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Tim S · 7th Mar 2008, 08:04

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2008/...st_via_domus/1

The videogame of Lost has finally arrived much to the joy of series fanatics everywhere. Formed from a collaboration of the Lost team and Ubisoft, the game offers a brand new glimpse at the Lost franchise and a chance to immerse yourself in the story. But is it any good?

kenco_uk · 7th Mar 2008, 08:54

Even before going straight to the conclusion page, I'd surmised this game just wasn't going to be pretty.

Nictron · 7th Mar 2008, 09:37

Why cant they learn, there are so few good game-movie tie-ins.

Well at least I can play Lord of the Rings Online with enjoyment, now that is how you use a license properly.

I am quite disappointed.

LeMaltor · 7th Mar 2008, 10:50

Why not wait until the TV show is over then you can have all the island to play in, from the crash right to what happens at end of tv show and more, ow and if Kate looks the most life like can we have a picture of her?

Agent Denton · 7th Mar 2008, 10:50

Well I don't think there's any surprise there.

The review was odd, though. It felt like one of the game designers was standing over your shoulder with a large whip, forcing you to come up with good points about the game.

sl1xx · 7th Mar 2008, 12:46

"It felt like one of the game designers was standing over your shoulder with a large whip, forcing you to come up with good points about the game" rofl the game was a waste of time and money,who actually came up with the idea ! did they not look @ other titles that are out and go right...where will are "lost" game fit in..?

Slink · 7th Mar 2008, 13:00

Terrible.
The series is good, and the franchise is huge i imagine, with figures and other trinkets kicking about, But a video game?

Only few movie/tv > VideoGames have worked. And for me Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay is top of the game.
At least if i had to write for a lost game, it certainly would'nt involve the same island and same members. Maybe make it from the perspective of someone OFF the island, or leading upto the events of ben's peeps ariving etc.

hello

Ownzyouall · 7th Mar 2008, 15:33

Look like a counterfeit version of Crysis

fwalm · 7th Mar 2008, 17:05

The game is complete shite to say the least. It takes about 3 hours max to complete and half the time you are watching videos. 4 is being generous.

Woodstock · 7th Mar 2008, 23:05

was any one expecting better thou?

fwalm · 8th Mar 2008, 09:29

Unfortunately yes.

Smilodon · 8th Mar 2008, 21:12

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Originally Posted by LeMaltor

Why not wait until the TV show is over then you can have all the island to play in, from the crash right to what happens at end of tv show and more, ow and if Kate looks the most life like can we have a picture of her?

That's impossible. They will continue to make new episodes as long as they can still get some profit out of it. After that people are do sick of the whole thing that nobody will buy the game.

Jammy_eel · 9th Mar 2008, 22:32

Great series, pathetic game. Simple as that.

Edhi · 12th Mar 2008, 13:51

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Originally Posted by Smilodon

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeMaltor

Why not wait until the TV show is over then you can have all the island to play in, from the crash right to what happens at end of tv show and more, ow and if Kate looks the most life like can we have a picture of her?

That's impossible. They will continue to make new episodes as long as they can still get some profit out of it. After that people are do sick of the whole thing that nobody will buy the game.

You know they've committed to a fixed number of seasons/episodes before concluding it, right?

CardJoe · 12th Mar 2008, 14:00

Yeah - SEVEN seasons is the minimum they've committed to, but after the success of the first season they were offered FIFTEEN!

steveo_mcg · 12th Mar 2008, 14:02

They are mini seasons though, 12 episodes a piece if memory serves.

Smilodon · 12th Mar 2008, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Edhi

You know they've committed to a fixed number of seasons/episodes before concluding it, right?

But do you really think they'll stop making it as long as its profitable? And do you think they'll continue to produce it if nobody will see it?

CardJoe · 12th Mar 2008, 15:41

No, the second season was like 24 episodes. Either way, twelve hours or so over 7 years...

Edhi · 12th Mar 2008, 17:25

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Originally Posted by Smilodon

But do you really think they'll stop making it as long as its profitable? And do you think they'll continue to produce it if nobody will see it?

Well, the show is no longer doing as well as it did in its first season, and opinion is distinctly polarised, so it's never going to be in a position where the network wants to make it forever. Plus the writers have set a distinct end-point with story arcs for the remaining 3 seasons (or is it 4, I can't remember).

Networks do have a habit of getting their own way, but I think that the directors and writers have enough power and reputation that what they say goes on this one.

aurora · 12th Mar 2008, 23:15

TV show is great, but I think games will never give the same feelings as show... it's like with all games based on movie.. you know the story you play the game but always feel disappointed when with game's scenario etc...

7th Mar 2008, 08:04	#1
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7th Mar 2008, 08:54	#2
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7th Mar 2008, 10:50	#4
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7th Mar 2008, 13:00	#7
Slink B7 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Middlesbrough - UK Posts: 3,459	Terrible. The series is good, and the franchise is huge i imagine, with figures and other trinkets kicking about, But a video game? Only few movie/tv > VideoGames have worked. And for me Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay is top of the game. At least if i had to write for a lost game, it certainly would'nt involve the same island and same members. Maybe make it from the perspective of someone OFF the island, or leading upto the events of ben's peeps ariving etc. hello __________________ lul

7th Mar 2008, 09:37	#3
Nictron Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 98	Why cant they learn, there are so few good game-movie tie-ins. Well at least I can play Lord of the Rings Online with enjoyment, now that is how you use a license properly. I am quite disappointed.

7th Mar 2008, 10:50	#5
Agent Denton What's a Dremel? Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1	Well I don't think there's any surprise there. The review was odd, though. It felt like one of the game designers was standing over your shoulder with a large whip, forcing you to come up with good points about the game.

7th Mar 2008, 15:33	#8
Ownzyouall What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 17	Look like a counterfeit version of Crysis

7th Mar 2008, 17:05	#9
fwalm Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 340	The game is complete shite to say the least. It takes about 3 hours max to complete and half the time you are watching videos. 4 is being generous. __________________ WORLD CHAMPIONS

7th Mar 2008, 23:05	#10
Woodstock So Say We All Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,657	was any one expecting better thou? __________________ Hell hath no fury like a hippo with a machine gun.

8th Mar 2008, 09:29	#11
fwalm Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 340	Unfortunately yes. __________________ WORLD CHAMPIONS

9th Mar 2008, 22:32	#13
Jammy_eel Minimodder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Leicester, England Posts: 36	Great series, pathetic game. Simple as that.

12th Mar 2008, 14:00	#15
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12th Mar 2008, 23:15	#20
aurora JAVA GURU !!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 18	TV show is great, but I think games will never give the same feelings as show... it's like with all games based on movie.. you know the story you play the game but always feel disappointed when with game's scenario etc...