The Lost and The Wicked
- March 24, 2022
- Isaac Torres
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique art style and an incredible soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- Gameplay is addictive and satisfying, with challenging boss fights that keep players engaged.
- The narrative is intriguing and adds depth to the gameplay experience, making it appealing to fans of similar genres.
- The writing can be overly heavy-handed and distracting, detracting from the overall experience.
- Gameplay becomes repetitive and tedious, especially in the later levels with similar objectives.
- The screen can feel crowded at times, which may hinder the player's ability to focus on the action.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and easy to pick up, featuring a twin-stick shooter format with simple mechanics and satisfying visual effects. However, it can become repetitive and tedious towards the end, with some players finding the writing distracting. Overall, the game offers a fun experience, though it may not be challenging enough for some.
“The gameplay is great; it is not too difficult, but if you get cocky, you'll get into trouble.”
“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 gameplay loop does get repetitive by the last few levels, but the allegorical and mysterious story kept me playing for the five hours it took me to complete the game.”
“From the mechanics, the rough-around-the-edges effects and art style, the HUD display, and the in-your-face gunplay.”
“A twin-stick shooter with mostly minimal graphics and simple gameplay mechanics, as well as meta-progression.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their unique and refreshing art style, which complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience. While some users note the minimalistic visuals, they appreciate how these elements work harmoniously with the game's mechanics and soundtrack, creating a captivating atmosphere. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's charm and appeal.
“An interesting game with a unique art style and challenging boss fights. If you're looking for something different, then this is a great game to give a try.”
“Refreshing art style and really thought-out features.”
“I like the simple visuals combined with the melancholy music.”
“From the mechanics, the rough-around-the-edges effects and art style, the HUD display, and the in-your-face gunplay.”
“A twin-stick shooter with mostly minimal graphics and simple gameplay mechanics, as well as meta-progression.”
“A twin-stick shooter with mostly minimal graphics and simple gameplay mechanics, as well as meta-progression.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's music is praised for its surreal style and strong narrative integration, enhancing the overall experience, particularly during boss fights. Reviewers highlight the exceptional soundtrack and sound design, noting that it complements the creative visuals and storyline, making it appealing for fans of both multi-directional shooters and quality music.
“Narrative driven with an incredible soundtrack.”
“The music and sound design is really fun and extremely well made.”
“This game ventures into a surreal style of music and ambiance that not enough games explore.”
“I think that the layout and main story is very creative; also, the music really fits, especially in the boss fights.”
“I like the simple visuals combined with the melancholy music.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is described as intriguing and atmospheric, featuring a tragic and dark narrative conveyed through unique visuals and fitting music. While the gameplay can become repetitive, the allegorical elements and creative layout of the story maintain player engagement throughout the experience. Overall, the narrative is a standout aspect that enhances the game's overall appeal.
“"A tragic and dark story told via psychedelic horror set-pieces, otherworldly enemies, melancholy mini-game events, and despairing revelation."”
“The story so far is very interesting and is very atmospheric like so much else of the game.”
“The gameplay loop does get repetitive by the last few levels, but the allegorical and mysterious story kept me playing for the five hours it took me to complete the game.”
“A tragic and dark story told via psychedelic horror set-pieces, otherworldly enemies, melancholy mini-game events, and despairing revelations.”
“The layout and main story are very creative, but the overall execution leaves much to be desired.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of fun and tedium, noting that while the gameplay is enjoyable, it becomes repetitive and tedious, particularly after encountering multiple "kill them all" levels.
“Gameplay is very fun but tedious at points.”
“The story was cool, but the gameplay became far too repetitive and tedious after about the 10th 'kill them all' level that you run into.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its engaging story and cohesive elements, creating an immersive experience that captivates players.
“What stuck out to me was how everything contributed towards the atmosphere of the game itself.”
“The story so far is very interesting and is very atmospheric, like so much else of the game.”
