Lost in Random™

Let's start with the undeniable which is the game looks beautiful, the artists behind this had a wild time and a lot of creativity and it shows in how the world is designed. Is it open world or even linear with many branching paths? Not really, this seems very much a linear game and I am ok with that provided that the gameplay holds up (which it does!) As I played I felt a mashup of Kena: Bridge of Spirits style gameplay (albeit less fluid) and Alice Madness Returns, an older game with a really great art direction and fantastical influences as seen in Lost in Random. I'm finding the game utterly charming especially with the excellent voice acting. Sure some things could be better, I very quickly saw that the map was borderline useless but it is what it is. When I started the game I felt the controls were a little but clunky and in some ways they are but not enough for me to be turned off which is the case for some other games I played before. I like that the hitboxes are quite generous which makes it easier for someone with slower reflexes like me to play. It is worth noting that there are no difficulty options but the game is quite accessible and generous from what I have seen so far. This is a nice little albeit flawed game, I give it 7/10.

The storytelling is just absolutely breathtaking. It feels equally like a great movie, and a great game at the same time. Without relying on cinematics at all.

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[i]Dice. 7.5/10[/i]

I adore the art style and story - vaguely little nightmares esque/ cosy horror

The story is really enjoyable, and the art direction is amazing. You can clearly see how much work the artists put into the NPCs, environments, and characters. The music fits the atmosphere of the game perfectly, and the voice acting is also very well done. The gameplay is unique and has some really interesting ideas. My only complaint is the combat: it can become a bit repetitive, and there isn't much variety in the enemies you fight. Despite this minor issue, I definitely recommend Lost in Random. It's a charming and original game with a fantastic art style. Great game!

If I only had one day left to live, i'd spent it playing this game.