Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
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Critic Reviews for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
A fascinating new narrative adventure from the original Life is Strange team, this first slice boasts fresh twists that help move the formula forward, even if its story sometimes feels a remix of genre tropes.
There's been better narrative games, but none so achingly familiar as Lost Record's quartet of young punks.
Tape 1 of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage proves to be a lopsided experience carried by a charming cast of characters and let down by its overall plot.
But the game's utter sincerity is a major point in its favor, and these kinds of missteps are a side effect. If I have to put up with some deeply goofy choices in order to get a character as heartbreakingly earnest as Swann Holloway, I'll accept the trade-off.
"Tape 1 isn't just a set-up for the climatic finale of the game, it feels like its own distinct part."
With phenomenal character work, gorgeous visuals, and a compelling story, Lost Records is shaping up to be Don't Nod's greatest game to date.
Technical issues aside, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage succeeds in telling a meaningful story.
With Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, struggling studio Don't Nod returns to its roots, offering a loyal audience everything they loved about Life is Strange. The slow-paced story may put off some action fans, but it builds to a powerful and shocking conclusion.
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