Lost Words: Beyond the Page

 Xbox One
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. TheXboxHub
    Mar 30, 2021
    90
    If you’re looking for a game that will entertain the whole family, innovating and informing as you go, then you can’t go wrong with Lost Words: Beyond the Page on Xbox. It’s a great experience with a fantastic concept, some beautifully heartfelt writing, and wonderful gameplay.
  2. Generación Xbox
    Apr 11, 2021
    87
    I felt very identified with Izzie. There are situations that the game manages to express perfectly.
  3. XboxAddict
    Apr 20, 2021
    80
    The story of Lost Words manages to be both sad and beautiful at the same time. Having been written in part by Rhianna Pratchett (daughter of Sir Terry Pratchett), the game excels at taking you through the grieving process in a safe and comfortable way that may help prepare some for when they inevitably have to experience it for themselves. I highly recommend taking the time to check out this moving game, but please bring your tissues.
  5. Xbox Tavern
    Apr 6, 2021
    78
    Lost Words: Beyond the Page to me is a heavily story-based game that uses platforming as a means to tell it. If you’re after something with deep gameplay to get into, this may not be the right title for you. If the story alone is something that piques your interest then it’s definitely worth a shot as it is an enjoyable tale.
  6. Vandal
    Mar 31, 2021
    74
    This is a beautiful platforming adventure that, after a slow start, becomes interesting and enjoyable. Simple, but fun.
  7. MondoXbox
    Apr 11, 2021
    73
    Lost Words: Beyond the Page tells an highly emotional story, with good storytelling, sound and dialogues, but counter-balances it with a repetitive and too simplistic gameplay.

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jun 4, 2021
    8
    Lost Words: Beyond The Page is really quite magical. I truly enjoyed this game which is a a plat-former with a solid story. It is sad as wellLost Words: Beyond The Page is really quite magical. I truly enjoyed this game which is a a plat-former with a solid story. It is sad as well as cleverly funny. You are a young girl, who writes in her journal and you accompany her in her wish to become a writer. Her first attempt shall be a fantasy story and we give her a name and her main property intelligence or whatever talent you wish to choose for the trait. Then grandmother suffers a stroke and the story changes dramatically. Now comes the challenge which will be your task in tLost Words: Beyond The Page. You’ll need to catch all the fireflies who have been taken by a mystical dragon. In the diary parts you’ll follow our character’s real life, in the chapter areas you’ll continue the hunt for the dragon and the fireflies. The platforming isn’t too difficult and puzzles are not present but you’ll have to remain careful not to miss fireflies along the way. The scenery is beautifully drawn, and at times I found myself looking at the awe of the scenery. Hint, don't miss the red gems, and head over to the Xbox digital games store if you’re a fan of platforming adventures like myself. The competitive price of admission, gameplay, and presentation will ensure you don’t regret it.… Full Review »
  2. B-Bog
    Apr 9, 2022
    5
    A sweet little game with a touching narrative of a little girl writing in her journal, dealing with loss, that is probably also best enjoyedA sweet little game with a touching narrative of a little girl writing in her journal, dealing with loss, that is probably also best enjoyed by children in a similar situation. As a grown man, I found the journal bits to be much more creative and unique than the "proper" platforming sections that represent the fictional story the girl is writing. The latter are just really basic and boring if you have any experience with 2D platformers whatsoever (I literally fell asleep during one of them), and they are unfortunately muuuuch longer than the journal bits, which drags this whole game down.… Full Review »
  3. Bruninho1997
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Um jogo lindíssimo. Uma obra audiovisual, sem dúvidas.
    Não há desafios no jogo, é apenas curtir a história e as mecânicas criativas que há    Um jogo lindíssimo. Uma obra audiovisual, sem dúvidas.
    Não há desafios no jogo, é apenas curtir a história e as mecânicas criativas que há nele.    … Full Review »
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