Lost Lands: The Golden Curse

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Lost Lands: The Golden Curse is a single player casual puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by FIVE-BN GAMES and was released on March 24, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Lost Lands: The Golden Curse," players assume the role of Susan, a housewife who finds herself in the fantasy world of Lost Lands. After meeting a child named Fiora and her great-grandfather Maaron, Susan learns that she is known for her heroic deeds in this world. She must now set out to uncover the mystery behind the cursed beasts that have awakened after a thousand years and are terrorizing the land. The game features hidden object puzzles and mini-games to solve throughout various locations in the Lost Lands.

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Audience ScoreBased on 260 reviews

story48 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game features a captivating story with interesting characters and a magical setting, providing a sense of adventure throughout.
It offers a substantial amount of gameplay, with many puzzles and hidden object scenes that keep players engaged for hours.
The graphics and artwork are beautifully designed, enhancing the overall experience and immersion in the game.

The game suffers from excessive backtracking, which can become tedious and disrupt the flow of gameplay.
Some puzzles and mini-games are poorly explained or overly simplistic, leading to frustration rather than challenge.
Frequent prompts to rate the game can be intrusive and detract from the overall enjoyment of the experience.

story
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
37%
4%
The story in Lost Lands 3 is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging plot, beautiful graphics, and the integration of puzzles that enhance the narrative. However, some critiques highlight issues such as excessive backtracking and a lack of depth in character development, which detracts from the overall experience. While the storyline is entertaining and offers a good amount of gameplay, it is noted that it may not be groundbreaking or particularly memorable.
- “The new locations are more interesting and less abandoned, and the story progresses in a smoother fashion, creating a constant sense of adventure.”
- “Outstanding graphics, energetic, exciting story, brain teasers, well thought out quests, it's all here, I thoroughly enjoyed it, bravo more please.”
- “The story line was great, the characters fun, and I loved the puzzles and hidden object scenes.”
- “The story is all over and doesn't make logical sense.”
- “Unfortunately, like some other five-bn games, the enjoyment took a sharp downward turn about halfway through the main story, and was then completely obliterated by the insane amount of backtracking.”
- “The story has improved but is still relatively immature and doesn't truly explore some of the archetypes it uses.”
graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
20%
6%
The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant colors, detailed artwork, and overall quality, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful visuals and excellent animation. Players appreciate the well-executed cutscenes and the ability to adjust visual settings, contributing to an immersive experience. Overall, the graphics are consistently described as outstanding, enhancing the gameplay and storytelling.
- “The artwork, as is usual for these types of games, is quite nice, detailed, and colorful.”
- “The graphics are incredible, as they have been in the last two games, and there are no missing sound bits nor misspelled subtitles/captions.”
- “The graphics didn't change from the previous game: Susan has changed her haircut again, the Lost Lands are still full of surprises and vibrant, you're even visiting a castle that could lead to madness with many problems to solve, you're visiting floating isles: one is under the snow while the majority of them are showing a spring/summer weather... and the soundtrack didn't change too, which is also a good thing as it was good.”
- “Unfortunately, there are no trading cards which is a shame since the artwork and graphics are so detailed, colorful, and beautiful.”
- “The graphics, atmosphere, and playability of the game are outstanding...but what sets it apart for me is the storyline.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
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Lost Lands 3 features a blend of hidden object mechanics and point-and-click gameplay, offering a substantial playtime of over seven hours filled with various puzzles and mini-games. However, players noted significant backtracking and tedious travel between locations, which detracted from the overall experience. While the gameplay mechanics are solid and familiar to fans of the genre, the repetitive music and lack of narrative depth left some players wanting more.
- “Gameplay is what we can expect from five-bn games, meaning the hidden object scenes are single-screen point ‘n’ click sequences that accompany a plethora of interesting conventional puzzles.”
- “It has all the parts necessary to be a good game -- good plot, good artwork, good music, and generally fun gameplay.”
- “Gameplay: hidden object interactive silhouette picture scenes, a massive find and use inventory, point and click, a huge variety of puzzles and mini-games, and the absolutely necessary fast travel map.”
- “Lost Lands 3 offers a great story and an incredible amount of game time for a casual adventure game with mild hidden object mechanics, but at the price of almost unbearable amounts of backtracking.”
- “However, using the map for instant travel between locations, it was still a tedious bore, and I spent more time opening the map and traveling between locations than I spent on actual gameplay.”
- “Nothing really changed in terms of gameplay; it's still a hidden object game, though the scenes are still silhouette ones, making it hard to achieve without misclicking or under a certain time (achievements).”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the gameplay and enhancing the atmosphere, though it features a limited selection of recycled tracks from previous titles, which some players find disappointing. While the soundtrack is pleasant and fits the game's dark themes, its repetitiveness and lack of new compositions hint at a lack of innovation. Overall, the music adds to the experience but may not stand out as particularly memorable.
- “The soundtrack adds to an overall dark atmosphere and would work in a movie as well.”
- “The graphics, music, and sounds are great!”
- “For music lovers: the music puzzles actually give the player the order of the notes before solving.”
- “The music is nothing special.”
- “The soundtrack is recycled from previous games and no new music is added, which is something of a disappointment as it hints at recycled assets and laziness in development.”
- “The music accompanies the gameplay pretty well and stays out of the way, though when you do pay attention to it, you find that it’s largely the same limited tracks playing on repeat.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for its intrusive and excessive advertising, including casino-style ads and frequent pop-up requests for ratings. Many players find the constant interruptions and promotional content detract from the overall gaming experience, leading to a strong recommendation against the game.
- “The advertisement pops up in the beginning before the actual game loads.”
- “However, the main thing that makes me not recommend the game is the obnoxious advertising splash image at the beginning of the game and the points during the game where a popup asks you to rate them.”
- “But, the starting advertisement and the rating nag screen here just pushed the game over into not recommended territory.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with excessive backtracking and lengthy puzzles detracting from the overall experience. While some puzzles are clever and the use of a map for instant travel helps alleviate some frustration, many still feel that the game becomes a monotonous chore rather than an enjoyable challenge. Collectible items do offer some relief, but the overall sentiment leans towards a tedious gameplay experience.
- “Two important things that may be deal breakers for some: it's loooooong almost to the point of being tedious, and there is a ton of going back and forth between locations.”
- “This turned an enjoyable game into a mind-numbing, annoying, tedious bore.”
- “However, using the map for instant travel between locations, it was still a tedious bore, and I spent more time opening the map and traveling between locations than I spent on actual gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has minimal replay value, with users noting that while it is challenging and enjoyable, it is best purchased on sale due to its limited incentive for repeated playthroughs.
- “Minimal replay value.”
- “This is a very good and challenging game, but as with any hidden object game, buy it on sale because the replay value is low.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a haunting soundtrack that complements its dark visuals, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of a cinematic production. Players praise the combination of graphics, atmosphere, and gameplay, highlighting how these elements work together to elevate the overall storytelling.
- “The graphics, atmosphere, and playability of the game are outstanding, but what sets it apart for me is the storyline.”
- “The soundtrack adds to an overall dark atmosphere and would work in a movie as well.”
- “The graphics, atmosphere, and playability of the game are outstanding... but what sets it apart for me is the storyline.”

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Lost Lands: The Golden Curse is a casual puzzle game with fantasy theme.

Lost Lands: The Golden Curse is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Lost Lands: The Golden Curse was released on March 24, 2016.

Lost Lands: The Golden Curse was developed by FIVE-BN GAMES.

Lost Lands: The Golden Curse has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Lost Lands: The Golden Curse is a single player game.

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