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The Lost City

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90%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
stability, replayability
90% User Score Based on 1,635 reviews

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The Lost City is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Fire Maple Games and was released on January 31, 2012. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Lost City is a captivating single-player adventure game inspired by classic point-and-click titles. It features a good story, exceptional gameplay, and awesome graphics, complemented by fabulous music that creates a compelling atmosphere. Immerse yourself in this memorable journey filled with intrigue and exploration.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,635 reviews
graphics224 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • Beautiful graphics and engaging puzzles that keep players immersed.
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic adventure games like Myst.
  • Hints are available and helpful, making the game accessible without being overly frustrating.
  • The game is relatively short, often completed in just a few hours.
  • Some players experienced technical issues, such as the game not loading or crashing.
  • The storyline could be more developed, leaving some players wanting a deeper narrative.
  • graphics
    253 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals and immersive art style that enhance the overall experience. While some users noted that the graphics may appear less impressive on higher resolution screens, the majority found them to be a significant strength of the game, contributing to its nostalgic and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics, well-designed puzzles, and a captivating storyline makes it a standout title in its genre.

    • “Beautiful graphics and very enjoyable to play.”
    • “The lost city is among the best of its genre because of its graphical beauty, immersive seasons, and delightful soundtrack.”
    • “It's beautifully crafted and executed, everything from its graphics to its music, all are stellar and make for a total immersion experience.”
    • “The graphics probably look better on older phones with lower resolution screens, but on my high-res screen they just looked blurry and unappealing.”
    • “Please add optimization for tablets, the graphics are awful (both games in this series).”
    • “I have the game on my Galaxy Tab 10.1, and while the graphics do not look that high quality on the tablet, it looks equally bad on my HTC Desire as well.”
  • story
    87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story receives mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging themes and beautiful graphics, while others criticize it for being too short or lacking depth. Some players enjoyed the magical elements and connections within the narrative, but several noted that the storyline felt weak or anticlimactic, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the visuals and puzzles are often highlighted as strong points, the story's execution leaves room for improvement.

    • “The story behind the game is just so good and it never gets old!”
    • “Not only is the storyline fun and interesting but the graphics are exceptionally amazing!”
    • “Beautiful graphics, tranquil soundtrack, puzzles with just the right amount of difficulty to make them fun but not hair-pulling, and a story theme.”
    • “The game's story line is rather lame and the game itself is way too easy.”
    • “Lack of storytelling meant I forgot what the point of the game was and the ending wasn't great either.”
    • “I found the story very dull but still under a buck it is worth it.”
  • music
    63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to create a calming atmosphere, enhancing the overall immersive experience alongside the stunning graphics. Many players found the soundtrack to be a highlight, contributing to the game's appeal, although a few noted that it could become repetitive. Overall, the combination of soothing music and visually captivating scenes has left a strong positive impression on players, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “The lost city is among the best of its genre (my personal favorite) because of its graphical beauty, immersive seasons, and delightful soundtrack.”
    • “It's beautifully crafted and executed, everything from its graphics to its music, all are stellar and make for a total immersion experience.”
    • “The beautifully detailed graphics and the soothing music made it feel like the lost city is real, and the puzzles were so much fun and challenging, it kept me entertained for weeks.”
    • “I played with the music off because it started bothering me pretty quickly, but the little effects scattered throughout the game really drew me into the world.”
    • “Only the music tends to get annoying; luckily you can turn it off.”
    • “Disliked the monotonous elevator music.”
  • gameplay
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its entertaining and challenging mechanics, with many users appreciating the intuitive controls and engaging puzzles. However, some players noted a desire for more variety in puzzle design and a longer overall experience, while technical issues like crashes were also mentioned. Overall, the game combines beautiful graphics with solid gameplay, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

    • “Also, the gameplay is really entertaining and challenging.”
    • “Great gameplay, the puzzles were tricky enough without being frustrating and you have to keep on your toes to get through.”
    • “Amazing graphics and intuitive gameplay.”
    • “Would like to see more animated backgrounds though and definitely needs more puzzles rather than just get item > use item > get next item gameplay.”
    • “Seems to crash after every 15 minutes or so of gameplay.”
    • “A little short (on story and gameplay), but totally worth the price.”
  • atmosphere
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful graphics and calming music, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of classic adventure games. Players appreciate the intriguing and mysterious ambiance, which enhances the overall enjoyment and relaxation while solving puzzles. Many reviewers highlight that the atmosphere is a standout feature, making it a memorable and rewarding adventure.

    • “I really enjoyed this game - beautiful graphics, calming music and atmosphere, not too hard & not too easy puzzles... I also downloaded the previous game from this developer, but The Lost City is way better.”
    • “Has an air of mystery, intrigue and palpable atmosphere that I haven't seen in a game since the '90s.”
    • “Absolutely amazing and entrancing... sometimes my wife and I play just to enjoy the atmosphere...”
    • “Got real atmosphere that not many games have now, but I can't get past the box that should open using the gold snake pattern on the flowers.”
  • stability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a generally stable experience with minimal glitches or crashes across various devices, although a few instances of app freezes and minor issues were noted. Most players enjoyed smooth gameplay without significant interruptions, contributing to a positive gaming experience.

    • “I had no glitches, and the in-game hints you find in the journal were just enough, so that if you got a little stuck, it wouldn't hurt the game to take a peek.”
    • “I have had no glitches on my Toshiba Thrive.”
    • “Great puzzles and no glitches.”
    • “Could be much better with a bit of sound, and app freezes if the back button is pressed (can't go back to existing instance from home screen, SGS II).”
    • “Playing on the Archos tablet, does seem to have a few glitches; had to start the game again unfortunately, but other than that I love it and wasn't overly bothered I had to start again.”
  • replayability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is generally considered low, with many players noting that it can be completed quickly and lacks additional content to encourage multiple playthroughs. While some appreciate the experience for its price, others express a desire for features like randomized puzzles to enhance replay value.

    • “It's a cohesive piece of art with high replay value.”
    • “Can't wait for more... would like to see randomization of puzzles to make it more replayable.”
    • “I completed it within a couple of hours and there isn't much, if any, replay value.”
    • “No replay value, but I think it's fair with the given price point of one dollar.”
    • “But far too short; finished in just two 30-minute sessions, and with no replay value, it feels a bit like a waste of money and phone memory now.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it both beautiful and amusing, though some note that the experience is short and easy. Overall, it stands out as a fun and engaging option compared to other Android games, despite a desire for a high-definition version for tablets.

    • “This game is so much better than anything else I'm used to finding for Android; it's not even funny.”
    • “Very beautiful and funny, but way too short (and finally easy)!”
    • “The humor fell flat and often felt forced, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
    • “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes were stale and unoriginal.”
    • “The attempts at humor were cringeworthy and detracted from the overall experience.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, optimization for the games in this series varies significantly across devices. While some users report solid performance and beautiful graphics on specific models like the Samsung Galaxy S3, others express a need for better optimization on tablets, citing poor graphics quality.

    • “Great graphics, runs smoothly, somewhat challenging puzzle game.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful and run smoothly on my Samsung Galaxy S3 with Jelly Bean.”
    • “Solid performance on Samsung Droid Charge.”
    • “Please add optimization for tablets; the graphics are awful in both games in this series.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often involving repetitive back-and-forth travel between different scenes.

    • “It's mostly tedious going back and forth to different scenes.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which becomes incredibly boring.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the absence of ads and in-game purchases, highlighting the game's well-presented visuals and accessibility of hints. However, they suggest a feature for quicker navigation from the layout screen to enhance the overall experience.

    • “It is so cool that there are no ads like in most games.”
    • “Well presented, very nice visuals, and no sign of in-game purchases. All the hints you need are available.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lost City is a puzzle game.

The Lost City is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing The Lost City.

The Lost City was released on January 31, 2012.

The Lost City was developed by Fire Maple Games.

The Lost City has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

The Lost City is a single player game.

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