Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Aug 23, 2023
    100
    Lost in Play is an aptly titled point-and-click game that's wrapped nicely with gorgeous animations and a lovely story. The puzzles have just the right amount of difficulty without any dialogue, and the game is well-paced at just under 4 hours. It perfectly captures the beauty and wonder of imagination, and reminds us all that when you've got a childlike heart, anything is possible.
  2. Aug 10, 2022
    100
    Lost in Play is an outstanding puzzle adventure game that can be played by everyone. The art design is fantastic, the puzzles are varied while offering a bit of a challenge, and it is just a wholesome story of two kids using their imaginations to create a world to have an adventure in. I would recommend this to anyone who wants something light hearted, whether you're playing alone or with family.
  3. Jan 3, 2023
    90
    There are some fairly fetch quests involved, but also a range of interesting mini-games and environmental puzzles – everything meshes up incredibly well. Add in the beautiful hand drawn visuals and animation and you have a title that is an almost essential experience for all ages.
  4. Aug 28, 2022
    90
    Over its five-or-so hours, Lost in Play barely puts a foot wrong, delivering cerebral gaming and effervescent entertainment. In doing so, it makes many of the genre’s design challenges look easy. Here’s hoping it inspires and influences future graphic adventures – or at least gets a sequel.
  5. Aug 14, 2022
    90
    Lost in Play is a charming and amazing point-and-click puzzler that will make you feel like a kid again.
  6. Jun 2, 2023
    85
    Lost in Play is a journey through children's imagination, filled with thoughtfully crafted puzzles and diverse characters that will capture your heart.
  7. 85
    While there were issues with puzzle design and difficulty, they were short lived as the game moves at a rather breezy pace, totalling around 5 hours, separated with each map taking roughly 30 minutes. The game would play well with all ages (though having a parent around would be most helpful for those trickier puzzles) but its presentation is what will keep families playing. It grabs and keeps your attention the entire time, making this game a joy to finish. It may lack a depth in its mechanics but makes up for its seamless animation and catchy musical score. It’s a fantastic freshman offering from indie dev Happy Juice Games and promises a bright future of things to come.
  8. Sep 18, 2022
    80
    A short, fun and bizarre journey into the imagination with two great protagonists.
  9. Aug 30, 2022
    80
    Lost in Play is a good adventure with a great style and whimsical, sometimes dreamlike and always humorous tone. It is quite short and not so challenging, but it's surely an experience to be remembered.
  10. Aug 15, 2022
    70
    An interactive cartoon complete with cute characters and creative puzzles that is entertaining despite lacking depth and moderate difficulty.
  11. Aug 11, 2022
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  12. Aug 10, 2022
    70
    A short, sweet romp through a world of dreams, Lost in Play is a joyful celebration of imagination and play. Its gorgeously familiar cartoonish visuals and focus on endearingly absurd scenarios win over the frostiest of hearts. While some of its trickier puzzles may leave younger gamers stumped and even frustrate their parents, it’s impossible not to grin at the wacky antics Lost in Play loves to throw at you. Recommended as a little cosy treat for the young at heart.
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. Sep 20, 2022
    0
    Can't change keyboard binds. this is unacceptable in this time and age. There is no excuse for the lack of complete key rebinding otpion.
  2. Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Excellent game. The animations are AWESOME. You really think you're watching a cartoon. Story is cute and funny.
    Game, overall, is really
    Excellent game. The animations are AWESOME. You really think you're watching a cartoon. Story is cute and funny.
    Game, overall, is really great. You'll definitely have fun playing it. And anyone can play it (my 6ys old daughter loved it also).
    Hope they'll make another game like this one. Good job Happy Juice
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  3. Aug 12, 2022
    10
    "Lost in Play is one of my gaming highlights of 2022. It’s a beautiful, charming, and cleverly designed point and click puzzle adventure game"Lost in Play is one of my gaming highlights of 2022. It’s a beautiful, charming, and cleverly designed point and click puzzle adventure game with puzzles that rarely verge on the side of frustrating. This is going to be an experience I’ll remember for years to come, and I really hope it gets recognised as one of the best indie releases of the year. It deserves it.

    The only issue with Lost in Play is that the developers are going to have a hard time topping it with their next release!"

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2022/08/10/lost-in-play/
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