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Tawa : Lost in Time

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41%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

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About Tawa : Lost in Time

Tawa : Lost in Time is a single player open world platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by DrexTheDrake and was released on July 28, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Two heroines. A world ruled by dinosaurs.Time has fractured. Across a forgotten archipelago, untamed lands, ancient ruins, and creatures from another age now coexist beneath the rule of dinosaurs. Tawa: Lost in Time is a stylized adventure blending exploration, platforming, action, stealth, and discovery. Follow Naya, a young anthropomorphic fox determined to choose her own path, and Tawa, a smal…

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64%Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
story3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Unique gameplay mechanic of switching between two characters with different abilities adds puzzle and exploration depth.
  • Rich and immersive atmosphere with a living ecosystem, natural dinosaur behaviors, and varied biomes that enhance the sense of adventure.
  • Clear, simple, and easy to learn gameplay with a charming world and relaxing vibe, supported by excellent ambient sounds and music.
  • The game is still in Early Access with numerous bugs, glitches, and technical issues severely affecting playability and immersion.
  • Lack of polish in combat mechanics, animations, UI, and visual presentation; presence of rough edges including poor pacing and unclear objectives.
  • Use of AI-generated art assets and missing or incomplete features create a less authentic experience and reduce overall quality.

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth, clear mechanics and a creative character-switching system that enhances the narrative and variety without feeling disjointed. It offers a balanced mix of exploration, combat, and stealth with an intuitive learning curve, though some feel the core gameplay could still be improved. The lively, naturalistic world further enriches the survival experience.

    • “I enjoyed the contrast because the two characters create different types of gameplay without making the adventure feel disconnected.”
    • “I loved how clear and easy to learn the gameplay is, while still offering a good mix of exploration, combat, and sneaking.”
    • “That said, the base gameplay could still use some improvements.”
    • “The strongest mechanic for me is switching to Tawa when Naya cannot continue.”
    • “I enjoyed how the relationship between the two characters is built directly into the gameplay.”

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The story provides emotional depth by exploring themes of separation and survival through its heroines, offering an engaging and somewhat unconventional narrative experience. However, the lack of clear objectives and guidance can make it challenging for new players to navigate the plot, relying more on curiosity than structured quests to progress.

    • “The story also gives the journey emotional weight because both heroines are dealing with separation and survival in different ways.”
    • “I often found myself moving forward not because a quest forced me to, but simply because I was curious about what kind of creatures or locations I might encounter next.”
    • “The extra mode with just Tawa was surprisingly enjoyable and a nice change of pace from the main story.”
    • “The lack of a tutorial, clear objectives, and quests can leave new players feeling lost.”
    • “No story.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and its effective role in creating an immersive atmosphere, with many users considering it the standout feature. However, some note limited customization options for the music settings. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the gaming experience.

    • “The only thing this game has going for it is great music and concept.”
    • “The only good thing I can say: the music is amazing.”
    • “The ambient sounds and music do an excellent job of pulling you into the environment — this part is done very well.”
    • “Music does nothing.”
    • “The actual music is bound to a slider called 'other'.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are simple yet well-suited to the game's style, enhancing the overall enjoyment. Their clarity contributes to smooth gameplay and straightforward mechanics.

    • “The simple graphics fit the game’s style perfectly, making it a fun experience from start to finish.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth, the mechanics are clear, and the graphics are nice and simple.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised as one of its strongest qualities, featuring a captivating and immersive world that players find genuinely engaging to explore.

    • “The atmosphere is one of the strongest parts of the game.”
    • “This game has a really strong atmosphere and a genuinely interesting world to explore.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its story, which gives significant emotional weight through the heroines' personal struggles with separation and survival.

    • “The story also gives the journey emotional weight because both heroines are dealing with separation and survival in different ways.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development shows a strong foundation with distinct design that gives the game clear identity, though it still requires more polish and refinement.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game requires significant grinding, to the extent that players may feel the need for additional resources or opportunities to continue progressing effectively.

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Tawa : Lost in Time is a open world platformer game with fantasy theme. Common tags for Tawa : Lost in Time include indie, exploration, third person, early access, action roguelike and others.

Tawa : Lost in Time is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Tawa : Lost in Time was released on July 28, 2025.

Tawa : Lost in Time was developed by DrexTheDrake.

Tawa : Lost in Time has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Tawa : Lost in Time for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Tawa : Lost in Time is a single player game.

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