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Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a lgbtq+, choices matter and female protagonist game
developed and published by DON'T NOD.
Released on February 18th 2025 is available only on Windows
in 11 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Korean and Spanish - Latin America.
It has received 3,765 reviews of which 3,294 were positive and 471 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 23.99€ on Steam with a 40% discount.
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- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-2700K or AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GPU supporting DirectX 12 with Shader Model 6.6 is mandatory, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 560, 4GB or Intel ARC A380, 6GB
- Storage: 48 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Installation requires a SSD
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Description Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a 3D narrative-driven game with filming gameplay. You play Swann Holloway, a 43-yo woman who goes back to her hometown after 27 years radio silence to try to piece back together why she and her friends made a promise never to see each other again. The game takes place roughly 85% in summer of 1995 as Swann spends an epic summer with her new group of friends and tries to record everything with the camcorder she got for her 16th birthday, and the rest in 2022 as she tries to unlock her repressed memories with two of her three friends from the past. Filming things in the game is a core mechanic in that it is required to advance the story and is the main mechanic by which you accrue collectibles. You will be rewarded for your effort by multiple remixes of your recordings along the story. Game is divided into Tape 1 and Tape 2. That is more of a historical mark as Tape 2 was released a couple of months after Tape 1. It leaves some traces in the achievements and game menu, but you can mostly ignore the distinction. The three friends from 1995 are all potential love interests, though to qualify them as such feels restrictive. Depending on your choices in the game, you can end up anywhere on an impressive scale from "We're cool" all the way to "First love" going through "BFFs", "Crush" and more. Note that all four people in the friend (or more) group are cis women. Pros ✅ [*] Rock solid soundtrack (a very relevant thing to the plot) [*] Stellar voice acting [*] Good-looking graphics aiming for atmosphere more than photorealism [*] Poignant and slightly tragic coming-of-age story [*] Deep relationship system that feels more realistic (for better and worse) than that of most dating sims [*] Impressive amount of details change based on choices (for maximum replayability and headaches for guide writers) [*] Realistic teenagers with skin problems and various body types [*] Most achievement-hunter friendly system ever (collectible mode is a godsend) Cons ❌ [*] Choices never impact the big beats of the story, only the details... butterfly effect this is not [*] UI tells you when you have gained or lost points with your friends, but not whom... often obvious, sometimes really not so [*] Slow pace of the game in general and rare option to skip cinematics (mostly you can only do so in collectible mode) [*] Some funny non game-breaking bugs (YMMV) [*] Best ending is still no happy ending, brace yourself Verdict ⚖ Disclaimer: as an older lesbian dork millenial, I am so much the target demographic of this story, I feel seen. I'll try to be as objective as possible, but know that this game resonated with me on many levels of my identity. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a good story. One that would have probably found its audience as a movie or TV show just fine. The gameplay of trying to capture the best moments of the most epic summer ever with a camcorder is simultaneously a clever trick to force you to pay more attention to your surroundings and to identify more deeply with the protagonist. Swann Holloway will live rent free in my mind forever. So will Kat, Autumn, and Nora, to a lesser extent. DON'T NOD did not just tell a random story, they created people that felt genuine, raw, exasperating at times and only more lovable for their imperfections and asperities. A love letter to the 90s, to punk music, to bullied kids, to baby lesbians, to self-doubting artists, and to introverts who love their humans. I will recommend this game to anyone who isn't a raging homophobe. Note that romance is not a necessary component of the storytelling: you can be "just" friends with all three of them. And that friendship will be no less deep and meaningful, as it should be, for friendship is more precious than most media give it credit for. For achievement hunters out there, my suggestion is to play the game once without any guidance, to enjoy the world and story. Then play it a second time with a guide to achieve good relationships with all three friends (necessary for some achievements). Everything else can be cleaned up in Collectible mode, so don't ruin your time in Velvet Cove with it. See you in hell! You'll fit in well
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This game really touched me. I cried a lot while playing. The story feels so real, like these are real friends, and the emotions hit hard. I wasn’t ready for how deep it gets.
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Generally speaking I can only recommend this game to a very specific audience. You must be either a big fan of Don't nod's work and/or realllly like slow paced interactive story games. The game is very atmospheric, they nailed the 90s aesthetic and vibes, it has a great soundtrack and gorgeous art style but the pacing is really slow. And by that I mean reeeeaaaalllly slow. It almost feels like nothing really happens until the end of Tape 1. Almost lost my patience with this game at one point. Plus the character you play with, Swann, is a very awkward loser teen, it's almost painful to play as her sometimes. Things pick up a little bit in Tape 2. It is much shorter in length but more happens however I would say that the conclusion to the story in the past timeline ends somewhat abruptly. In the end I am glad I played this but it certainly wouldn't end up in my top 10 of all the games I've played this year and I've played quite a few. Draw your own conclusions from this.
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This is honestly one of the most underrated games out there. And before I continue: no, nobody is forcing you to see LGBTQ content. If you’re not a dumbass and don’t pick the most obvious choices that lead to it, you won’t see any of it. I’ve got a few games in my library, and I’m pretty picky about what I actually play instead of just idling for trading cards or never touching at all. Yet, after completing this game in about 16 hours, I’d say it’s the second best game Don’t Nod has ever created, right after Life is Strange 1. Well, If you’ve got a stone where your heart should be, or if you’re already dead inside, this game isn’t for you. You’ll probably get bored or hate it. But if you actually give it a chance, you’ll notice how much love the developers put into it. It’s basically a story about four people becoming friends: hanging out, laughing, being awkward, and enjoying themselves while having the time of their lives, all mixed with some very cool 90s style music and art. There’s a sprinkle of mystery here and there, just don’t expect Stranger Things or X-Files material. It’s more subtle. Yes, the dialogue can be awkward or cringy at times, but let’s be real, weren’t we all sometimes cringe at that age? That’s what makes it feel so real. The characters are awkward, flawed, funny, and genuinely likeable and relatable. A small negative I noticed: the voice acting doesn’t always perfectly sync with the characters, and Nora’s hair was flickering around in the bar. But aside from that, the voice acting itself is very enjoyable and lovely. The music and soundtrack are excellent. I already added some tracks to my Apple Music playlist. The graphics and environments are gorgeous and detailed, and you get enough freedom to explore and discover some extras. With all the beautiful areas, it’s also a great game for people who love taking screenshots. The videocamera mechanic is another cool feature. You can record your own videos, mix them together, and by the end of the game, you get a little movie with most of your clips combined. That’s super fun. Still, in some parts I really wished we could just take a picture instead of recording random items. And I have to say, the lakeshore scene alone with drinks, laughs, dandelions, sparklers, fireflies, marshmallows by the campfire was pure wholesomeness. Those tiny moments made me love the game even more. It’s just so pure. The end of Tape One hit me like a truck. No spoilers, but it left me speechless and in tears. The end of Tape Two was sad and wholesome at the same time. Choices matter and lead to different endings in the game, so there's some replay value if you wanna see everything. PS: Call Kat in Tape 2. Trust me. (285-555-0919) PPS: There’s an extra scene after the credits, so don’t close the game too soon. Overall, this game is something special. It’s cozy, emotional, and heartwarming, and it deserves way more attention than it’s getting. If you enjoy story driven games that actually make you feel something, this is an absolute must play. You won’t have to see any LGBTQ content if you just don’t pick the super obvious choices that lead to it. Since the game has replay value with multiple endings, it was totally worth it for me, even at full price. <3
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Well friends Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (✿◠‿◠) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3578733596 Before I start, I want to make a few criticisms because when I first installed and launched the game, it was a bit boring especially when I had to sit and just read dialogue or hold the camera It could have been more exciting 😎️ ❤️ But I gradually got drawn into the story of the game and these issues didn't really grab my attention anyway However, I will say that you might get a little bored at first (╥﹏╥) But don't give up too quickly Keep playing It will gradually become more interesting and you will become more involved in the story ^o^ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3563640160 Well, the game has a very beautiful and deep story that you will become more and more attracted to as you progress through it I really enjoyed it and I'm ready to play it again and start over. It's really beautiful And I really love this game because it beautifully depicts the little things around us, things we might never have clearly known existed 😎️💙 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3539491152 🦋 🦋 🦋 The game's visual effects are incredibly high and beautiful, making the story even more beautiful, and the game's graphics are excellent 🦋 🦋 🦋 ♫ ♫ The songs in the game are great and I really love this combination of story and songs, it's unique ♫ ♫ The game's story clearly showed us that we should appreciate our loved ones before it's too late and make time for them while they're still with us 💕 💕 💕 ✨ ✨ And know that sometimes we need to step out of our comfort zone and let go of everything ✨ ✨ 💗️ 💗️ 💗️ Maybe beautiful things await us 💗️ 💗️ 💗️
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is currently priced at 23.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is currently available at a 40% discount. You can purchase it for 23.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage received 3,294 positive votes out of a total of 3,765 achieving a rating of 8.43.
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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage was developed and published by DON'T NOD.
Yes, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is not playable on MacOS.
No, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is not playable on Linux.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. Explore additional content available for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage on Steam.
No, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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DON'T NOD
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