Lost Paws
- September 29, 2023
- Dungeoneering Studios
- 2h median play time
"Lost Paws" is a survival game that lets you experience the life of a stray dog in a vast open world. Customize your dog's appearance, acquire unique skills, and complete special missions. With an RPG system, you can choose your playstyle and interact with various humans and items using physics-based bonking. The game is inspired by "Goat Simulator," "A Dog's Life," and "WolfQuest."
Reviews
- The game is a fun and entertaining experience, allowing players to engage in humorous dog-related antics.
- It features a quick tutorial and easy controls, making it accessible for casual players looking for a relaxing time.
- The open-world design and potential for future content updates create excitement for players looking forward to new areas and abilities.
- Some point of interest areas are underdeveloped or empty, highlighting the game's bare-bones nature in certain aspects.
- The RPG skill system is still in early development, with many abilities marked as work in progress, limiting gameplay depth.
- As an early access title, the current content is limited, with some players finishing the game quickly and feeling it lacks substantial story elements.
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The current story in the game is described as bland and underdeveloped, with players able to complete it in about 2-4 hours, suggesting that it is still in its early stages. However, the introduction of a specific character towards the end hints at potential future depth and diversity in quests. The quest system provides a clear sense of direction, which is beneficial for navigating the sandbox environment.
“I was able to finish the current playable parts of the story for this game as well as get all achievements within 2 hours of playtime. It feels like if I wasn't going for achievements or trying to see the ending, it could take upwards of 4 hours.”
“This does imply that there are going to be more properly diverse quests as time goes on.”
“While most of the current story feels very bland, at the end, you actually do get introduced to a specific character, which shows that the story is still very early on.”
“I was able to finish the current playable parts of the story for this game as well as get all achievements within 2 hours of playtime, which feels like if I wasn't going for achievements or trying to see the ending, it could take upwards of 4 hours.”
“Not only this, while most of the current story feels very bland, at the end, you actually do get introduced to a specific character, and this very much shows that the story is also very early on.”
“Not only this, while most of the current story feels very bland, at the end, you actually do get introduced to a specific character, and this very much shows that the story is also very early on.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting the amusing interactions and chaotic possibilities that arise from experimentation. The subtle comedic elements enhance the overall enjoyment, with many looking forward to future content that may expand on this aspect.
“It's funny seeing all the interactions you can get out of people and things when just messing around; I'm looking forward to more being added in the future!”
“The subtle humor and ability to cause chaos made this a lot of fun to play through the early access content.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward open-world design and easy-to-understand mechanics, making it accessible for players who prefer simplicity.
“If you enjoy a simple open world with easy mechanics, you're in the right place.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and fun.”
“I love how the mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to jump right in and start exploring.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”