Lost Words: Beyond the Page

"Lost Words: Beyond the Page offers a great story alongside some creative gameplay and fun ideas. It&s;s a shame these ideas aren&s;t further developed and puzzles are just too simple."

"Playing through the thoughts and emotions that Izzy&s;s feeling during a difficult time in her life is confronting and heartfelt in equal measure, making it all the more disappointing that Lost Words&s; core mechanic lets it down so much."

"A short 2D platforming game with very unique gameplay. It&s;s an incredibly artistic game with a great soundtrack and voice acting to compliment a story that adults can really relate to. If you are an emotional person, like me, be …"

"As a writer, I love it when a game has a solid story. This can be over multiple titles, and it could be through narrative alone or expanded upon by collecting notes or other items that tell the overarching tale. …"

"Upon reaching Lost Word&s;s conclusion, I wasn&s;t quite sure who the game&s;s intended audience was. Yes, it is through the eyes of a young girl, and the platforming is approachable for newer gamers, but the story hits unexpectedly hard, and …"

"Lost Words: Beyond the Page ends up being as forgettable as its name. Outside of just a few brief highlights, the rest of the story is filled with inconsistencies and dull gameplay. The accessible price point is one of its …"

"Uneven, yet unique and compelling, Lost Words has some truly effective narrative and design elements. It&s;s let down a bit by overreliance on the protagonist&s;s less-than-interesting literary attempts, but it&s;s a worth playing for fans of narrative games."

"It may be Rhianna&s;s name that sells you on Lost Words but it takes a talented team to bring a writer&s;s work to life. And Sketchbook Games did such a brilliant job of it. The art is inviting, the controls …"

"Those looking for a platforming challenge will want to steer clear of the heavy narrative focus in Lost Words. Meanwhile, fans of visual novels will likely be able to overlook the lacking conventional gameplay and really appreciate the story and …"

"Like a good number of story-based indie platformers before it, Lost Words: Beyond The Page has the potential to stick with you long after you reach the end credits. The game looks and sounds wonderful, and the gameplay feels novel, …"

"There are some original and innovative ideas in the game, but in the end, is a very casual experience. Those who love a good story will love Lost Words: Beyond the Page. But those who are looking for deep gameplay, …"

"Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a beautiful game, with a touching and meaningful plot, engaging gameplay and gorgeous visuals. A few technical glitches cannot stop this brilliant game."

"Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a heartfelt and human exploration of grief. While it will certainly make you feel things, it stumbles a bit in the execution with ham fisted moments, glitches, and overall simplicity of puzzles."

"Lost Words: Beyond The Page is an example of storytelling that can only exist through the medium of games, and a testament to the artistry of play. Its powerful writing, eye-watering design, and incredibly truthful narrative are held up by …"

"Lost Words: Beyond the Page tells a tender, emotional tale, but you&s;ll find yourself wading through the fantastical and mechanical elements of its secondary one in order to reach its conclusion."

"Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a breathtaking, moving side-scroller narrative adventure that masterfully tugs at your heartstrings thanks to a moving musical score, a beautifully written story, and gorgeous graphics. Each piece comes together to create something truly magical …"

"Sketchbook Games&s; narrative platform/puzzler is appropriate for all ages, but that doesn&s;t stop it from going to some surprisingly dark places. Though the platforming and light puzzle solving are enjoyable (if none too challenging), the story and artwork are the …"

"With its touching story about this aspiring little writer girl struggling to process her feelings, Lost Words reveals to be a mostly narrative-driven experience. The concept of magical words is quite interesting but in the end, there isn&s;t one obstacle …"

"Short but intensive story set between the pages of a diary and a fantasy world."

"Sketchbook Games have created a truly fascinating experience that sensitively deals with trauma. Even though Lost Words suffers from a few gameplay issues, its narrative carries the game to incredible heights. For those looking for an emotional, grief-ridden title, look …"

"Fantastic writing, top-notch voice acting, gorgeous graphics and innovative platforming make small pacing issues a nitpick."

"A simple platformer bolstered by a beautifully delicate meditation on family, love, remembrance and loss told through the prism of young girl, Lost Words: Beyond The Page might not have much to offer the genre at large, but it resolutely …"

"I&s;ll admit that this is a title that got off to a bit of a rocky start for me, with me essentially wondering what to do at first..."

"Lost Words: Beyond The Page features fantastic writing that tackles complex topics about the human condition, but the gameplay doesn&s;t hold the same allure"

"Perhaps I was just extra-emotional while playing, but few games have had the impact on me that Lost Words: Beyond The Page has."

"Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a gorgeous, moving tale of two young girls facing an increasingly frightening world and eventually finding beauty where those less innocent might not, and that&s;s the kind of writing that transcends mediums."

"undefined.Lost Words: Beyond the Page is an emotional story with an enjoyable wrapper of art, music, and gameplay that lasts about three or four hours. Turn back if you want an immense challenge or brain-wrinkling puzzles, but if you&s;re looking …"

"Lost Words: Beyond The Page will offer you 2-3 afternoons full of nostalgia."

"Sweet and leisurely delivered, Lost Words: Beyond the Page sneaks up on the player to deliver a powerful emotional punch. It&s;s strikingly stylish, it&s;s heartfelt, and it has a lot to say about the grief that accompanies losing a loved …"

"Lost Words is a touching tale with exceptionally grounded writing, but be ready to go through a middling execution in order to get the best out of it."

"With its fine exploration of themes that are rarely touched upon in similar games at this level, Lost Words is nothing short of a masterpiece in storytelling and narrative development that everyone should add to their Nintendo Switch."

"Lost Words: Beyond the Page is an interesting tale between a little girl’s experience with life and death and the fantasy world to which she escapes. The game’s mechanics are unique but suffer some bug issues along the way. Even …"

"Lost Words: Beyond the Page is deeply emotional and subjective. It tells a universal story in a simple yet powerful way, making it an intimate and memorable experience."

"Lost Words is a heartfelt adventure that’s more interactive storybook than standard game."

"Light and shadow are close together in Lost Words: it tells a touching and tangible story of a young girl&s;s life and embeds it in a gorgeous diary style - but then gets lost in a superfluous and boring sub-story …"

"A rare Stadia exclusive presents a simple, touching story, matched by mechanics that are a touch too slight."