Lost Words: Beyond the Page

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Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a single player puzzle game. It received positive reviews from players.

An atmospheric narrative adventure written by Rhianna Pratchett.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 238 reviews

story47 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a touching storyline that resonates emotionally with players.
Gameplay is unique and engaging, utilizing wordplay and puzzles that enhance the storytelling experience.
The demo provides a captivating introduction, leaving players eager to purchase the full game for more content.

Many players experienced frustrating bugs and glitches that hindered gameplay progression.
The requirement to pay for the full game after the demo was disappointing for some, leading to feelings of being shortchanged.
Controls can be finicky and difficult to manage, making it challenging to navigate through the game.

story
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
33%
4%
The game's story is widely praised for its emotional depth, beautiful graphics, and engaging narrative that explores themes of grief, personal growth, and matrilineal bonds. Players appreciate the interactive storytelling that allows them to shape the narrative through choices, creating a unique and immersive experience. While some noted minor issues with dialogue delivery, the overall consensus is that the story is touching, well-crafted, and resonates with both teens and adults alike.
- “The storytelling, visuals, everything in this game is wonderful.”
- “Tells a touching story about the beauty and significance of matrilineal bonds and explores bittersweet themes of grief with compassion and hope.”
- “The storyline is deeply compelling, humble and mysterious leaving you wanting more.”
- “I am not saying that your story is garbage, but this can't be a game!”
- “The story seems a bit sad though.”
- “A little slow at some points, but what would be the point of it being a 'story' adventure if you could just skip through parts of the story.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
12%
9%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and originality, featuring a charming watercolor art style that enhances the storytelling experience. Many users highlight the stunning visuals and immersive aesthetics, describing them as reminiscent of storybooks, while also noting that the game can be demanding on hardware at higher settings. Overall, the combination of appealing graphics and engaging gameplay contributes to a delightful gaming experience.
- “The beautiful originality of it, the storytelling, the graphics are just stunning across the board.”
- “It has gorgeous visuals, artfully made to immerse you into its world.”
- “The graphics are a delight; like storybooks of old.”
- “A little demanding on graphics if you push it above low quality but worth it.”
- “There is a lot of effort into the graphics and natural watercolor art aspect that is worth highlighting.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
22%
14%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics, beautiful graphics, and engaging story, making it a refreshing experience compared to typical games. However, some players noted moments of repetitiveness and minor frustrations with controls or missing voiceovers in dialogues. Despite these issues, many express a strong desire to continue playing and appreciate the game's creative elements.
- “Unique gameplay, the controls work well, and beautiful graphics.”
- “Best and most refreshing gameplay ever!”
- “And in a world where so many games are the same old thing, it is really refreshing to experience this very unique take on gameplay.”
- “Gameplay gets a bit repetitive at points, and it is pretty annoying when you can't get one of the collectibles.”
- “Very cute game, but the push/pull mechanics on the stones make it impossible to go any farther.”
- “Refreshing gameplay”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its exceptional emotional storytelling, with many players noting its ability to evoke strong feelings, including tears. It explores profound themes such as matrilineal bonds and grief, delivering a captivating narrative that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Overall, players recommend it for its unique and touching story that keeps them engaged and emotionally invested.
- “I don't remember the last time a mobile game made me cry or the last time I wanted to buy the game after the first few chapters to see what will happen.”
- “Tells a touching story about the beauty and significance of matrilineal bonds and explores bittersweet themes of grief with compassion and hope.”
- “The story is heartwarming and heartbreaking, and the choices you make in the game matter.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is consistently praised for being both catchy and soothing, enhancing the overall emotional experience of the story. Reviewers highlight its perfection alongside the beautiful visuals and compelling narrative, contributing to a deeply immersive atmosphere. Overall, the music is regarded as phenomenal and a standout aspect of the game.
- “The music is catchy yet soothing.”
- “The music and the artwork are amazing in this game.”
- “Also, the music is absolutely phenomenal.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the monetization model of the game, highlighting the absence of ads and in-app purchases, with the only cost being the initial purchase price. This approach is well-received, contributing to a more enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Love that there are no ads or in-app purchases (aside from the purchase of the game).”
- “No ads.”
- “No ads.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally stable, though players have noted some glitches and areas needing improvement. Overall, it is considered an enjoyable experience despite these minor issues.
- “The game is plagued with frequent crashes that disrupt the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that made it difficult to progress in the game.”
- “There are stability issues that cause the game to freeze unexpectedly.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Players find the game offers significant replayability due to the opportunity to unlock a 'true' ending, which requires collecting certain items that may be overlooked during the initial playthrough.
- “The game offers multiple paths and choices, encouraging players to experience different outcomes with each playthrough.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to explore, the replayability keeps the game fresh and engaging.”
- “There is also replay value to unlock the 'true' ending, as some collectibles are easily missed on the first playthrough.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “While there are multiple endings, the journey to reach them feels repetitive and doesn't offer enough variation to warrant multiple playthroughs.”

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Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a puzzle game.

Lost Words: Beyond the Page is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Lost Words: Beyond the Page was developed by PID Games.

Lost Words: Beyond the Page has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Lost Words: Beyond the Page for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a single player game.

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