Current version:PlayStation 5
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a PlayStation 5 adventure game developed by Don't Nod. It centers on story, case, or mission progress, character and object interaction, and objective or clue progression, with controls and information arranged around the DualSense twin sticks, triggers, directional pad, and face buttons, with touchpad, motion input, adaptive triggers, and detailed haptics where the game uses them.

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7.8 / 10
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About this game

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a PlayStation 5 adventure game centered on story, case, or mission progress, character and object interaction, and objective or clue progression. Locations, objectives, and clues gradually open the main chapters, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Theme, character expression, and environmental clues need to support exploration together, while SSD streaming, 4K and HDR output, 3D audio, performance or quality modes, and high-density interfaces need to preserve feedback and information clarity together. The genre-specific limitation is that guidance, objective triggers, camera behavior, or dense text can create search and comprehension costs. Platform conditions also include install size, SSD space, patch version, DualSense battery life, visual mode and frame rate, online dependencies, PS VR2 requirements, and cross-generation version differences affect the current release. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.

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7.8 / 10PlayStation 5

Personal filming makes observation more expressive than simple object inspection.

The camcorder gives Lost Records its strongest interactive identity. Choosing what to film makes environmental exploration feel like the creation of personal memories rather than a checklist of objects. Teenage friendship and a reunion decades later provide complementary perspectives, while the town's color and everyday details build a persuasive atmosphere. Across the complete story, however, the pacing shifts sharply from extended introductions to a faster second half. The balance between supernatural mystery and personal relationships may not satisfy every player. PS5 accessibility options reduce demands for rapid inputs, keeping observation and decisions at the center. It suits patient players interested in intimate conversations and recollection. Play both parts as one journey and leave time to explore through the camera rather than rushing toward answers.

Strengths

  • Camcorder recording enables personal expression
  • Strong small-town and period atmosphere

Weaknesses

  • Uneven pacing and narrative focus across the two tapes

Who it is for: Players who enjoy reflective character stories and filming

Play notes: Play both parts together; the story addresses illness and difficult emotions.

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The shift from prolonged setup to a brisk finale creates uneven pacing.

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Personal filming makes observation more expressive than simple object inspection.

Reviewed7.8 / 10Not provided
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Color and environmental detail establish a persuasive sense of memory and place.

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Reduced rapid-input demands help readers focus on the narrative.

Reviewed8.1 / 10Not provided

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Core information

Developer
Don't Nod
Publisher
Don't Nod
Release date
Feb 18, 2025
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Content kind
Game
Release state
Released
Region
Worldwide
Official website
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Offline minimum players
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Offline maximum players
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Online minimum players
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Online maximum players
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Tags
ExplorationLinear LevelsStory-drivenInvestigationThird PersonFantasySlow BurnMain Story 10–20 HoursSolo-friendlyPuzzle Solving3D Graphics
Supported game languages
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Requires base game
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Standalone
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Age ratings
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Play modes
Single player
Perspectives
Third person

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