Lost Ember

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Dec 5, 2019
    95
    If you haven’t guessed already, I absolutely love Lost Ember.
  2. God is a Geek
    Dec 16, 2019
    90
    An incredibly relaxing experience, with a great story to tell. Exploring the breathtaking environments as adorable animals is consistantly satisfying. The voice acting does detract from some moments, but Lost Ember's charm and beauty is undeniable.
  3. COGconnected
    Dec 9, 2019
    84
    Lost Ember is defined by its exuberant art style, musical score, and narrative. It tells a simple yet coherent story and gives you just enough at each memory to make you want to press onwards and learn what happens next. While it could use a few small design tweaks like a simple map, the overall experience was a steady climb into an emotional drop that firmly squeezes your heart. The technical issues this game suffers from can easily be overlooked due to the serene nature of exploring the wilds and the incredible feeling of jumping from animal to animal in search of the truth.
  5. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2020
    80
    A complete, very well put together experience in which story, visuals and music blend into something exceptional. [01/2020, p.55]
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  6. Screen Rant
    Dec 9, 2019
    80
    Although Lost Ember isn't perfect, Mooneye Studios has created a thing of beauty that allows players to see the world from a new perspective. And that alone makes it worth playing.
  7. Shacknews
    Dec 8, 2019
    80
    Lost Ember is a great adventure through a world reclaimed by nature following the days of man. Only taking a few hours to get through, it manages to tell a meaningful and necessary story without ever overstaying its welcome. The visually pleasing art style coupled with some neat gameplay mechanics are enough to overcome some gameplay hiccups. Lost Ember is an experience that will stick with well past the credit roll.
  8. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 28, 2019
    80
    Lost Ember is an evocative and poetic adventure, the journey of two souls; among other things, supported by a good gameplay.
  9. Jeuxvideo.com
    Dec 6, 2019
    75
    Based on an impeccable art direction, Lost Ember provides a very enjoyable and quite emotional experience but suffers from some technical issues that prevent it from being a must have.
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  1. Polygon
    Nov 28, 2019
    Lost Ember stutters and lurches along thanks to its technical limitations, and takes way too long to get flowing properly. Too many glitches, too few truly memorable moments, and an overabundance of wombats prevent the game from becoming a truly majestic beast.

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 5 out of 26
  1. Drakengerd
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    First: the graphics style, the music and the narrative are breathtaking. Together, they create an atmosphere that I never experienced in aFirst: the graphics style, the music and the narrative are breathtaking. Together, they create an atmosphere that I never experienced in a game before. I was tearing up several times because of the joy seeing this beautiful world and sometime because I felt with the main characters in the game.

    This game is different: there is no fighting, there is no time limit, there is are no super skills needed to finish it. It invites you to explore, to enjoy the fantastic music and to let it all sink in. I've spent more than 10 hours into it, and although I was done with the main story a few hours ago, I'm still coming back, trying to find just everything. This is an experience you shouldn't miss! Btw: I never experienced any crash or freeze while playing on my PS4.    … Full Review »
  2. DavidXDante
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    O game é simplesmente fantástico, trilha sonora, gráficos, ambientação. Os desenvolvedores colocaram a alma em uma história que dá gosto deO game é simplesmente fantástico, trilha sonora, gráficos, ambientação. Os desenvolvedores colocaram a alma em uma história que dá gosto de desvendar. Foi emocionante cada cenário e cada novo capítulo. Entra pra lista de games marcados como siendo uma obra de arte.… Full Review »
  3. TripBug
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    As soon as I saw the release trailer for Lost Ember this morning I knew I had to try it out, and now that I’ve played it I knew I had toAs soon as I saw the release trailer for Lost Ember this morning I knew I had to try it out, and now that I’ve played it I knew I had to create an account to post a review, so everyone knows how great this game is.
    - For reals, it’s gorgeous. I can’t speak for other versions but the PS4 edition does have some minor graphical issues/rough spots (slow processing when playing as the bison, clipping through walls at points, etc.) but on the whole the design, animations, color, textures, and overall feel of this game are outstanding.
    -The sound design and music are incredible. Unequivocally beautiful. I watched the trailer 7 times because of the music, and what’s in the game itself is great as well.
    -While the story does leave a tad bit to be desired (no spoilers here), it is well told and the voice acting does exactly what it needs to do to bring everything together.
    -In summary, buy this game. It’s worth it.
    -    … Full Review »
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