Lost Ruins
Released: 5/13/2021
Score Breakdown
70.3
Critic Average
12 reviews
85
Steam User Score
5,618 reviews
74
Metacritic User Score
20 reviews
Disparity Breakdown
70 vs 85
70 vs 74
Average of both sources
Review Disparities
Each point represents a critic review. Hover for details. Positive = critic higher than users. Negative = critic lower.
5/11/2025
Late Review“Lost Ruins es una entrañable aventura que nos durará una o dos tardes, pero es más que disfrutable y sin duda merece la pena darle una oportunidad. Y más sabiendo que tenemos a nuestra disposición una magnífica edición física que disfrutar gracias a los amigos de Meridiem, a los que no podemos estar más agradecidos por seguir empeñados en darnos la oportunidad de disfrutar de ediciones cuidadas, llenas de contenido y rebosantes de cariño por el videojuego”
83
83/100
7/2/2022
Late Review“Lost Ruins is a decent 2D action game. Although It's slow pace and and lack of polish may be a hard sell for those looking for something more sophisticated.”
65
65/100
6/21/2022
Late Review“Lost Ruins is a simple, cohesive metroidvania with charisma and personality, which is honestly quite fun. Most of the time I was playing it was considerably good, except for the periods when the progression with the game seemed almost non-existent. The freedom that the game provides is without a doubt my favorite part of the game, since this is not a very common characteristic in games of the genre.”
80
80/100
6/13/2022
Late Review“There are some unique sidequests that had me questioning my decisions as I made my way from the sewers, to the catacombs, and the castle gardens, and even all my prior preparation didn't stop the final area of the game from being a stout challenge. Lost Ruins' focus on being careful and adaptable rather than headstrong and immutable makes it a soft but welcome departure from other metroidvanias. With a story and map that don't force you to backtrack either, you can explore as much or as little as you want. For my money, I was glad to have picked up everything that wasn't tied down, and I can easily recommend you do the same with Lost Ruins on Switch.”
80
80/100
6/12/2022
Late Review“When it comes to Metroidvanias, Lost Ruins presents a unique inventory-based formula that's packed with challenge and oodles of fun. If you enjoy the genre and want to play something off the beaten path, definitely give this indie gem a go.”
76
76/100
6/9/2022
Late Review“Rather nice graphics and great music are massively let down by unbalanced and poor gameplay, along with a paint-by-number, creepy as hell story. Technically I might have been interested in what this dev can do in the future, but God damn man. This game is gross.”
40
40/100
6/7/2022
Late Review“Between multiple endings that can be unlocked depending on what quests you complete and more difficult game modes for those who like a punishing challenge, there is a lot to each playthrough of Lost Ruins that will keep players coming back. Though the overall combat can be a little repetitive, there is enough exploration and weapon variety to ensure that there will be a combat style to suit you. If you're a fan of Metroidvania or survival titles, or very attractive pixel art, there is a lot to enjoy here, but the challenge can be unbalanced at times.”
70
70/100
5/21/2021
Launch Window“Lost Ruins is a work that features attractive characters, unique off-beat combat tempo, and the basic elements of Metrobania. However, the insufficient amount of contents and uncomfortable UI must be improved.”
75
75/100
5/20/2021
Launch Window“I wouldn’t immediately recommend Lost Ruins in the way that I might with other Metroidvanias, but it’s still a fun time overall. If you’re looking for a different kind of Metroidvania and don’t mind intentionally awkward controls, then give Lost Ruins a try. It’s honestly a nice feeling when you get all the way through it.”
70
70/100
5/16/2021
Launch Window“For those players who want a brutally difficult, violent action game with all the "kawaii" flavor of anime aesthetics. Lost Ruins places you in a mysterious realm, where a young girl with no memory suddenly appears. With no other option than violence, she will have to traverse this monster-filled location in hopes of solving the mystery behind her identity.”
65
65/100
5/13/2021
Launch Window“The visuals are strong and most of the elements are competent, but this is a middle-of-the-road game that squanders its potential with some baffling decisions.”
60
60/100
5/13/2021
Launch Window“Lost Ruins uses intense difficulty to create an exciting action and survival adventure. Numerous dangers and aggressive enemies make the journey complicated, but the process of learning the minutiae of combat to advance is very rewarding and fun. Various weapons, spells and equipment offer many possibilities in battles, and it is interesting to use the environment as offensive resources. Sometimes the difficulty is unbalanced and too punitive, which ends up creating some frustrating moments - patience and a lot of insistence is essential to complete the journey. In the end, Lost Ruins is for those who seek a methodical, difficult and rewarding experience.”
80
80/100
