Lost in Random

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42

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  1. Danny79
    Oct 5, 2022
    10
    i just loved it, i really like the story + the gameplay, i want to have games more like this.
  2. ForgedForged
    Jul 6, 2022
    8
    Honestly, this game was a thrill to me. I initially only played it because it was free on GamePass but I was taken in by so much character and charm in the end.

    At a glance, it does look like the combat would be repetitive. I can assure you that only at the very, very end did it feel that way for me. Since you get ample upgrades and new cards, with new functions, upon progression. It    Honestly, this game was a thrill to me. I initially only played it because it was free on GamePass but I was taken in by so much character and charm in the end.

    At a glance, it does look like the combat would be repetitive. I can assure you that only at the very, very end did it feel that way for me. Since you get ample upgrades and new cards, with new functions, upon progression. It keeps things varied just enough for the most part. The card system is what I like best about the combat. The dice rolls and cards are pretty fun. Standard combat otherwise is pretty basic and arcade like. But it's okay for the most part. You actually don't fight a lot in the first half of the game anyway. Just a few major fights per town pretty much.

    The rest of the game is where this shines. The main character designs are unique and full of energy in their own way. Their personality is shown not just in how they speak but in also how they are drawn. It come along too with the landscape that is around you. It's honestly the best part of the game. Seeing the enchanting and often funny dialogue exchanges between player and other characters. New characters just pop up everywhere through the whole game so there is plenty and plenty of this to come across too.

    All in all I'd say 8/10. I hardly have criticisms of the game. It's visually stunning in it's own way and you are always enriched by how each new town has it's own unique quirks and townsfolk to match. Nice enough combat with an okay enough variety in all.

    The game took about 15 hours for me. I was talking to pretty much every NPC available too. Achievements are about a 3/10 in difficulty. Maybe a 4 if you include the fact that some of the collectables later on can be highly missable.    … Expand
  3. nicoliuzzo
    Sep 18, 2021
    8
    Story, voice acting, gameplay, level design, everything is top notch. At first the gameplay might trick you into thinking it's very slow paced, specially since there is no jump, but you get used to it in a second. Highly recommended.
  4. Nekrosis666
    Jan 1, 2022
    9
    This game right here, is absolutely special!! It may not be for some. But anyone who has played any games from the late 90s to early 2000s, this is throwback to those games. And wow! I love this game! It's easily one of my favorite games to come out in 2021.
  5. ExpertBuiltPro
    Apr 30, 2022
    9
    The Camera Movement of the Game has been realy weird at the beginning but with the right settings and a little time of playing it got better. The game itself has funny parts if you listen to the story and explicit the Story teller. The voices of some Characters are getting beneath the skin like the voice of the shadowman. Im not comoletly done with the game at this moment but played it toThe Camera Movement of the Game has been realy weird at the beginning but with the right settings and a little time of playing it got better. The game itself has funny parts if you listen to the story and explicit the Story teller. The voices of some Characters are getting beneath the skin like the voice of the shadowman. Im not comoletly done with the game at this moment but played it to city 4. And am absolutely in Love with it… Expand
  6. Simskater
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    This is the most fun I've had in a while, the artwork is amazing and the gameplay equal. Very creative and clever.
  7. CraigEchols
    Jul 4, 2023
    8
    While the aesthetic may be a turn off to most, Lost in Random boasts a simple, but enjoyable story with likeable characters and plenty of personality. The way the developers were able able to make so many nods to puns on numbers and numerical jargon is impressive. Combat is simple but kept interesting with the die system in having to acquire gems to roll to use a card to battle back. WhileWhile the aesthetic may be a turn off to most, Lost in Random boasts a simple, but enjoyable story with likeable characters and plenty of personality. The way the developers were able able to make so many nods to puns on numbers and numerical jargon is impressive. Combat is simple but kept interesting with the die system in having to acquire gems to roll to use a card to battle back. While clever, in longer battles (especially boss battles) this system can be cumbersome and make the of the battles feel that much longer. Puzzles can be hit and miss with some puzzles being quite clever with specific tasks requiring effort and others being simple fetch quests and the side content is much the same. Overall, I am enjoying story. The game plays like a Disney story wrapped in a Tim Burton art style with basic, but creative combat. The game isn't for everyone, but is a reminder that you don't need big budgets and overwhelming, cinematic display to make an enjoyable game.… Expand
  8. Jochetw
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    que juego mas bonito, la ambientación es increíble, me encanta. Es muy divertido jugar y la historia es muy bonita.
  9. dan-man
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Gorgeous graphics and style, lush music, fascinating and imaginative world, great voice acting and genuinely unique? This is top tier gaming at its best. More of this please, especially in a world of generic humdrum games.
  10. Lechee
    Sep 6, 2022
    8
    Es bueno, pero siento que pudo ser más.
    El juego maneja una ambientación muy buena pero me hubiera gustado que hubiera más variedad de NPC ya que se repite constantemente los mismos personajes. Su combate se maneja por un sistema de cartas y tiradas de dado en las cuales hace un tanto interesante su forma de pelear.
    Lo malo de las cartas es que son muy pocas de las cuales usaras siempre    Es bueno, pero siento que pudo ser más.
    El juego maneja una ambientación muy buena pero me hubiera gustado que hubiera más variedad de NPC ya que se repite constantemente los mismos personajes. Su combate se maneja por un sistema de cartas y tiradas de dado en las cuales hace un tanto interesante su forma de pelear.
    Lo malo de las cartas es que son muy pocas de las cuales usaras siempre las mismas porque dejan de ser útiles o simplemente no benefician al jugador.
    En cuanto a la historia, me dejo con un gusto un tanto interesante pero a la vez olvidable.    … Expand
  11. Asheric
    Oct 17, 2022
    8
    Etant un très grand fan ce ce style Burtonesque, j'ai trouvé dans ce jeu tout ce dont je pouvais rêver. Un univers original, fun et magnifique. Le combat est étonnement bien fait aussi, le mélange de deck building avec du combat est génial. La narration est excellente et les personnage très attachant. J'aurais aimé malgré tout une plus grande variété de cartes, qu'on obtient trop vite etEtant un très grand fan ce ce style Burtonesque, j'ai trouvé dans ce jeu tout ce dont je pouvais rêver. Un univers original, fun et magnifique. Le combat est étonnement bien fait aussi, le mélange de deck building avec du combat est génial. La narration est excellente et les personnage très attachant. J'aurais aimé malgré tout une plus grande variété de cartes, qu'on obtient trop vite et moins de brouillard qui empêche de profiter pleinement des décors. Je recommande sans hésiter ce jeu aux personnes qui apprécient ce genre d'univers.… Expand
  12. ScorpioKing
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story, voice acting, gameplay, level design, everything is top notch. good combat… Expand

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#38 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Edge Magazine
    Oct 9, 2021
    60
    It's worth rolling on to the end, but you might find yourself wishing it had more of the concision of its cinematic inspirations, rather than the drag of a family game of monopoly. [Issue#364, p.123]
  2. TheXboxHub
    Oct 6, 2021
    70
    Lost in Random is a very unique game. It has great writing and some of the best art direction of the year. However, the combat system plays a risky gamble that I don't feel quite works out in the game's favour.
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  3. SomosXbox
    Sep 28, 2021
    85
    Lost in Random is a unique mix between a card game and an action/adventure game. The development of the universe and the plot takes a little while to get started, but once you meet Par and his unexpected companions, you start to fall in love with his story in this strange world of Burtonian style. And we can not forget the humor that shines constantly, and the visual and sound section that does not disappoint. Its main problem is that the AI is not very challenging, and it lacks more variety in the cards.
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