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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2025

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Quick resume

Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

Pros

  • Deep emotional storytelling
  • Nostalgic 90s atmosphere
  • Well-developed characters
  • Innovative camcorder mechanic
  • Beautiful visuals and soundtrack

Cons

  • Slow pacing for some players
  • Some technical issues like lip-sync and performance
  • Limited gameplay variety
  • Some dialogue choices feel forced
  • Ambiguous or open-ended story elements

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have some freedom in dialogue choices and exploration, but the game is somewhat linear with limited movement and occasional forced cutscenes."

  • Competence
    2

    "The game involves interactive dialogue and camcorder mechanics that require some skill and attention, but overall gameplay is not highly challenging."

  • Competition
    -5

    "The game focuses on personal story and relationships without any competitive elements or comparison to others."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players express strong attachment, emotional investment, and desire to continue playing through multiple tapes and replays."

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Gameplay centers on individual exploration and personal relationships rather than teamwork or multiplayer cooperation."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Players engage creatively with the camcorder mechanic, filming scenes and exploring environments in unique ways."

  • Domination
    -5

    "The game emphasizes equal relationships and emotional connection rather than control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Strongly used for emotional immersion, nostalgia, and escaping into a detailed 90s setting and personal story."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and emotional connection rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players explore dialogue options, film scenes creatively, and experiment with narrative outcomes."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Exploration of detailed environments and discovery of collectibles and story elements is encouraged."

  • Expression
    3

    "Players can express themselves through camcorder recordings and some character style customization."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "The game includes supernatural and mysterious elements blended with realistic, relatable characters and settings."

  • Fellowship
    4

    "Strong sense of community and emotional connection with characters and shared experiences."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop understanding of characters and story, with some learning through narrative and choices."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention on story, dialogue, and exploration rather than background or casual play."

  • Intimacy
    4

    "Focus on forming close emotional relationships and deep social interactions with characters."

  • Leadership
    -4

    "Players follow the story and character arcs without leading or managing others."

  • Progression
    2

    "Progression occurs through story advancement, relationship building, and collecting memoirs rather than power or items."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "The game offers a slow-paced, immersive experience balancing emotional tension with calm exploration."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Visually and aurally rich with detailed environments and a memorable soundtrack providing sensory enjoyment."

  • Status
    -4

    "Focus is on personal narrative and emotional experience rather than social recognition or popularity."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative immersion with complex characters, emotional depth, and intertwined timelines."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Some mental engagement in dialogue choices and exploration, but limited strategic complexity."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Contains suspenseful and mysterious elements but overall a calm and introspective tone."

  • Value
    4

    "Players perceive strong value in emotional impact, story depth, and replayability for the price."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destructive gameplay; focuses on constructive narrative and relationships."

  • Survival
    -5

    "Stable, low-risk environment without survival or threat mechanics."

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    Last update: 06/03/2026