Lost Ember

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. TheGamer
    Dec 12, 2019
    70
    It's got some issues and bugs - both technical and actual bugs - but any game that lets you play as a wombat is at least worth a quick look. Lost Ember is an engrossing experience, and you'll be running, digging, swimming and flying to your next destination just to see how the story will turn out.
  2. Adventure Gamers
    Dec 9, 2019
    60
    Lost Ember’s animal body possession provides some fun moments but the lack of anything substantive to do with it makes for a beautiful but surprisingly empty experience.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Dec 6, 2019
    60
    Lost Ember is a thoughtful and relaxing game, dedicated to players more interested in exploring beautiful landscapes and enjoying a nice story.

Awards & Rankings

100
#100 Best PC Game of 2019

User Reviews

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 70
  3. Negative: 10 out of 70
  1. choba
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Lost Ember is a truly beautiful game with a story that even brought a tear to my eye at one point or another! Absolutely recommended!
  2. wkjjb
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    First off, you have to take your time with this game. There is nothing to be gained from this game by rushing. It isn't an action game, andFirst off, you have to take your time with this game. There is nothing to be gained from this game by rushing. It isn't an action game, and the puzzles are light but this game is more about the experience. It is an introspective game and relatively small, but in a way the amount of thinking it wants you to do based on the narrative could have you looking back at your time with Lost Ember time and time again as you face challenges in you day to day life.

    The music is great, the dialogue is mostly good and the performance has occasional stutters and frame drops, but generally the whole thing hits well, and is worth the short few hours of time you will spend with it.

    Lost Ember is a little on the pricey side in terms of game play, although the art and music quality justifies the price tag overall.

    TL:DR
    This game will not appeal to the hand on thrill ride gamer; but hits the right notes for those who are willing to take a little time to embark on a casual introspective journey of exploration.    … Full Review »
  3. Janhanken
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    The First time I cried from a video game. The story and beautiful design is a 10/10.
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