Lost Lives

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Lost Lives is a single player and multiplayer role playing shooter game. It was developed by Maystra and was released on August 29, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Lost Lives is a post-apocalyptic shooter set in the aftermath of the USSR's collapse, where survivors form armed factions amid widespread banditry and resource scarcity. Players customize their loadouts from NATO and Warsaw Pact arsenals and engage in dynamic PvE and PvP battles. AI enemies and bosses add tactical depth and varied combat experiences.

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging gameplay loop reminiscent of classic 2D shooters, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
There is a lot of potential for future updates and improvements, with players expressing excitement about the game's direction.
Playing with friends enhances the experience, and many players find it entertaining and worth trying out.

The game suffers from performance issues, including low frame rates and a lack of optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.
The player count is low, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the multiplayer experience.
There are several gameplay mechanics that need improvement, such as the inventory system and AI behavior, which can lead to frustrating moments.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as an old-school 2D shooter that initially feels challenging and boring, but becomes enjoyable as players learn the mechanics. It features a clean, modernized gameplay loop and a well-received looting mechanic that enhances the overall experience.
- “When I first started playing this game around September 2025, I found the game boring and too difficult, but after spending some time learning the mechanics and improving my shooting, I found myself enjoying this game.”
- “Nice idea and great gameplay.”
- “When I first started playing this game around September 2025, I found the game boring and too difficult. However, after spending some time learning the mechanics and improving my shooting, I found myself enjoying this game.”
- “An old-school 2D shooter with a clean and modernized gameplay loop and a looting mechanic that doesn't make you want to kill yourself.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received criticism for poor performance, with users calling for additional settings that could enhance performance, such as resolution adjustments and the ability to disable certain effects. Overall, the current optimization is seen as lacking and in need of improvement.
- “Optimization provides more settings for the game that genuinely enhance performance, including options for adjusting resolution and disabling certain effects.”
- “The optimization features allow players to customize their experience, leading to significant improvements in game performance.”
- “With the optimization options, players can fine-tune settings to boost performance and tailor the visual experience to their preferences.”
- “Optimization needs more settings that actually improve game performance, including options for resolution adjustments and the ability to disable certain effects.”
- “Performance: bad”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of clarity and coherence, particularly in solo missions where enemies appear unexpectedly, creating a chaotic experience. Players feel overwhelmed by the mechanics, such as limited weapon slots and frustrating enemy AI, which detracts from the narrative immersion. Overall, the storytelling is perceived as disjointed and frustrating, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- “Enemies spawn in from nowhere during a 'co-op' mission like it's a deathmatch mode. You only have one gun slot (no sidearms for you!), the recoil is abysmal, and enemies set to easy difficulty will sniff you out a mile away and open up on you like a terminator while you're busy trying to reload from the first two bullet sponges.”
graphics
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Users report significant performance issues with the graphics, particularly on lower-end hardware like the Intel HD 520, where frame rates drop below 6fps even on low settings. Additionally, the lack of multiple graphical settings results in minimal visual variation, limiting the overall graphical experience.
- “Getting lower than 6 FPS on Intel HD 520 in fullscreen on low settings. There seems to be only one graphical setting, and I didn't notice any visual changes.”