Lost Lands: The Golden Curse Collector's Edition similar games & best alternatives

Lost Lands: The Golden Curse Collector's Edition

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS • 2016

Should you play it?

Lost Lands: the Golden Curse is an adventurous hidden object game-quest with puzzles and mini-games scattered through the boundless spaces of the fantasy world – from the volcano valleys to the Druid forest, from the deep caves to the floating islands.

What works
  • Engaging and lengthy gameplay
  • Variety of puzzles and mini-games
  • Immersive fantasy story and world
  • Interactive map with fast travel
  • Collectibles and achievements
Things to keep in mind
  • Excessive backtracking can be tedious
  • Some puzzles have vague instructions
  • Repetitive hidden object mechanics
  • Annoying in-game prompts to rate game
  • Voice acting quality inconsistent

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Lost Lands: The Golden Curse Collector's Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Fellowship.

Why this game works

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