Lost Ember

 PlayStation 4
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

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  1. aljas
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    This beautiful exploration game by the small Hamburg based independent Mooneye Studios is all about atmosphere, feel, tone! Finely tuned visuals, story and music take you on an exciting and at the same time relaxing journey. It‘s background story about a forgotten ancient culture feels profound and touching.

    I played this some hours by now and look forward to explore the rest of the world    This beautiful exploration game by the small Hamburg based independent Mooneye Studios is all about atmosphere, feel, tone! Finely tuned visuals, story and music take you on an exciting and at the same time relaxing journey. It‘s background story about a forgotten ancient culture feels profound and touching.

    I played this some hours by now and look forward to explore the rest of the world and it’s secrets!    … Expand
  2. Misstress_V
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    The game has an incredible look. The animals are so sweet and I like to roll down the hill like a wombat
  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 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,    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 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.
    -    … Expand
  4. 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 de desvendar. Foi emocionante cada cenário e cada novo capítulo. Entra pra lista de games marcados como siendo uma obra de arte.
  5. 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 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    First: 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.    … Expand
  6. therealdeal90
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. This made me cry, beautiful game of the stature of Journey and Abzu absolute 10
  7. iMaxPlanck
    Sep 27, 2021
    8
    Beautiful graphics, score and story far outweigh the gameplay glitchiness. Definitely worth picking up on a sale!
  8. Shado
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    First time I cried when playing a game. Lost Ember is beautiful, clever, and extremely emotional. It's incredible what this small team managed to create. Right now, there are some technical issues but that's not what I'm playing games for. I am looking for unique experiences and Lost Ember is as unique as it can get.
  9. MaxCaulfield
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    You loved Journey? Firewatch? Life is Strange? Then yes, you'll Lost Ember. The atmosphere is simply magical. The soundtrack is gorgeous. The only thing it left me wanting was more Lost Ember and more hankies maybe :D because that story... Oh my! Please go and experience this gem for yourself. Hope you'll love it just as much!
  10. Oshiri_Maeda
    Aug 7, 2021
    5
    It ain't another Journey, no. Looks cool, but gets boring within an hour. Very quiet too, not much music.

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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. The Digital Fix
    Feb 20, 2020
    70
    Lost Ember is a visually stunning game with a breathtaking world to explore. These features, as well as its beautiful soundtrack and engrossing narrative, make it a must-play indie - but its constant performance issues really hold it back. It is worth fighting through them, but be aware that your immersion will consistently be broken.
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  2. Cubed3
    Feb 3, 2020
    70
    Great graphics, a compelling experience, and overall heart, paint the general picture of this adventure game. While some aspects of the story go unexplored and the animal-shifting aspect largely goes under-utilized, these are not enough to distract from a positive experience. Gamers need to know going in that Lost Ember is a very casual-friendly experience, but one that is still well done. The only thing holding it back is a lack of truly diving into the mechanics presented, or truly investigating the story themes brought forth.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Jan 15, 2020
    42
    Lost Ember has a neat idea behind it, and I feel like it could have been done fairly well with a few tweaks. Absent those tweaks, however, there’s really not a lot to recommend here.
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