Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Reviews
DONTNOD flexes its narrative muscles with an interesting offering that, without any major gameplay innovations, is engaging. While the first film drags on revealing all the cards, the second seems in a hurry to wrap things up quickly (it's half the length). That doesn't stop it from being a game DONTNOD fans will enjoy. The rest...
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Lost Records: Bloom and Rage pays tribute to 90s angst and the riot grrrl rock in a deeply moving coming of age story.
Well, at least I'll still remember this game for the friends made along the way.
A teen drama adventure with a lot of nostalgia and a good atmosphere, but with a lazy script and boring gameplay
Review in Italian | Read full review
With the release of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2, developer Don't Nod's summertime saga has a lot of loose ends to tie up, as ...
Lost Records Bloom & Rage is a game filled with bright spots that just couldn't connect with me. The core mystery is uninteresting and story pacing hurts it further. That being said, if the story clicks with you there is definitely something to enjoy. Though there are many better options throughout the genre.
Unfortunately, Lost Records is not a good game, but it could be a great movie, if only it was edited differently, with shorter dialogue and without unnecessary sequences. This game tells a very emotional story, but I had a little fun actually playing it.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Really, pretty much all of Lost Records: Bloom and Rage works so well for me. It’s the kind of story I would’ve wanted as a little girl who grew up playing videogames, and the kind of story I want to write someday as a woman who writes videogames.
With so few positives across both tapes, Bloom & Rage easily ranks as one of DON'T NOD's worst albums.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a quality adventure game that, as a follow-up to the cult classic Life is Strange, perhaps suffers a little from over-expectation.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Don't Nod returns to its roots with a story split between past and present that shines in character development and atmosphere, but suffers from dilated pacing and a rushed resolution to the central mystery.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a beautiful experience. Noticeably struggling from a technical point of view, it still manages to impress with its gameplay, sincerity, messages and some of the most emotional scenes I have seen in a videogame in recent years. These features were vastly misunderstood by the public, but the truth is that, similarly to the protagonists, I’m not going to forget the Events of ‘95 that easily.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a visually gorgeous slog of a game that lacks a plot until over halfway through and characters that no amount of cute hangouts could make me like.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, Don't Nod's latest episodic game, delivers a moving two-part story in the spirit of Life is Strange. It follows four women reuniting in their hometown, weaving 1990s nostalgia with present-day reckoning and hints of magical realism. The first episode is warm and reflective, while the second takes a darker turn, confronting past trauma. Strong writing and an inventive dialogue system shine, though technical issues, especially on PC, slightly dampen the experience. Still, it’s a compelling narrative that sets a strong foundation for future entries.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage captures its dual eras perfectly while delivering an emotional story with new elements, even if bugs and poor writing decisions drag it down in the second half.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage sets a new benchmark for narrative games. With its authentic depiction of the 90s teenage years and the successful mix of nostalgia and emotional depth, it captivates on all levels and awakens a longing for this era. The game deliberately avoids major gameplay innovations, but impresses with strong character loyalty and a gripping and captivating story. An absolute must for all story fans and the young at heart who secretly enjoyed being a little rebellious in their teenage years.
Review in German | Read full review
“Lost Records: Bloom & Rage” is the first game in this genre since "Life is Strange" that has captivated me so much with its story.
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