Lost In Blue

Publisher: Konami

Platform: DS

Category: RPG

Rating Info

Release Date: 11/11/2005

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Number of Players: 1

Lost In Blue Description

Lost in Blue makes full use of the Nintendo system's dual-screen and touch panel interface to create one of the most original and engrossing role-playing titles seen on any format. Assuming control of a young hero who finds himself awash on a seemingly uninhabited island after a disastrous sea incident, the player is charged with escaping from this apparently deserted paradise. During the course of the adventure, the player will meet a girl who was also stranded in the accident and, together, they must learn key skills in order to survive. As such, Lost in Blue focuses on the pair's efforts at hunting, scavenging for food, and using and making tools as they wander freely around the beautiful locale. Likewise, as the game progresses, so the relationship between the two characters grows as they learn to trust and share their skills with each other. Where Lost in Blue differs from most role-playing games is in its stunning use of the Nintendo DS's touch screen capabilities. Using the system's stylus, players have full control as they fish, hunt, dig and even milk goats in their hunt for food. These functions are shown as a series of mini-games designed to test the player's reflexes and deftness of touch, with each character offering particular skills which must be exploited. Success or failure in these missions also affects the narrative flow, with Lost in Blue's story constantly evolving and Lost in Blue boasts several different endings dependent on the relationship between the two characters, their lifestyle, dialogue and the eventual manner of their escape. On completing the game, Lost in Blue will also offer a second adventure seen through the eyes of the female character, significantly extending the game's replay value.

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Reviewed by: mazzboy	Date: 10/08/2007	Rating:
Most people will hate this game, and I completely understand why. Whilst it does use the microphone to allow you to blow glowing twigs into flames, and uses the DS's touch pad appropriately, allowing you dig through dirt to harvest vegetables, shake trees for fruit, grab scuttling crabs or other wildlife, or even spear fish, the game takes the idea of survival probably a little too seriously. I say this because not much happens for a long, long time, other than hunting for food and collecting water and firewood to keep you and your shipwreck buddy alive. Day after day. And she can't do anything other than make baskets and cook, because of what seems like a sprained ankle and the fact that she breaks her glasses at the beginning. Before long you begin to wish you could kill her yourself, but alas if she dies it's game over. So you have to patient with her, especially when trying to move her to another part of the island, which involves holding her hand and lifting her up onto and down from ledges and obstacles. But this probably comes as no surprise, considering that, according to Japanese games, women can't actually do anything anyway. However, stick with it long enough, and an interesting story unfolds, with varying possible outcomes. And the having to work genuinely hard to keep your characters alive for so long makes that final struggle absolutely worth it. I won't tell you what happens, obviously.

Reviewed by: krog	Date: 19/05/2006	Rating:
The only people who should rent this game are the die-hard type of RPG gamers. This title is really difficult to get into and there is no easy learning curve. In fact, I think I could personally survive longer on a real desert island than the character does in this game ! The presentation and graphics are quite good but there is not enough 'hand-holding' early on to make you want to keep playing. Overall, I would not recommend even a rent of this title.

Features

Survival game based on the relationship of two main characters - the hero and the heroine - who are trapped on a mysterious deserted island

Search and obtain items by utilizing the innovative Nintendo DS touch panel

Numerous activities such as fishing, hunting, trapping and cooking make living on the island fun - while also providing innovative mini-games

Survival depends on sharing responsibilities between the main character and NPCs - each character's actions will affect the dialogue and events in the game

Dual Phase System - After clearing the game as the hero, the player can play as the heroine and gain a completely different gameplay experience

Multiple game endings depending on the two players' lifestyle, relationship, dialogue and their manner of escape

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