The Mystery of a Lost Planet
- December 17, 2015
- AlikArt Studio
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamIn "The Mystery of a Lost Planet," you play as a space detective exploring an abandoned planet in search of a missing scientist. Discover hidden secrets and solve puzzles to unravel the truth behind the scientist's disappearance and the planet's strange phenomena. With its unique sci-fi setting and immersive storyline, this game offers a captivating adventure for mystery and puzzle fans alike.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Beautifully rendered landscapes and atmospheric music create an engaging sci-fi environment.
- The game offers a variety of hidden object puzzles, with some unique mechanics that differentiate it from typical HOGs.
- Despite its flaws, the game provides a decent amount of playtime and is enjoyable for fans of the genre, especially at a lower price point.
- The puzzles can be confusing and illogical, often requiring trial and error without clear guidance.
- The storyline is underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it hard to engage with the characters or plot.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including sluggish controls, poor translations, and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
- story44 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally considered underdeveloped and simplistic, often described as forgettable with significant plot holes. While the sci-fi theme and premise involving a space mission add some intrigue, players find the narrative lacking depth and coherence, leading to confusion and a less engaging experience. Overall, the storytelling fails to elevate the gameplay, leaving many players disappointed.
“While most games never have characters or the player is the character, this has a small group of explorers part of a space mission which makes it that much more interesting than traditional HOG formulas.”
“The theme is well done: I like the artwork, the atmosphere, and even the plot is kind of nice.”
“Storyline: a five-person spacecraft (the gamer being the fifth crew member) is pulled to a planet by some unexplained gravitational force and the excellent pilot manages to do a controlled crash landing where the ship does not break into pieces and everyone survives.”
“The story is more or less one giant plot hole.”
“Near non-existent storytelling leaves you wondering what the mystery even is.”
“Having to randomly guess at things to do next without a clue, story sucks.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful artwork and atmospheric visuals, particularly in alien world scenes. However, many criticize the animations and overall graphical quality as mediocre, with reports of lag and freezing issues detracting from the experience. While the aesthetics are appreciated by some, others find them lacking compared to similar titles in the genre.
“The theme is well done: I like the artwork, the atmosphere, and even the plot is kind of nice.”
“Loved the graphics for the alien world scenes.”
“If you like puzzlers and love beautiful graphics, this is a game that won't disappoint.”
“The graphics are mediocre.”
“This game regularly lagged, graphics froze, etc. For a hidden object game, this was challenging enough, but the storyline and gameplay are not fluid whatsoever.”
“The graphics are pretty meh, at least in my opinion, in comparison to some of the beautiful hidden object games I've played from Artifex Mundi or Madhead Games.”
- music24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in "The Mystery of a Lost Planet" is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, with many reviewers noting its unique and chill soundtrack that enhances the game's alien ambiance. While some found the music reminiscent of Vangelis and described it as "pretty damn cool," others criticized the overall sound design, labeling it as annoying or dated. Overall, the soundtrack stands out as a highlight, with several players expressing a desire to purchase it separately for personal enjoyment.
“The soundtrack is the real star of this game; I've never heard anything like it, and I wish I could buy/download it separately so I could listen to it on its own!”
“Probably the most comfy menu screen in gaming, with the whole game having atmospheric music that fits the feeling of an alien world.”
“The music was also quite atmospheric, which is always nice in a hidden object game.”
“The only sci-fi based hidden object game and then it's bad: clunky and buggy UI, annoying music & sound effects and feels very very dated compared to other hidden object games of the same age.”
“Music is a Vangelis wannabe, bearable.”
“And the music was alright.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as average, featuring a linear progression where completed areas cannot be revisited, and a focus on item lists that can lead to frustratingly difficult puzzles. While some mechanics differ from typical hidden object games, issues like lag and freezing graphics detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a moderate challenge, but the storyline and gameplay lack fluidity, making it feel somewhat forgettable.
“Overall the game is a challenge but not needlessly so, and the overall gameplay logic makes sense.”
“First, the mechanics were a bit different than typical hidden object games.”
“Achievements: all are earned through gameplay.”
“Some of the puzzles are irritatingly difficult to solve correctly. Some are purely mechanical, like clicking a number of glowing mushrooms in the correct order, which can only be solved by trial and error.”
“Gameplay runs in a linear fashion, and once an area is completed, it is closed off and cannot be returned to.”
“However, the gameplay is focused on a list of items, as you have many of them throughout the adventure.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive sci-fi elements, complemented by a cozy menu screen and fitting atmospheric music that enhances the alien world experience. Reviewers appreciate the artwork and overall theme, noting that the atmospheric sound design contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“Probably the most comfy menu screen in gaming, with the whole game having atmospheric music that fits the feeling of an alien world.”
“The theme is well done: I like the artwork, the atmosphere, and even the plot is kind of nice.”
“The music was also quite atmospheric, which is always nice in a hidden object game.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, as it runs decently and appears to be bug-free. However, users have noted issues with a clunky and buggy user interface, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game is still playable and focuses on hidden object scenes.
“The only sci-fi based hidden object game, and it's disappointing: clunky and buggy UI, annoying music and sound effects, and it feels very dated compared to other hidden object games of the same age.”
“The only sci-fi based hidden object game, and it's disappointing: clunky and buggy UI, annoying music and sound effects, and it feels very dated compared to other hidden object games of the same age.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lacking in engagement, often describing it as monotonous rather than challenging or rewarding.
“Not puzzling, tedious.”
“Not puzzling, tedious.”
