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Guide Izzy through diary pages and the fantasy she writes, using words as platforms and tools to reshape each path.
Released 06 Apr 2021
Turn Words into Platforms
Reshape Paths with Words
Explore Izzy's Fantasy
A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.
Developed by Sketchbook Developments, Fourth State, Sketchbook Games · Published by Sketchbook Games
You follow Izzy, a young girl, through her diary and the fantasy world she is writing. Her thoughts and experiences connect the two settings as the story unfolds.
In diary sections, walk on written words and use them to solve puzzles. In the fantasy land of Estoria, use word magic to change your surroundings and make a path forward.
Progress through chapters and make choices that affect how the story unfolds. You can also search Estoria for collectible fireflies, while the game explores family, loss, and healing.
Players often praise the heartfelt story and its treatment of grief, along with the watercolor visuals and the contrast between diary pages and fantasy scenes. Reviewers also enjoy using words to solve puzzles, while several note that the gameplay is deliberately simple and the experience is short.
Lost Words is an atmospheric narrative adventure that takes place in the personal diary entries belonging to a young girl named Izzy that will unfold as you explore a fantasy land where words hold immense power. Featuring an immersive story crafted by renowned games writer Rhianna Pratchett, Lost Words: Beyond the Page will mesmerize players with its unique blend of gameplay mechanics and striking watercolour aesthetic. Driven by the player’s curiosity, the world of Estoria and the power it holds will serve as the engine that will propel Izzy through this deeply personal narrative, resulting in a truly memorable experience.
Navigate 2D worlds set inside a young girl’s diary by walking on the words and using them to solve a variety of puzzles.
Explore an emotionally moving, fully-voiced narrative developed by renowned games writer Rhianna Pratchett as you make decisions that will alter how the story will unfold, making each playthrough unique.
Discover the watercolour world presented in the pages of the diary as well as the vibrant fantasy world of Estoria.
Harness words to alter the environment around you to create a safe passage for the protagonist in an entirely unique and refreshing style of platforming.
Meaningful Exploration. Gather collectible fireflies scattered across the lands of Estoria for an additional challenge.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 21 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
