Lost Ember (2019) · Tastebuds

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Adventure Indie Action Fantasy exploration crowdfunding - kickstarter crowdfunding tokyo game show 2019PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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PlayStation LifeStyleAnnette PolisDec 20199.5/10
Lost Ember clocks in at about six hours per play, depending on your particular style. That's a pretty decent amount of time for you to experience the story and get to know all the types of wildlife available. Add on a couple more runs to find all of the hidden items and I'd say it is well worth the $29.99 US price tag. If you're a fan of games like Journey and What Remains of Edith Finch, make sure to check out Lost Ember ASAP.
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PC GamerLuke KempNov 201990/100
Lost Ember is a wonderful, unique, and unforgettable experience with a love for nature.
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God is a GeekLyle CarrDec 20199/10
An incredibly relaxing experience, with a great story to tell. Exploring the breathtaking environments as adorable animals is consistantly satisfying. The voice acting does detract from some moments, but Lost Ember's charm and beauty is undeniable
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Nintendo LifeBrett Posner-FerdmanOct 20204/10
Lost Ember attempts to be an artistic experience, yet struggles to be an enjoyable game. The story is uninteresting and predictable, the gameplay is boring and sometimes frustrating, and the huge performance issues on Switch makes this game close to unplayable at times. While there is clearly potential here, Lost Ember fails to deliver on nearly every front. There are plenty of other artsy games on Switch to pick up over this one.
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Push SquareStephen TailbyDec 20194/10
Unless you're curious about the narrative, we'd beware of the dog in this case.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Mooneye Studios
Publisher: Mooneye Studios
Released: November 22, 2019
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Engine: Unreal Engine 4

IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 33 ratings.

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