Paradise Lost

 PC
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Screen Rant
    Mar 24, 2021
    80
    For those looking for a very good storyline set in the gorgeous underbelly of a retro-futuristic bunker, it'll be hard to find a modern title that beats Paradise Lost. The closest comparison for both story and setting would be the Bioshock series. Despite not having weapons or intense moments of action, Paradise Lost manages to deliver a mind-bending story that won't soon be forgotten.
  2. Adventure Gamers
    Apr 22, 2021
    70
    Dripping with atmosphere, the sights and sounds of a lost end-of-the-world Nazi installation make up for a lack of interaction in Paradise Lost.
  3. Noisy Pixel
    Mar 24, 2021
    70
    Paradise Lost relies heavily on exploration and immersion as players make their way through some fantastically designed environments. Sadly, some issues with voice acting and brightness setting can take easily take you out of that experience. Still, I was intrigued to explore this war-torn world, even though some moments of the narrative can come off as overly ambitious.
  5. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2021
    65
    Paradise Lost offers an engaging story set in a fascinating world, and it’s hard not to notice and appreciate all the work that went into polishing the environments. Sadly, there’s very little actual gameplay here and while the first two hours made me feel like an explorer delving into the unknown, I only reached the end because I had to. [05/2021, p.39]
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  6. New Game Network
    Mar 30, 2021
    64
    While the bunker in Paradise Lost is interesting to explore at first, it is not packed with enough narrative content to match its ostentatious surrounds. This brief walking adventure quickly becomes frustrating as you wait for the mostly unsatisfying story to reveal itself.
  7. Vandal
    Apr 17, 2021
    60
    This is a traditional first person adventure with too many clichés, but very enjoyable thanks to its environmental narrative.
  8. Meristation
    Apr 4, 2021
    60
    Paradise Lost surprises with the strength of its settings, but loses when it comes to telling a story.
  9. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 27, 2021
    60
    Paradise Lost is difficult to evaluate within the classic canons of judgment. The absence of a real playful component and the presence of a truly problematic technical level compromise the innumerable possibilities.
  10. 4P.de
    Apr 10, 2021
    52
    It is easy on the eyes, but in this mysterious subterranean world there is only boring storytelling and sluggish button pushing.
  11. Edge Magazine
    Apr 22, 2021
    50
    There's no development to be found in the details of Paradise Lost's development to be found in the details of Paradise Lost's carefully crafted props - that's all saved for cutscenes and diary entries. [Issue#358, p.112]
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  12. GameOver.gr
    Apr 16, 2021
    50
    Paradise Lost should be described as a hardcore walking simulator, meaning that we can only walk (not run) and the most complex thing we can do is press buttons. This could potentially work if it had an engrossing story but alas the personal story of Szymon is predictable and devoid of creating an emotional connection. Be that as it may it should be pointed out that the gigantic bunker depicts some scenes of beauty.
  13. IGN
    Mar 24, 2021
    50
    Paradise Lost fails to take full advantage of its gripping premise and the haunting atmosphere of its setting, falling short of the standard set by other first-person narrative experiences released in recent years. It’s not as detail-rich as Gone Home, the radio-based relationship between its two leads never reaches the same level of intimacy as Firewatch, and its storytelling isn’t nearly as inventive or interactive as that of What Remains of Edith Finch. I admire the imagination that’s gone into realising the architecture of its underground facility, but I just wish the scarcity of story detail and character development within it hadn’t left me feeling colder than a concrete corridor.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Mar 24, 2021
    Paradise Lost is an interesting narrative adventure that captures the player's attention through familiar elements such as text and audio notes. However, his story is too reminiscent of others already seen if he has some baggage in the genre. The design of its scenarios and its artistic section stand out, its weakest point being the modeling and animations of human beings, although we rarely see them during the game. I would have appreciated some playable mechanics beyond exploration, but I can't blame Paradise Lost for this as, while it's not an outstanding game, it is engaging enough to keep you glued to the screen for 3 or 4 hours that lasts.

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 9 out of 31
  1. xijinping
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    The game is short but it's enough to appreciate a great story and mood. It looks amazing not only for an indie studio. Plus it's 10$ -The game is short but it's enough to appreciate a great story and mood. It looks amazing not only for an indie studio. Plus it's 10$ - definitely worth the money. Must play for ppl who appreciate intriguing story over cheap effects, explosions, and shooting waves of enemies.… Full Review »
  2. DatDarnSpaceCat
    Apr 1, 2021
    4
    This game is the worst Bioshock title yet.

    It's environmental storytelling and gameplay are utterly derivative of titles you'd wish you'd    This game is the worst Bioshock title yet.

    It's environmental storytelling and gameplay are utterly derivative of titles you'd wish you'd be playing instead as you are approaching the final chapter of the game. The game itself is nothing but a glorified linear walking simulator.

    The story however is something to behold.
    It feels as if the entire game was written by an elementary school student as a weekend assignment, a weekend assignment that the student got an A+ for and was really proud of his work. However the story itself is unimaginative, obvious and entirely linear, it does not take any advantage of the story's settings whatsoever and instead the writer opts out to create nonsensical plot twists that don't lead anywhere. The storytelling quite literally murdered any curiosity i had for the game's setting.

    It feels as if this game was made by exactly three people in total: a writer, a designer and a programmer. I can't shake the feeling that this was their very first venture into the video game industry. I do wish them well and i certainly do hope that there are more projects being worked on by the studio, however i also hope that this title will bring some much needed self-reflection to these developers.    … Full Review »
  3. crazyking321
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    loved it all the way through,

    Sure you walk slow, but the story and the love they put into it on how it looks it amazing, it has more    loved it all the way through,

    Sure you walk slow, but the story and the love they put into it on how it looks it amazing, it has more detail than any big budget AAA game i have played for the last year!, it really is a must play if you think you will like it.    … Full Review »
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