Lost in Play Review (Spazzola)
A cute point and click adventure brimming with charm. Definitely worth your time.
Visuals: 5/5
Phenomenally drawn and oozing in style. An incredibly vibrant colour palette, crisp linework and truly bonkers imagination. It truly is like stepping into a fantasy.
The animation is smooth and character movement is filled with life.
The backgrounds of each scene have so much detail that you’ll find yourself stopping to just admire.
Sound: 4/5
The soundtrack is perky and suits each scene.
Sound design is great. Every sound is crisp and suits what is happening on screen.
The voice acting is great, especially when considering that they’re speaking a made-up language.
Gameplay: 5/5
Well-balanced puzzles. While mostly straight forward, some make you scratch your head. If truly stuck, the hint system has no downsides. It doesn’t just give you the answer like some systems, instead it points you in the right direction and lets you still feel accomplished when you complete the puzzle.
Definitely suited to both adults and children. I can especially see this being a game worth playing through if you’re a parent with your child.
The general exploration/inventory usage is a relief from most other point and click adventures. Everything has a clear cause and effect, so you’re never left wondering how one macguffin was supposed to interact with another.
Plot: 4/5
Two siblings and some others go on an adventure through the imagination. It’s a lot of fun and an incredible dosage of quirkiness.
If you’re just up for a fun ride, then you’ll be set.
It does have it’s ups and downs. This is an adventure, after all!
Control: 5/5
I used keyboard + mouse and had no issues.
Mouse-only usage can sometimes have you clicking on interactables when you meant to move, but no animation is too long to keep you feeling trapped.
No need to navigate sub-menus for interactions. Everything is either click or drag+drop.
Achievements: 4/5
Mostly connected to the story, along with some easter eggs.
A solid list, nothing strenuous. Missables can easily be collected through an episode menu.
Summary: 5/5
Lost in Play is worth full price.
In saying that, it’s been out long enough that you can frequently get it on special. I highly recommend doing so.
I clocked in at 3.8 hours. Given how much love and detail has gone into this title, those hours are packed to the brim with quality.