Lost in Play

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Lost in Play is a charming point-and-click puzzler that taps into the joy of childhood make-believe.

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Lost in Play is a charming point-and-click puzzler that taps into the joy of childhood make-believe.

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Chris Hyde (God is a Geek)

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

August 13, 2022 |

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Some of its puzzles could be more kid-friendly, but Lost In Play is a charming point and click puzzler that really taps into the joy of childhood make-believe.

August 10, 2022 |

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Katharine Castle (Rock, Paper, Shotgun)

8/10

Joey Rambles (Cultured Vultures)

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.

August 10, 2022 |

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Chris Hyde (God is a Geek)

9/10 - (Read Review)

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

Katharine Castle (Rock, Paper, Shotgun)

Recommended - (Read Review)

Some of its puzzles could be more kid-friendly, but Lost In Play is a charming point and click puzzler that really taps into the joy of childhood make-believe.

Joey Rambles (Cultured Vultures)

8/10 - (Read Review)

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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Read the Reviews (17 total)

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33bits	Jose Antonio Calvo Ceniceros	90 / 100	08-10-2022	It’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 but that knows how to challenge the player, while maintaining an adequate pace of progress and narrative flow, with the addition of a help system so that everyone can enjoy in their own way and at their own pace an adventure that is clearly for all audiences.	Read review
Bazimag	Seyed Ali Rooholamini	7.5 / 10	08-10-2022	Lost in Play is an all-ages video game in the purest sense as it’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 of the most beautiful visual styles in years coupled with some innovative puzzles and a perfect score which put together makes Lost in Play an absolute must play for everyone.	Read review
Checkpoint Gaming	David McNamara	7 / 10	08-10-2022	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 its trickier puzzles may leave younger gamers stumped and even frustrate their parents, it’s impossible not to grin at the wacky antics Lost in Play loves to throw at you. Recommended as a little cosy treat for the young at heart.	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Joey Rambles	8 / 10	08-10-2022	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.	Read review
Everyeye.it	Gabriele Laurino	7.8 / 10	08-10-2022	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.	Read review
Explosion Network	Dylan Blight	7 / 10	08-10-2022	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.	Read review
GameGrin	Spooky One	9 / 10	08-23-2022	Never boring, always charming; Lost in Play is an incredible entry to the point-and-click genre, reviving my love for it. Any fan of it definitely should pick it up!	Read review
GBAtemp	Prans Dunn	8.8 / 10	08-05-2022	Lost in Play is easily the indie darling of Summer 2022.	Read review
God is a Geek	Chris Hyde	9 / 10	08-13-2022	Lost in Play is a charming and amazing point-and-click puzzler that will make you feel like a kid again.	Read review
Nintendo Life	Roland Ingram	9 / 10	08-28-2022	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 – or at least gets a sequel.	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Alex Orona	8.5 / 10	09-07-2022	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 a fantastic freshman offering from indie dev Happy Juice Games and promises a bright future of things to come.	Read review
NoobFeed	Yagmur Sevinc	90 / 100	08-19-2022	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 graphics make it look straight out of a children’s program. The sound design is clever and helps to propagate the illusion of childhood. Every single element that makes up this game serves to create an atmosphere that feels unapologetically magical.	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	Katharine Castle	Recommended	08-10-2022	Some of its puzzles could be more kid-friendly, but Lost In Play is a charming point and click puzzler that really taps into the joy of childhood make-believe.	Read review
SomHráč.sk	Vladimír Rusnák	70 / 100	08-26-2022	Lost in Play is a simple adventure game that offers a pleasant story, likeable heroes and an interesting villain, however it doesn’t use its potential to the fullest and it feels like the creators of the game just didn’t have enough time to do everything they wanted.	Read review
The Escapist	Will Cruz	Recommended	08-19-2022	Video Review	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Aran Suddi	10 / 10	08-10-2022	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 kids using their imaginations to create a world to have an adventure in. I would recommend this to anyone who wants something light hearted, whether you’re playing alone or with family.	Read review
WayTooManyGames	Heidi Hawes	9.5 / 10	08-10-2022	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 various characters and locations are fantastically weird, in the best possible sense. If you’re a fan of point-and-click adventures, or even just a big kid looking to recapture the feeling of their youth, then you can’t pass up Lost in Play.	Read review

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About Lost in Play

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Go on a feel-good adventure with a brother and sister as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, Toto and Gal must stick together and solve puzzles to journey back home. This whimsical puzzle adventure game will make you feel like you’re playing a cartoon!

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