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Lost: Via Domus


6.2

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After Oceanic Air flight 815 tore apart in mid-air and crashed on a seemingly deserted Pacific island, its survivors were forced to find inner strength they never knew they had in order to survive. The band of friends, family, enemies and strangers has become reluctant heroes who must work together against the cruel weather and harsh terrain if they want to stay alive. Danger and mystery loom behind every corner on the island, and those they thought could be trusted may turn against them. Even heroes have secrets. [Ubisoft]

PUBLISHER:	Ubisoft
DEVELOPER:	Ubisoft Montreal
GENRE(S):	Adventure
PLAYERS:	1
ESRB RATING:	T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE:	February 26, 2008

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A little Lost goes a long way with diehard fans. So, while I wished there were some deeper gameplay moments or a longer adventure (the game clocks in at about seven hours), I couldn't imagine, as a Lost fan, not playing this game and loving what it has to offer.

GameStar

For a fan of the series it may be great to explore the locations and talk to well known characters, but even the greatest atmosphere is going down the drain if the lack of enthusiasm of the developers is so obvious. Sloppily created missions, repetetive riddles and unnecessary howlers in design make it difficult to enjoy the game.

Worth Playing

If you have the choice, check that you're really a huge fan of the show by reciting Hurley's winning lottery numbers, and then either play Via Domus on a PC or rent it.

GameSpot

This short adventure game nails the feel of both the show and the island on which it's set, but struggles with some of the characters.

Play (Poland)

In theory, all it takes to make fans of the series happy is giving them an interactive episode. And that's exactly what they got. Unfortunately the spirit of the series is lost and there is nothing mysterious about its disappearance: because there is no mystery in the game at all. It's just a guided tour through the well known set, only slightly masked as an adventure. Fans will be happy, the rest... well, whatever were you looking for, it isn't there. [Apr 2008]

Gameplanet

Not the step forward for TV-to-game titles that we'd hoped. Only really dedicated fans of the show need apply.

PC Format

Just too short and too shoddy. [May 2008, p.106]

PTGamers

As a Lost fan, I enjoyed exploring the island and interacting with survivors from the Oceanic Flight 815; as a videogames player, Via Domus feels like a wasted opportunity.

IGN

At least it only takes five hours to reach the conclusion.

GameTrailers

Lost Via Domus will be tempting to fans obsessed with the show, but the story—as good as it is--has no bearing whatsoever on the overall canon. It’s short, much of the gameplay amounts to a hurdle to get to the next cutscene, and at just over five hours long, under no circumstances can we recommend it for a purchase.

GameDaily

Adventure game fans have come to expect a lot more than this, and fans of the show, while they may enjoy this extra chapter of the story, are not likely to get their money's worth.

GameShark

Folks who have been watching the show from the first episode won’t find any new answers about the island, and those used to a more robust adventure game experience will be put off by the boring, simplistic game play.

Jolt Online Gaming UK

As a rental, Lost: The Video Game might entertain a handful of die-hard fans for four or five hours, but it has no replay value.

Thunderbolt

Ultimately, there's no real reward, no incentive, no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow - there is literally no reason to play this at all. It's very, very average, way too short, has an underdeveloped plot, and only a few good gameplay segments.

GameTap

A disappointment. As a Lost fan, I’m annoyed by the inconsistencies in character actions; if I were not a Lost fan, I’d be confused about who all these people are and what they’re up to. As a game player, I’m frustrated by clunky mechanics, and if I were a non-game player, I’d probably feel justified in thinking that videogames were still the realm of nerds and their ilk.

GameSpy

One gets the feeling that the show's creators are trying to wash their hands of Via Domus, awkwardly placed as it is in the series' now-sprawling legendarium. But above and beyond that, fans should approach it as a lark; it's not very accomplished as a game.

G4 TV

But there's nothing in the game that you haven't already heard blabbed around the water cooler. Besides, if you play the modest mess that is Lost: Via Domus you'll never again wonder if the TV series has jumped the shark. It can't possibly get this muddled.

PC Gamer

But, even if it were more stable, lackluster controls, awkward camera angles, and a too brief story would still make Via Domus a game fit for fanatical completionists only. [June 2008, p.77]

PC Zone UK

It's the least fun I've had since I had a catheter fitted during a spell in the hospital. [May 2008, p.82]

PC Gamer UK

A game that offers all the TV characters but gives you impersonators for the voices is a cheap, nasty rip-off. That is Lost Via Domus. Avoid it like you would Season 4 spoilers.

The average user rating for this game is 6.2 (out of 10) based on 21 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Steve gave it a3:
This game should get lost and stay lost... forever! Annoying gameplay glitches make the whole thing almost unplayable. With few minor tweaks this could have been... average.

4rchetype gave it a7:
This game is only for lost fans, the game is pretty good as a lost episode but could have been a lot better. I laughed my way trough the first few levels then it started to grow on me, but not all that much. The lost characters don't really like me too much other then Kate, not that I had any choice that I could tell and that made me start to get angry at Jack Lock and Siead*. I would only recommend Lost: "via domus" to lost fans that don't mind a trudge through a not so great adventure game to get at the lost content. I gave this a 7 because I liked the story.

Sal M. gave it a10:
Finally! After all this time we finally have a good companion game to the show. This is a lot better than I expected, given that the show has such a strong fan base. They could have made any old cruddy game and it would have probably done well just with the diehard show fans alone. But they took the care to make this a sharp, fun and well paced game that stands on it’s own as a good story but is a good companion piece to the show as well.

Bo D. gave it a10:
Seriously, how great is this? Here we get to play a completely new character as if he were connected directly to the tv series instead of some far off story that has nothing to do with the series. And all at a great price (if you bought the PC version, which is only $30 compared to $60 for the other versions). Controls are smooth and fluid and the game has all the atmosphere and mystery of the tv show.

Matt K. gave it a1:
What can I say? This is not something I wish to see from a game published in 2008. Let's start with the good points. The main menu is very nice - that gives the one point. Game looks pretty decent in the terms of graphics, but what doesn't nowadays? Problem with the graphics are that they don't run very well. I consider my PC somewhat high-end (Q6600, GF8800GTS, 2GB) but still the mouselook drags. Sounds are average, music is good, but why the music stops playing when the game loads? And talking about loading, it does it ALL the time. Loading times take ridiculously long, and I think I was looking at the loading screen more than actual gameplay during the first 15 minutes. Let's take an example: you walk in a (tube)jungle for about 50 meters - LOAD 30s - you found a person, talk to him/her - LOAD 30s - you find yourself in the plane, take a picture with your camera - LOAD 30s - you are again talking with the same person as before - LOAD 30s - you are on a beach.... Seriously? What the heck is this? Have the developers actually ever played this game, because it is not a bit fun.

Jalex D. gave it a10:
A classic game....but, only if you're already immersed in the 'Lost' world.

David P. gave it a6:
A very poor take on the show. Some of the characters personalities, most notably Kate, are nothing like they should be. All the references to events in the show feel very contrived and forced. A lot of the game doesn't even make sense, at one stage you are given a dharma lighter from Michael, yet at this stage of the story they haven't even come in to contact with dharma. Graphics are pretty good in places, jack's face is pretty good but overall the graphics are nothing special. I love lost, i don't love this.