Lost in Play
Genres: Puzzle, Mystery, Point & Click, Story Rich, Adventure
Play modes: singleplayer
Release Date: 10-8-2022
Developer: Happy Juice Games
Our verdict
9/10
- Difficulty: Easy
- Players: 1
- Playtime: 4–6 h
Lost in Play is a hand-animated point-and-click adventure from Happy Juice Games. Siblings Toto and Gal play make-believe, and their games turn into a journey through goblin villages, a horned beast's forest and other dreamlike places as they try to get home. There is no readable dialogue; everything is told through pictures and gibberish voices. It suits families, couples and anyone after a gentle, funny puzzle game.
Players rate it Overwhelmingly Positive, with about 97 percent of more than 2,000 reviews in favour. Reviewers compare it to Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Machinarium, and keep coming back to the animation, the jokes and the variety of minigames, from card games with goblins to a crab-clicking contest. Puzzles are described as fair and mostly easy, with a built-in hint system that nudges without spoiling. Several played it with their children.
The caveats are small. Most finish in four to six hours, and a few say to wait for a sale. A couple of reviewers called out specific puzzles, such as the snake lock and prison lock, as unclear, and some wished for real voice acting. Highly recommended, especially for playing with kids.
Pros
- Cartoon-quality animation that reviewers liken to Gravity Falls
- Over 30 varied puzzles and minigames, like card games with goblins
- Wordless storytelling and hints make it easy to play with kids
Cons
- Four to six hours long; some suggest waiting for a sale
- A few puzzles, like the snake lock, have unclear rules
- Puzzles may feel simple to experienced adventure players
About
Help a brother and sister on an uplifting epic adventure to find their way home. Solving puzzles, escaping a horned beast and meeting quirky goblins are just part of the journey!
Lost in Play is a journey through childhood imagination with thoughtfully crafted puzzles and colorful characters. Play as a brother and sister duo on an adventure to find their way back home. Between reality and fantasy, the siblings explore the enchanted forest of a horned beast, start a rebellion in a goblin village, and help a team of frogs free a sword from a stone.
PUZZLES & MYSTERY
The bizarre and dreamlike world of Lost in Play is filled with mystery, unique puzzles, and mini-games. Challenge a pirate seagull to a game of clicking crabs, serve magical tea to a royal toad, and collect pieces to build a flying machine. Be a part of this modern point & click game that will reward your curiosity and leave you excited for the next piece of story.
IMAGINATION COMES TO LIFE
From what seems like a normal morning at home to a typical afternoon at the park, you'll soon find yourself on a whirlwind quest as you sneak into a goblin castle, explore ancient ruins, and soar atop a giant stork. Lost in Play takes you on a nostalgic roller-coaster!
AN INTERACTIVE CARTOON
With a hand-crafted style similar to animated shows from childhood, Lost in Play is a story meant for all. Whether you’re seeking wholesome delight or just a good time, the family can enjoy this story together.
GAME FEATURES:
- A mysterious animated puzzle adventure.
- Filled with magical and magnificent creatures.
- Created with families in mind. Have your children watch you play!
- No dialogue. Everything is communicated visually in a universal way.
- Inspired by nostalgic TV shows such as Gravity Falls, Hilda, and Over the Garden Wall.
- Play cards with goblins, build a dragon, and teach a sheep how to fly.
- Includes 30+ unique puzzles and mini-games.
- Catch a derpy chicken. Maybe.
ACCESSIBILITY
For detailed accessibility report please visit the family gaming database
Happy Juice Games previously worked on "The Office Quest" and is a studio that focuses on pushing the boundaries of animated adventure games. We hope you love our game as much as we loved making it.
