Stephen LaGioia
VGChartzLost Words: Beyond the Page (NS) Review
Published 4/23/2021
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65
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Stadia / Series X|S / PS4 / Android / PC / iOS / XONE / Switch - 3/27/2020
Lost Words: Beyond the Page
Lost Words is a 2D narrative adventure game where players move words to solve puzzles. The game features a story written by Rhianna Pratchett and ties the narrative into the gameplay in an unusual way, by having the player running on and interacting with words to solve puzzles.
- Developer
- Sketchbook Games
- Publisher
- Maximum Games, Modus Games
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Critic avg
78
16 scored reviews
Total coverage
16
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Score range
60–95
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 16 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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16 included scored reviews
90–1005 reviews · 31%
80–891 review · 6%
70–798 reviews · 50%
Below 702 reviews · 13%
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Kimberley Wallace
Game InformerLost Words: Beyond The Page Review – A Touching Tale Full Of Emotional Highs And Lows
Published 4/6/2021
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78
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Read originalAnnette Polis
PlayStation LifeStyleLost Words: Beyond the Page Review – Writer’s Spark (PS4)
Published 4/6/2021
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid McNamara
Checkpoint GamingLost Words: Beyond The Page Review – A personal, emotional journey
Published 4/5/2021
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Ryan
WellPlayedOn The Write Track
Published 4/3/2021
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60
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalJesse Gregoire
Jump Dash RollLost Words: Beyond the Page Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 4/2/2021
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Prakken
ImpulsegamerLost Words: Beyond the Page PC Review
Published 4/2/2021
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedLost Words: Beyond the Page Review – All The Feels
Published 3/30/2021
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74
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalEmily Byrnes
GameSpaceLost Words: Beyond the Page
Published 3/30/2021
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionLost Words: Beyond the Page review — Don’t let it go
Published 3/30/2021
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75
-3 vs critic avg
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