Lost: Via Domus

 Xbox 360
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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 66
  3. Negative: 17 out of 66
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  1. FeerFrikazus
    Sep 10, 2017
    6
    No es un gran juego pero tampoco es horrible, es simple y no tiene una gran duración pero si te gusta la serie vas a disfrutarlo, en algunas partes puede frustrar al jugador pero no por la dificultad del juego (ya que hay muy pocos combates en el juego) si no por no saber como avanzar.
    En fin si te gusta la serie te lo recomiendo si no mejor gastate la plata en otra cosa.
  2. Rem
    Apr 22, 2017
    5
    One of my earliest Xbox 360 games, Lost:Via Domus was a pleasant surprise with its remarkable (for the time) graphics, faithfulness to the TV show, and a plot that genuinely intrigues you at first. All this eventually becomes naught as you peel away the layers and discover a bare bones game that works better as an interactive episode rather than a satisfying gaming experience.

    Taking    One of my earliest Xbox 360 games, Lost:Via Domus was a pleasant surprise with its remarkable (for the time) graphics, faithfulness to the TV show, and a plot that genuinely intrigues you at first. All this eventually becomes naught as you peel away the layers and discover a bare bones game that works better as an interactive episode rather than a satisfying gaming experience.

    Taking place within the show's first two seasons, Via Domus pits you as a survivor of the titular plane crash that sets up the game's events. Once again they play the amnesia card which works well enough, you genuinely want to know what the heck is going on as the game goes back in forth in time as you try to piece together who you are and your role in the story. Notable characters form the show's first few seasons make a return though most of them are there simply for fanservice as they rarely do anything other than hint on future events and subtle references to the TV show, you'll care for none of the characters, but they get the job done of moving the plot along. At every turn of the story you'll be curious as to what happens next only to be stupefied at the game's underwhelming ending, quite meta if you ask me.

    To tell a good story you need a good medium for the player to experience it, and Via Domus' medium is basic at best. For a show about survivors exploring an island in the middle of an ocean, the game is severely linear with little room for deviation from the main path. The game stresses survival mechanics, but none of them are used all that much and none of them are difficult in the slightest. From the trading system to the stealth and hunger mechanics, there is some promise, but none were explored well enough to create a fun, lasting experience. The game also totes puzzles, but there's a grand total of two of them and none were that difficult to solve. Included as well is a conversation system, which ultimately boils down to asking questions and no way to shape your character. The most fun you'll have with the gameplay are the flashback sequences which task you in finding a specific angle to capture a snapshot to get the full picture and gain some insight of the plot.

    The game's visuals are dated nowadays, but for 2008, it was good looking and remarkably detailed. The game's music is something you'd expect from the show, a nice touch from the generic music from other show based games. Via Domus' presentation as a result is pleasing, just not anything special. The greatest sin this game commits aside form the empty gameplay mechanics, is the length. I know the game wasn't based off all the seasons of the show, but this was an opportunity to explore new things yet the game clocks in at 5 hours, with me taking my time. The game ends before it starts to become good and when you charged over 40 dollars at the time for this, it's just insulting.

    Lost: Via Domus, while better than many games based on TV shows, is still lengths away from being a good game itself with its plot that that doesn't quite reach its potential and gameplay that might be better off not existing for how little player interaction it asks of you. It's okay at best, which is more than what most cash grab show based games can even achieve.    … Expand
  3. Barnes1987
    Mar 28, 2017
    7
    As a major fan of the series this game is a bit of a let down. It's still a decent game and well worth a play through for all fans of the series. Not much more than a one time play through waiting for you here.
  4. CoryM.
    Nov 5, 2008
    6
    Without a tie-in to a popular show, this would be an incredibly slow and boring game. Writing far exceeds the actual implementation of the game though, making the story a real part of the Lost universe. Slow pace of the game makes it accessible to casual or young gamers, in particular female fans of the show.
  5. MW
    Mar 25, 2008
    6
    Decent Game if your a fan of the show....plays similar to CSI and other related games. Graphics are decent, especially the characters, but do not make the slow and sometimes painful gameplay disappear. This could have really been an A1 title being such a popular show.....it's worth the play and a p[urchase at a price point lower than 60 bucks.
  6. NickR
    Feb 28, 2008
    6
    WAY too short. I am a fanatical fan of the show, but the game just didn't do it for me. Not enough interaction with the characters and features an extremely and utterly pointless trading system. I only traded like, twice and that was all I needed.

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#72 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 50
  3. Negative: 15 out of 50
  1. AtomicGamer
    72
    Get it, but only if you're really into the show and don't mind some casual adventuring.
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  2. MS Xbox World
    75
    Lost: Via Domus is above the average movie/show turn video game, it has its faults but does have some very nice touches.
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  3. IGN
    55
    At least it only takes five hours to reach the conclusion.
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