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Lost Ember
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.
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- Released
- November 22, 2019
- Developer
- Mooneye Studios
- Publisher
- Mooneye Studios
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Lost Ember Reviews
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Soar to new heights and stampede through open fields as you follow a wolf's path to redemption in Mooneye's Lost Ember, a true gem with a lot of heart and replay value. Find out more in our Lost Ember review.
Lost Ember tells a compelling story amid gorgeous backdrops that keep you playing until its beautiful conclusion.
Do you care to go on an adventure? To explore a beautiful forest? Travel across the land in search of answers? To run through the grass? Swim through the river? Fly through the sky? Developed by Mooneye Studios, Lost Ember is a beautiful experience in both aesthetic and narrative form. In the opening moments of the game, you’ll learn about the rich history of the tribe that used to inhabit these lands. That they worshipped fire and believed only those devout to their faith would be granted access to the City of Light, and those who fell by the wayside would return to the earth in the form of a...
Lost Ember ties a fun, original gameplay concept to an enjoyable, if a bit unremarkable, story. It will feel too thin for anyone approaching it looking for any amount of challenge, but if you’re willing to just enjoy the journey and let the story wash over you, Lost Ember is a singularly enchanting experience.
Though it follows a very recognisable 'indie adventure' formula, Lost Ember has exactly the right amount of heart and creativity to make it compelling
Lost Ember is a great adventure through a world reclaimed by nature following the days of man. Only taking a few hours to get through, it manages to tell a meaningful and necessary story without ever overstaying its welcome. The visually pleasing art style coupled with some neat gameplay mechanics are enough to overcome some gameplay hiccups. Lost Ember is an experience that will stick with well past the credit roll.
We tell you, it’s a good game! It’s not average! It might have some problems here and there, but you have to admit it is a “Good” game.
Lost Ember is a game for those who enjoy nature, animals, and a touching storyline. Although there's not much to do during gameplay, you may still find yourself enjoying almost every moment. Unfortunately, there are better ways to do so than on the Nintendo Switch.Read More
Lost Ember: A Wolf's Journey.With the critical success of Thatgamecompany's Journey back in 2012, it's a shame more games aren't following the [...]
Lost Ember is laudably ambitious and enjoyable in parts, but it’s hard to wholeheartedly recommend. If you’re prepared for some eyeroll moments as you reset the game because your wombat got stuck in a boulder, you’ll be rewarded with the spectacle of battering through walls as a buffalo, or soaring through rainbows as a hawk. At such moments of wonder, that initial escapist promise of soul-wandering through the animal kingdom feels tantalisingly close. But, in the end, the game’s limitations break the necessary immersion, and bring you back down to earth with a thud.
Lost Ember has its heart and soul in the right place, and every time I discovered a new area I was left amazed with the gorgeous vistas and intense beauty of it all. I also greatly appreciated that this is one of those games that respected my time and, large as its sense of scale is, is over quickly for anyone who doesn’t want to waste time hunting down the collectibles. However, the initial goodwill I felt for the game evaporated quickly when I realised how shallow it really was. I can’t see myself remembering this one, or coming back to it to play it again, and that’s a real pity.
Lost Ember is almost a good game. Its animal exploration mechanics are well-realized. Unfortunately, it's bogged down by technical issues, lackluster storytelling, and frustrating event flagging.