Lost in Play
What to Know
Average Score
Critics Consensus
- August 10, 2022
- Platformer, Adventure, Puzzle
- Nom: Best Puzzle/Strategy (2022)
Critics Consensus
# Reviews: 17
Lost in Play is a charming point-and-click puzzler that taps into the joy of childhood make-believe.
Rate and Review
Awards & Recognition
Critic Reviews for Lost in Play
Critic Reviews
Score Distribution
17
Reviews
Silver
40% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
Ranges
Lost in Play is a charming and amazing point-and-click puzzler that will make you feel like a kid again.
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.
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.
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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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 |
About Lost in Play
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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- Happy Juice Games
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- Joystick Ventures
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- Platformer, Adventure, Puzzle
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