- March 24, 2022
- Isaac Torres
The Lost and The Wicked
Platforms
About
"The Lost and The Wicked" is a brutal twin-stick shooter set in a nightmarish world, where you must fight off monstrous creatures and uncover your past. With hectic gameplay, a unique grunge art style, and an original soundtrack, this psycho-thriller explores themes of regret, fear, and confronting your past. Unlock new weapons and abilities as you progress through the story, challenging faster and stronger enemies. Please note that the game contains intense violence and is intended for mature audiences.








- The game features a unique art style and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- Gameplay is satisfying and addictive, with a variety of powers and upgrades that allow for different playstyles.
- The narrative is intriguing and immersive, complemented by interactive cutscenes that add depth to the experience.
- The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety in level design, leading to a grindy experience.
- Weapon balance is poor, with many being underpowered, making progression feel tedious.
- The writing can be overly heavy-handed and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is characterized as a twin-stick shooter with minimal graphics and simple mechanics, making it easy to pick up and play. While the core gameplay loop is satisfying and engaging, it tends to become repetitive, especially in the later levels, and some players feel it lacks depth and variety. However, the inclusion of meta-progression, powers, and upgrades adds a layer of strategy, and the overall experience is enhanced by a compelling story and sound design.
“However, the game is easy to pick up and put down, and the gameplay itself is satisfying with screen-shake accompanying plenty of guns and enemies exploding into money.”
“The limited gun use is an interesting mechanic I initially struggled with, but after a few stages, or deaths, you quickly learn to understand and utilize the tech to its fullest potential.”
“Although the playtime is short, the story is magnificent, the score is expertly crafted, and the gameplay is engaging, making this an underrated gem.”
“The gameplay is lacking in substance and becomes repetitive quickly.”
“Has a decent Hotline Miami-esque aesthetic and gameplay loop, but the gameplay is just really subpar.”
“Honestly, by the time you truly understand all the mechanics, particularly the three I've previously mentioned, you've reached the second last and/or last level.”