Lost Oliver

About

Lost Oliver is a single player action game. It was developed by Bitlife and was released on March 9, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Lost Oliver is a puzzle game heavily inspired by Pokémon. Control little Oliver's mother and use her special abilities to clear the way and rescue her lost baby.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The game features charming retro visuals and a heartfelt, nonverbal story that resonates emotionally.
Puzzles are engaging and fun, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
The music and sound design create a soothing atmosphere that complements the gameplay well.

Some levels can be quite challenging, which may frustrate players who prefer easier puzzles.
The music can become repetitive after a while, suggesting a need for more variety.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Lost Oliver" are praised for their charming retro visuals, reminiscent of original Game Boy aesthetics with Pokémon influences. The pixelated art style, combined with relaxing sounds, enhances the emotional depth of the game, making it visually appealing and engaging throughout its challenging levels.
- “The graphics, sounds, and music are all phenomenal.”
- “Lost Oliver is a short, heartfelt puzzle game with charming retro visuals and a wordless story that tugs at your emotions.”
- “Challenging levels that always present a new idea, beautiful pixelated visuals, some innovative mechanics and good relaxing sounds.”
- “The art style of this game is quite important to point out.”
- “I mean, original Game Boy aesthetics with Pokémon influences?”
- “Lost Oliver is a short, heartfelt puzzle game with charming retro visuals.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised as phenomenal and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players feel that it can become repetitive over time, suggesting that additional tracks could enhance the gameplay.
- “The graphics, sounds, and music are all phenomenal.”
- “I really enjoy the unique visual and musical effects; they're an odd addition, but they're inoffensive.”
- “The music is really nice.”
- “After playing for a while, the music starts to get a bit boring; maybe adding some more variety could improve the experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Lost Oliver" is praised for its heartfelt and emotional storytelling, conveyed through charming retro visuals and a wordless narrative that resonates with players. Reviewers appreciate its wholesome nature, contrasting it with other titles like "Lost Silver."
- “Lost Oliver is a short, heartfelt puzzle game with charming retro visuals and a wordless story that tugs at your emotions.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Lost Oliver" is a poignant, wordless narrative that evokes strong emotions, complemented by its charming retro visuals, making it a heartfelt experience despite its brevity.
- “Lost Oliver is a short, heartfelt puzzle game with charming retro visuals and a wordless story that tugs at your emotions.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's clever level design and soothing atmosphere contribute to its charm, making it a hidden gem that offers great value for its low price.
- “Its clever level design and soothing atmosphere make it a hidden gem well worth the low price.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by challenging levels that introduce fresh concepts, complemented by beautiful pixelated visuals, innovative mechanics, and soothing sound design.
- “Challenging levels that always present a new idea, beautiful pixelated visuals, innovative mechanics, and relaxing sounds.”