Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-06-28
- Enjoyable mech gameplay
- Excellent graphics for era
- Impressive enemy design variety
- Weak story and characters
- Frustrating final boss
- Clunky controls
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 77%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 23%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 71%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 29%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 529
- Negative points
- 490
- Gameplay points
- 325
- Perf. points
- 46
- Rec. points
- 120
- Misc points
- 1
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Enjoyable mech gameplay
| The Vital Suit mechs are a highlight, described as varied, fun to pilot, and slow but powerful. Players enjoy switching between on-foot combat and mech control, noting good feel and customization options. | 54% |
Excellent graphics for its era
| Multiple players note the graphics are impressive for the game's age, with beautiful settings, explosions, and snow effects still holding up well today. The visuals and aesthetics remain a strong point even by modern standards. | 44% |
Impressive enemy design and variety
| The alien Akrid and other enemies are noted for their high-quality design and intimidation factor. There is good variety in enemy types, from flying creatures to large bosses. | 25% |
Challenging and engaging boss fights
| Boss battles are repeatedly praised as challenging yet fair, with well-crafted designs and epic scale. They are considered a standout feature of the game. | 24% |
Satisfying weapon variety and feedback
| Players appreciate the wide array of weapons, all of which are viable and have satisfying feedback. Visual effects and impact contribute to the enjoyment of combat. | 22% |
Engaging story and cutscenes
| The story, while sometimes described as orthodox, is considered exciting and well-told through excellent cinematography in cutscenes. The sci-fi world is intriguing. | 21% |
Fun campaign mode
| The single-player campaign is described as still great and very fun, offering a tight, enjoyable experience that doesn't overstay its welcome. It's considered worth playing through. | 17% |
Great Steam Deck performance
| Players report the game runs flawlessly on Steam Deck, achieving a consistent 60 fps with very low power consumption. This makes it an excellent portable gaming choice. | 13% |
Excellent sound and voice acting
| Sound effects, music, and voice acting are highly praised, adding to the immersion and atmosphere of the game. These elements have aged well. | 12% |
Fun grappling hook mechanic
| The anchor grapple hook is highlighted as having cool functions, adding mobility and fun to both on-foot and mech gameplay. It's a straightforward but satisfying tool. | 11% |
Great controller support and performance
| The game plays perfectly on PC with a controller, offering smooth performance and responsive controls. This enhances the gameplay experience on modern systems. | 7% |
Customizable vehicle armaments
| Players enjoy the ability to remove weapons from vehicles and experiment with different configurations. This adds depth and replayability to the mech combat. | 7% |
Atmospheric winter setting
| The winter environment is praised for its atmosphere and aesthetic appeal, contributing to the game's immersive world. Snow effects in particular are noted as impressive. | 7% |
Polished design
| The overall design of the game is described as polished, with good visuals, controls, and gameplay. It feels well-crafted despite its age. | 6% |