Lost Words: Beyond the Page

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Washington Post
    Apr 26, 2021
    70
    And while being a child, or especially inclined to children’s fiction, might be required to fully appreciate its wide-eyed story, its beautiful design and fine animation can be admired by all ages.
  2. Games.cz
    Apr 20, 2021
    70
    This is a truly emotional adventure game, narrated in a playful, original fashion. Its actual gameplay, however, isn’t as interesting as it could have been. Still, it’s beautiful, it’s well acted and the soundtrack is phenomenal.
  3. Meristation
    Apr 15, 2021
    70
    Beyond the Page is a an emotional fable that focuses on narrative that proposes uninspired platforms with simple puzzles, despite some original sections. Even so, its artistic design is charming and surprising.
  5. Impulsegamer
    Apr 2, 2021
    70
    Putting aside the uninteresting platforming, Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a lovely coming of age story, and a beautiful recreation of what its like to feel lost, and ultimately find yourself again.
  6. Noisy Pixel
    Mar 30, 2021
    70
    Lost Words: Beyond the Page feels less like a game and more like an interactive graphic novel. The narrative is engaging and fun to witness, but it can become dull as it suffers from a repetitive gameloop. There still something worth discovering here as the story beats and systems provide a decent experience overall, but this will likely only be magical for one playthrough.
  7. Het Nieuwsblad
    Apr 14, 2021
    60
    Loss, grief and processing. These themes are central to 'Lost words: beyond the page'. Heavy subjects that are beautifully put into words and images, in a way that is also accessible for children. Just don’t expect a great challenge.
  8. Adventure Gamers
    Apr 8, 2021
    60
    The lovely Lost Words has some interesting ideas and presents a well-written, authentic tale of a young girl’s grief, but uninspired platforming drags the experience down.

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. meatboxx
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    Lost words is a thought provoking platforming game about grief and the stages there of
    plot
    you play as a little girl writing her journal    Lost words is a thought provoking platforming game about grief and the stages there of
    plot
    you play as a little girl writing her journal her family and granny however one day her granny has a stroke and gets put in the hospital this makes the girl sad.

    Gameplay
    the gameplay is platforming based and comes in different flavours one where you platform around a journal where you have to figure out where to go and one where the girl is writing a story where you have to use words to interact with the environment.    … Full Review »
  2. Zoe14
    May 20, 2021
    10
    Such a wonderful game about loss and the stages of grief. This game has some of the most beautiful artwork I've ever seen and I love it toSuch a wonderful game about loss and the stages of grief. This game has some of the most beautiful artwork I've ever seen and I love it to bits. Definitely my new favourite game. 10/10… Full Review »
  3. barbone3
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Even if I encountered a single bug that forced me to restart a chapter the game was enjoyable from start to finish, the story is doom andEven if I encountered a single bug that forced me to restart a chapter the game was enjoyable from start to finish, the story is doom and gloom with a bit of hope in the end and I really enjoyed crying to it.… Full Review »
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