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Lost in Play

byHappy Juice Games•2022

Go on a feel-good adventure with a brother and sister as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, Toto and Gal must stick together and solve puzzles to journey back home. This whimsical puzzle adventure game will make you feel like you're playing a cartoon!

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Released
August 9, 2022
Platforms
PC · PS4 · Switch · PS5

How it plays

5h
main + extras

Time to beat · 3 player times (IGDB)

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Lost in Play Reviews

Professional reviews from gaming critics

Lost in Play is an outstanding puzzle adventure game that can be played by everyone. The art design is fantastic, the puzzles are varied while offering a bit of a challenge, and it is just a wholesome story of two kids using their imaginations to create a world to have an adventure in. I would recommend this to anyone who wants something light hearted, whether you're playing alone or with family.

Aug 10, 2022

Speaking as a curmudgeonly adult, who doesn’t wish they were a little kid again? No bills, little to no responsibilities, and hardly a care in the world. For most children, the biggest stressors are hastily slapping together homework before it’s due, and returning home from playing outside before the streetlights turn on (although, I might be dating myself there). As a boring grownup, who wouldn’t want to go back to watching Saturday morning cartoons and daydreaming with impunity? Well,...

Aug 10, 2022

Overall, Lost in Play keeps all of its promises, and it keeps them well. The gameplay can be tricky, but it is fun and exactly what you would expect from a point-and-click adventure time. The art style is incredible; the 2D graphics make it look straight out of a children’s program. The sound design is clever and helps to propagate the illusion of childhood. Every single element that makes up this game serves to create an atmosphere that feels unapologetically magical. Lost in Play is a game that both children and adults can enjoy, and we need more games like that.

Aug 19, 2022

While there were issues with puzzle design and difficulty, they were short lived as the game moves at a rather breezy pace, totalling around 5 hours, separated with each map taking roughly 30 minutes. The game would play well with all ages (though having a parent around would be most helpful for those trickier puzzles) but its presentation is what will keep families playing. It grabs and keeps your attention the entire time, making this game a joy to finish. It may lack a depth in its mechanics but makes up for its seamless animation and catchy musical score. It’s a fantastic freshman offeri…

Sep 7, 2022

There’s nothing quite as powerful as a child’s imagination. Lost in Play is an adventure game that takes the creativity and energy of playtime and peppers it with all the charm of a polished animated cartoon. With visuals inspired by shows like Gravity Falls, a colourful cast of wacky characters, and puzzling point-and-click gameplay, this is a title that aims to captivate young gamers and bring wholesome, nostalgic joy to their parents.

Aug 10, 2022

When I played the demo of Lost In Play during Steam Next Fest, I just knew then and there that this game is going to establish a special place in my heart when it releases. Developed by Happy Juice Games and published by Joystick Ventures, It is a puzzle game that features a cartoonish art style that you just can’t help but adore. And we have prepared this Lost In Play review to inform you whether the game is worth it or not.

Aug 12, 2022

Some of its puzzles could be more kid-friendly, but Lost In Play is a charming point and click puzzler that really taps into the joy of childhood make-believe.

Aug 10, 2022