Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Last updated: 2025-03-15
- Immersive atmosphere and nostalgic 90s setting.
- Visually stunning graphics and art direction.
- Well-developed, relatable characters enhance story.
- Camcorder mechanic enriches exploration.
- Slow, unengaging story pacing.
- Technical issues and inconsistent frame rates.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 1037
- Helpful reviews
- 77%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 22%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 90%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 10%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 2500
- Negative points
- 800
- Gameplay points
- 246
- Perf. points
- 115
- Rec. points
- 626
- Misc points
- 158
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Immersive, nostalgic, and cozy atmosphere | The game excels in creating a captivating and immersive atmosphere through its visuals, music, and detailed environments. It evokes nostalgia, particularly for the 90s, and draws comparisons to the Life is Strange series, while establishing its own unique identity. The game blends coziness with mystery and thriller elements, resulting in an emotionally resonant experience. | 97% |
| Stunning graphics and art direction | The game boasts stunning graphics, beautiful art direction, and a well-chosen soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience. The detailed environments encourage exploration, and the game's visuals are consistently impressive across different settings. The game's high level of detail and artistic design contribute significantly to its overall appeal. | 61% |
| Well-developed and relatable characters | The game features well-developed, relatable characters with distinct personalities, backstories, and realistic flaws. Their interactions feel natural and engaging, fostering a strong connection with the player. The writing is exceptional, capturing the essence of teenage life and creating emotional investment in their journeys. | 54% |
| Captures authentic 90s vibe | The game effectively captures the 90s vibe through its music, setting, and nostalgic references. The soundtrack is a highlight, featuring a mix of original and licensed tracks that perfectly complement the atmosphere. The detailed environments and authentic portrayal of teenage life in the 90s enhance the immersive experience and evoke strong feelings of nostalgia. | 31% |
| Spiritual successor to Life is Strange | The game is frequently compared to the Life is Strange series, with many reviewers considering it a spiritual successor that captures the essence of the original games. It evokes similar emotions and themes, while also introducing its own unique elements and improvements. The game is praised for surpassing recent Life is Strange titles in quality and impact. | 26% |
| Strong first part (Tape 1) | The first part of the game (Tape 1) is highly praised for its engaging story, well-developed characters, and impactful ending. It sets up the characters and relationships effectively, leaving the player eager to know more and develop theories about the protagonists' lives. The ending of Tape 1 is often described as surprising, shocking, and exciting. | 13% |
| Personally enjoyable and emotionally resonant | Many reviewers express strong personal enjoyment of the game, highlighting their emotional connection to the characters and story. They appreciate the game's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and transport them into its universe. Some reviewers even consider the game their favorite of the year or express a desire to replay it immediately. | 13% |
| Showcases Dontnod's storytelling expertise | The game showcases Dontnod's expertise in creating narrative-driven games with relatable characters and emotionally charged stories. The studio's attention to detail and stellar art direction are strongly showcased. The game delivers exactly what is expected from Dontnod, featuring a remarkable story and a high level of polish. | 10% |
| Relatable character: Swann | The character Swann is particularly relatable and well-developed, resonating with players who identify with her social awkwardness and introverted personality. The game includes details that enrich each character, making them feel real and complex. The reviewer appreciates the body diversity and unconventional portrayal of Swann, especially considering the 90s setting. | 7% |