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The Lost Child

Kadokawa Games · Jun 19, 2018

PS4 · Switch · Vita

Teen

About

Occult journalist Hayato Ibuki encounters a strange girl during his investigations into a series of mysterious suicides in Tokyo. She implores that Hayato must live, before bestowing upon him a mystical device that allows him to capture celestial and arcane creatures. He is now thrust into a world beyond our own, home to horrific monsters and celestial beings. In it, he must delve into dungeons called Layers and solve the mystery of the device. Where his journey leads him could decide the fate of the our world.

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Scores by platform

PlayStation 4

Critic 6.2 (12 critics) · Gamer 8.4

7.0

Nintendo Switch

Critic 6.1 (8 critics) · Gamer 7.8

7.2

PS Vita

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Critic reviews

  • RPGFan

    Audra Bowling · Feb 23, 2020

    7.0
    El Shaddai fans in particular will no doubt find something to enjoy in The Lost Child, and even diehard dungeon-crawling fans might have a good time. Those without nostalgic fondness for El Shaddai or who aren't quite sold on the genre might be best served giving a series like Shin Megami Tensei a try as their first take on a story-driven dungeon crawler instead.
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  • Pure Nintendo

    Dillan Combs · Jul 17, 2018

    7.0
    The Lost Child is a style of game has been done to death, but there are some interesting ideas found within the aggro and astral burst systems. Sure, the way it presents itself may be a tad lackluster, but if you look past its flaws, you can find a story with a ton of heart. This game’s probably not going to blow you away, but if you can find it cheap, it’s worth the plunge.
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