Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

Noraaaa

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a strong narrative-driven game that knows exactly what it wants to be. It focuses on character, atmosphere, and tone rather than action, and it executes that vision well. The writing feels grounded and believable. Conversations sound natural, and the relationships between the characters develop in a way that makes sense. The story takes its time, but it rarely feels wasted — the slower pacing gives scenes room to breathe. Visually, the game is polished and cohesive. The environments are detailed without being distracting, and the soundtrack fits the mood without overpowering it. The overall atmosphere is consistent from start to finish. Gameplay is mostly exploration and dialogue choices. If you’re looking for fast-paced mechanics, this isn’t that kind of game. But if you enjoy narrative-focused experiences, it delivers. Pros: Solid writing and character work Strong atmosphere Consistent tone Cons: Slow pacing Limited gameplay depth Overall, it’s a well-made story experience that respects the player’s time and attention. If you like narrative games, this is worth playing.

Such a beautiful game visually and story wise, the acting and writing is so breath taking 10/10 didn't get the attention it needed

amazing

A touching, beautiful adventure. Don't Nod really has it all figured out when it comes to this type of game. Something about the way everything was presented made the whole experience resonate with me so deeply. I really hope there's a continuation of the story someday.

Wow, spent an hour filming birds and listening to a slowed down to 0.5x speed main character dialogues. This ♥♥♥♥ so booooring bruh

Sesbian Lex

Kind of boring. Slow. Meandering. There is almost zero emotional connection felt with any of the characters. It was painfully slow to play through. I found my mind wandering and drifting off as the story played out at a snails pace. That in and of itself is not necessarily a bad thing, I've enjoyed other games with slow pacing, but it has to be interesting. Something needs to hook the audience and this failed on every level to keep me invested or intrigued. The characters are cliche, the dialogue is not natural, there was nothing I left for them or their friendship. The friendship felt fake, forced and I didn't feel the bond you were suppose to see and experience over time during this summer. It would have been infinitely more interesting and less soap opera drama, had the core premise been to investigate the abyss, learn its secrets, find clues and puzzles as to what it was, what it wanted, where it came from. The bond could have been formed through that shared intrigue. I've played other Don't Nod games and have enjoyed them, but I cannot for the life of me recommend this one. I wasn't curious to see where it was going, I found myself impatient for it to end. There are narrative branching paths that should add replay value so you can experience various choice outcomes, but I would never want to replay this to experience any of that. It was painful to play through the first time. This one was just not for me and I cannot recommend it.