Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Reviews
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Tape 1) is a wonderful and exciting coming-of-age story that immediately draws you in. The game is a loving homage to the 90s, with an atmospheric atmosphere, authentic charm and a great soundtrack that adds to the immersion of the story.
Review in German | Read full review
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1 completely drew me into the mysteries of Velvet Cove and hasn’t let go even after finishing, with Swann, Kat, Nora, and Autumn’s friendships stealing the show despite some technical hiccups; while the story could have picked up the pace sooner and given more time between time jumps, its gripping start leaves me eagerly awaiting the next chapter in April, as the fate of the friend group remains a mystery.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Lost Records: Rage and Bloom delivers almost everything that Don’t Nod does best. However, its two-part format limits a nostalgic and resonant experience with a slow pace and few answers to its mysteries.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
I’m surely invested in the story, but it takes too long to get there. The fact that the second tape isn’t coming until mid-April doesn’t make it any easier. It just makes it hard to recommend the game right now, especially at $40. That’s a lot to pay for what’s essentially half a palette cleanser.
Don’t Nod has taken what they learned with Life is Strange and made something different, yet impressively better. It’ll make you think, both about your in-game actions and out of game life, and will stick with you long after you switch off. Most importantly, it goes to show games are an art form that can have a message, be fun and also still be unique and different to what we’ve seen before.
The first part of this game divided into two leaves us with a pleasant (and not so pleasant) taste in our mouths and wanting to know more. Despite some flaws in animations and textures, the story captures you shortly after starting and you immerse yourself fully in the story of these four friends who spent a very intense summer of 1995.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
When Lost Records: Bloom and Rage is strong, it’s strong. But without the Tape 2 Rage, I’m unfortunately left with too much gap to close, not enough life lived, and not enough of a tactile experience to immerse me in Swann’s life and Velvet Cove.
I truly enjoyed playing through the Bloom section of the game. I have played the Life Is Strange games and I might prefer this, but perhaps that’s my 90’s nostalgia speaking! I will replay the game before the second half to get better relationship statuses as it turns out I wasn’t doing as well as I thought with my friendships (and possible relationships). If you are interested in story-driven games, some 90’s nostalgia, and paranormal magic vibes, then I do recommend you check out Lost Records.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage did well in describing aspects within a society such as bullying and friendship. Nevertheless, the product lacked key elements such as distinction in the narrative and the depth of choices that lowered its expectations and solidifies it as a casual experience for the players.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Lost Records: Bloom is a wonderful time that explores the past and present while presenting an intriguing mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat. Don't Nod somehow managed to capture the energy of the first two Life is Strange titles while giving something new and heartfelt.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 is a great start to the new series from Don't Nod. 90s charm and a really well-written group of characters form the heart of the game and, coupled with mysticism and some very serious themes, are really convincing. The new camera mechanics still have some room for improvement, but we are very looking forward to Tape 2 “Rage”
Review in German | Read full review
Despite the technical issues I had, I still love Bloom & Rage and greatly anticipate Tape 2. The bombs dropped in Tape 1 make my heart ache. I love this broody high-school drama, brilliantly shown through the eyes of Swann Holloway. If you have any love for Life is Strange or adventure games, you need to play Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1. Remember 1995!
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage tells a coming-of-age tale that takes too long to get off the ground, spending far too much time on slow dialogue and not too engaging scenes. The nostalgic element and the general story are appealing, but we feel the lack of a greater element of interactivity or a different rhythm in the narrative. I suggest waiting for the release of the second part of the story, so as to better evaluate a possible purchase and enjoy the whole story without interruptions.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Don’t Nod is SO BACK with Lost Records: Bloom and Rage. Not only does Swann and the camcorder feel new and exciting, but with a location like Velvet Cove oozing that neon-soaked Twin Peaks realness, one can’t help but be along for the ride.