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Lost Words: Beyond the Page

Lost Words: Beyond the Page

Released: 4/6/2021

Lost Words is an atmospheric puzzler set between the pages of a diary and a fantasy land. The game features a story written by Rhianna Pratchett and ties the narrative into the gameplay in an unusual way, by having the player running on and interacting with words to solve puzzles. Navigate 2D worlds set inside a young girl’s diary by walking on the words and using them to solve a variety of puzzles. IMMERSIVE STORYTELING Explore an emotionally moving, fully-voiced narrative developed by renowned games writer Rhianna Pratchett as you make decisions that will alter how the story will unfold, making each playthrough unique. BEAUTIFUL VISUAL STYLE. Discover the watercolor world presented in the pages of the diary as well as the vibrant fantasy world of Estoria. INNOVATIVE GAMEPLAY. Harness words to alter the environment around you to create a safe passage for the protagonist in an entirely unique and refreshing style of platforming. Meaningful Exploration. Gather collectible fireflies scattered across the lands of Estoria for an additional challenge.

Lost Words is an atmospheric puzzler set between the pages of a diary and a fantasy land. The game features a story written by Rhianna Pratchett and ties the narrative into the gameplay in an unusual way, by having the player running on and interacting with words to solve puzzles. Navigate 2D worlds set inside a young girl’s diary by walking on the words and using them to solve a variety of puzzles. IMMERSIVE STORYTELING Explore an emotionally moving, fully-voiced narrative developed by renowned games writer Rhianna Pratchett as you make decisions that will alter how the story will unfold, making each playthrough unique. BEAUTIFUL VISUAL STYLE. Discover the watercolor world presented in the pages of the diary as well as the vibrant fantasy world of Estoria. INNOVATIVE GAMEPLAY. Harness words to alter the environment around you to create a safe passage for the protagonist in an entirely unique and refreshing style of platforming. Meaningful Exploration. Gather collectible fireflies scattered across the lands of Estoria for an additional challenge.

Lost Words is an atmospheric puzzler set between the pages of a diary and a fantasy land. The game features a story written by Rhianna Pratchett and ties the narrative into the gameplay in an unusual way, by having the player running on and interacting with words to solve puzzles. Navigate 2D worlds set inside a young girl’s diary by walking on the words and using them to solve a variety of puzzles. IMMERSIVE STORYTELING Explore an emotionally moving, fully-voiced narrative developed by renowned games writer Rhianna Pratchett as you make decisions that will alter how the story will unfold, making each playthrough unique. BEAUTIFUL VISUAL STYLE. Discover the watercolor world presented in the pages of the diary as well as the vibrant fantasy world of Estoria. INNOVATIVE GAMEPLAY. Harness words to alter the environment around you to create a safe passage for the protagonist in an entirely unique and refreshing style of platforming. Meaningful Exploration. Gather collectible fireflies scattered across the lands of Estoria for an additional challenge.

Critics
79
Steam
95
Metacritic
70

Score Breakdown

78.8

Critic Average

52 reviews

95

Steam User Score

825 reviews

70

Metacritic User Score

33 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-16.0
Metacritic Disparity
+8.8
Combined Disparity
-3.6

Average of both sources

Review Timing

30 early (58%)18 launch window (35%)4 late (8%)