Lost in Play

Lost in Play

August 10, 2022

AdventurePuzzle Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

Help a brother and sister on an uplifting epic adventure to find their way home. Escaping a horned beast and meeting quirky goblins are just part of the journey! Lost in Play is a journey through childhood imagination with thoughtfully crafted puzzles and colorful characters. Play as a brother and …

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Critic Reviews (27)

Alessandro Alosi The Games Machine Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"A short, fun and bizarre journey into the imagination with two great protagonists."

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Alexander Loginov GameMAG Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

5.0

Gameplay

5.0

Story

5.0

"Lost in Play is an incredibly beautiful and exciting adventure that smears its target audience a little with simple puzzles for an adult audience and the lack of a coherent narrative. But, of course, with all the criticism, these 15 …"

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Alexandre Galvão GameBlast Aug 2022
90.0 /100

"Lost in Play is an experience that embraces all players for an adventure that oozes charisma, creativity, fun and accessibility. The launch for mobile devices expands the offer of what is one of the most cozy and pleasant games I …"

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Alex Orona NintendoWorldReport Aug 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"It grabs and keeps your attention the entire time, making this game a joy to finish. It may lack a depth in its mechanics but makes up for its seamless animation and catchy musical score. It&s;s a fantastic freshman offering …"

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Ángel Quintero ProGamers.life Aug 2022
70.0 /100

"Lost in Play is a simple adventure that transports you to a vibrant fantasy world filled with charismatic characters and captivating levels, each with its own unique challenge. The music, the environments, and the puzzles make for an entertaining and …"

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Aran Suddi TheSixthAxis Aug 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

96.0

"Lost in Play is an outstanding puzzle adventure game that can be played by everyone. The art design is fantastic, the puzzles are varied while offering a bit of a challenge, and it is just a wholesome story of two …"

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Chris Hyde God is a Geek Aug 2022
90.0 /100

"Lost in Play is a charming and amazing point-and-click puzzler that will make you feel like a kid again."

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David McNamara Checkpoint Gaming Aug 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"A short, sweet romp through a world of dreams, Lost in Play is a joyful celebration of imagination and play. Its gorgeously familiar cartoonish visuals and focus on endearingly absurd scenarios win over the frostiest of hearts. While some of …"

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Dylan Blight Explosion Network Aug 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"This point-and-click adventure game is filled with as much charm as its vibrant colour palette would have you think, and for fans of the genre, this is a must-play afternoon adventure."

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Eser Güven Oyungezer Online Aug 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Lost in Play offers a unique and must-have experience with its heart-warming story, amazing cartoon graphics, hilarious characters and unhindered imagination. I really wish to see a sequel soon."

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Gabriele Laurino Everyeye.it Aug 2022
78.0 /100

"Lost in Play is a point-and-click adventure made of irreverent no-sense comedy, intuitive puzzles and puzzles not particularly stimulating, but layered enough to make you spend a handful of hours of fun."

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80.0 /100

"Lost in Play doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does refine it into something that directly speaks to our inner child. Its juxtaposition of simple point and click storytelling and challenging mini-games makes for a fantastic balance sure to keep …"

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Heidi Hawes WayTooManyGames Aug 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"I was highly anticipating Lost in Play, but it far exceeded my expectations. For the most part, the puzzles aren’t overly difficult, but they are incredibly entertaining. The solutions make sense and feel organic to discover throughout the journey. The …"

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Joey Rambles Cultured Vultures Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

90.0

"Lost in Play provides a delightful gaming experience for kids and adults alike, boasting charming characters, fun puzzles, and an irresistible sense of childhood magic."

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90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"It&s;s not easy, even with the huge variety of independent developments, to find something as complete as Lost in Play. To a simply formidable audiovisual invoice, with an exquisite work of animation, design and sound, is added a simple gameplay …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Aug 2022
83.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

70.0

"Terrific animation, solid voice acting, and a light but fun puzzle adventure style make this a solid treat"

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Kwangseok Park INVEN Aug 2022
83.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

84.0

"Simply, Lost in Play is a "non-toxic game" that can be recommended to any family member. You don&s;t have to worry about complicated controls or wrap your head because of its difficulty. Moreover, every single visual in the game is …"

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Aug 2022
85.0 /100

"Lost in Play is a journey through children&s;s imagination, filled with thoughtfully crafted puzzles and diverse characters that will capture your heart."

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Nikola Erlebachová Gaming Professors Aug 2022
85.0 /100

"Lost in Play certainly deserves the attention of all fans of the puzzle-adventure genre, as it’s well worth your time. Thanks to its captivating story, which explores the innocent imagination of a child, you’ll experience a truly unconventional adventure featuring …"

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Lost in Play is a fun, feel-good adventure through two children’s fantasy world. There are plenty of enjoyable puzzles to solve and some frustrating puzzle moments. The good thing is that the enjoyable moments far outweigh the frustration. With thirty …"

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Prans Dunn GBAtemp Aug 2022
88.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

88.0

"Lost in Play is easily the indie darling of Summer 2022."

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Robby Bisschop Life is Xbox Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

78.0

"Lost in Play is a delightful point &a; click title that lets you traverse an imaginary world thought up by two siblings who are looking for adventure. It’s short but sweet and my only real complaint is that there isn’t …"

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Rob Prescott VGamingNews Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"In summary Lost in Play is a great debut from this studio, and I’m eager to see what they come out with next. Fittingly for the game’s narrative there’s an overflow of imagination and charm to be found here in …"

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Roland Ingram Nintendo Life Aug 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

84.0

"Over its five-or-so hours, Lost in Play barely puts a foot wrong, delivering cerebral gaming and effervescent entertainment. In doing so, it makes many of the genre’s design challenges look easy. Here’s hoping it inspires and influences future graphic adventures …"

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Seyed Ali Rooholamini Bazimag Aug 2022
75.0 /100

"Lost in Play is an all-ages video game in the purest sense as it&s;s not exclusively a kids game but that it actually gives audiences of all age groups something different depending on their own worldview. It also has one …"

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Vladimír Rusnák SomGeek Aug 2022
70.0 /100

"Lost in Play is a simple adventure game that offers a pleasant story, likeable heroes and an interesting villain, however it doesn&s;t use its potential to the fullest and it feels like the creators of the game just didn&s;t have …"

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Yagmur Sevinc GamesCreed Aug 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

72.0

"Lost in Play keeps all of its promises, and it keeps them well. The gameplay can be tricky, but it is fun and exactly what you would expect from a point-and-click adventure time. The art style is incredible; the 2D …"

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