of the game, I receive a pop-up question asking if I like the game.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While the game features numerous puzzles that players can often solve independently, the emotional impact of the experience is not highlighted in this review, suggesting a focus on gameplay mechanics rather than emotional engagement.
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of everyday characters, like a mom in casual attire, interacting with fantastical elements such as wizards and dwarves, creating a comedic contrast that adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “What really takes me out of the game, in a hilarious way, is seeing this mom dressed in a hoodie and jeans next to a wizard or dwarf, or fighting death itself in the cutscenes.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud; it's like the game knows exactly how to poke fun at itself.”
- “I love how the game mixes serious moments with ridiculous humor, like when a character trips over their own feet while delivering an epic speech.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, with users indicating that there is little incentive to play it multiple times.
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”