The Lost Bear

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. IGN Italia
    Oct 9, 2017
    70
    Do not expect hours and hours of gaming or a huge virtual immersion, but The Lost Bear is a very enjoyable puzzle-platform and VR is the classic icing on the cake.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 22, 2017
    70
    The Lost Bear isn’t necessarily what you’d call a killer app for PlayStation VR. It doesn’t have that same immediate impact games like Batman VR, Farpoint, or Arizona Sunshine demonstrate so well. Over time, however, that brand of first person virtual reality has become more and more familiar and I find myself looking for games that attempt to use the technology in new ways, which is what you get from The Lost Bear.
  3. Push Square
    Sep 1, 2017
    70
    A short runtime paired with a comparatively steep price shouldn’t be enough to keep you away from The Lost Bear. The title’s simple gameplay may not challenge you, but the overwhelming charm of the title should win you over. Between the calming soundtrack, beautiful art direction, and delightfully impressive environmental depth afforded by the platform, The Lost Bear is a cute and worthwhile addition to your VR library.

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. pacific1
    Feb 4, 2019
    6
    This game has some decent reviews and maybe it is decent but I couldn't bring myself to finish it because I kept feeling like there wasThis game has some decent reviews and maybe it is decent but I couldn't bring myself to finish it because I kept feeling like there was something better I could be playing which is never a good sign. It's competent for what it is and it's probably for somebody but not for me. It is a far cry from being as interesting as Limbo or Inside even with the VR aspect. I would buy those games again if they were made in VR if the developers happen to read this...… Full Review »
  2. timquo
    Jul 31, 2018
    2
    I wonder if this game was ever play-tested. Every loading screen I've had (and I've had a lot of them, due to the game's "puzzle" design) myI wonder if this game was ever play-tested. Every loading screen I've had (and I've had a lot of them, due to the game's "puzzle" design) my whole angle of view were rotating anti-clockwise by 2-4 degrees. I've ended my play through having to turn my head by 90 degrees and controller being all over the place. And since whole PS UI worked as intended, this problem sure is an in-game bug.

    Puzzles were so secondary and light-weight, it makes me wonder how it's even possible to screw them so badly. From idea to animations, to mechanics, to puzzles, to UI — this game feels so sloppy, it makes me wonder if it was just a result of a one-week hackatone, which no-one ever bothered to polish. Good thing it is short.    … Full Review »
  3. Vanderblade
    Jun 4, 2018
    8
    If Limbo or Inside were in VR, they would look a lot like Lost Bear. It's a cute, quaint 2D platformer that makes an excellent, clever use ofIf Limbo or Inside were in VR, they would look a lot like Lost Bear. It's a cute, quaint 2D platformer that makes an excellent, clever use of the depth of field offered by VR. While on the short side, it's worth the trip.… Full Review »
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