A Normal Lost Phone

 Switch
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Nintendo Insider
    Apr 8, 2018
    70
    I can’t understate how important it is that this game exists and the awareness that it will raise.
  2. GameCritics
    Mar 5, 2018
    70
    As a straight cis man, I acknowledge that I’m not the authoritative voice on any of this. However, while I’m mixed on how well A Normal Lost Phone conveys its intended message, the game’s design is too interesting to dismiss, and it’s so short and cheap that anyone who’s curious can (and should) come to their own conclusions.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Mar 1, 2018
    70
    A Normal Lost Phone does a lot of things right: unlocking story bits is interesting, the phone premise pays off, and the atmosphere sells Sam’s character. Seeing such delicate subject matter in a game is nice, but the end game felt a bit preachy without offering anything too helpful. I would definitely play another phone-snooping game with more surprises in the story as I wasn’t blown away by any revelations here.
  5. COGconnected
    Mar 2, 2018
    66
    While the game itself is easily completed within two hours, the ending feels satisfying and leaves you a bit warm and fuzzy inside.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. emu0
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    Simple and short game, but with a very interesting and creative narrative, emotional story and educational background. I've recommended thisSimple and short game, but with a very interesting and creative narrative, emotional story and educational background. I've recommended this game to many friends and it completely worth to play.… Full Review »
  2. Calibur-X
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Wonderful and amazing game, it makes so much good in this society teaching you about tolerance, the devs have all my respect
  3. OhDonPiano
    Apr 18, 2018
    9
    It's a good thing to know that this game is a game you play one shot (from 2 to 4 hours depending on your spy skills). Not too hard, it isIt's a good thing to know that this game is a game you play one shot (from 2 to 4 hours depending on your spy skills). Not too hard, it is quite like an interactive novel. But once you've finished it, you won't learn anything else by playing again.
    It is quite immersive, you hold your gamepad like if it was a phone, and go finding some clues by reading texts or things like that.

    I really appreciated that game. Not only because of the gameplay, but also because of the story.
    That's a really cheap and nice experience.    … Full Review »
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