You can play this on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. My personal aim here is to hone my skills as an emerging filmmaker.
Oh, the faces in this game are remarkable. They’re incredibly lifelike, full of emotion and depth, almost like real people whose expressions tell stories of their own. I’ve barely scratched the surface, just a few hours into the first section of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. This new release from the Life Is Strange team at Don’t Nod is holding my attention firmly. It retains that same gentle reflection on teenage life in all its clumsy, intense glory. But there’s an added twist: we also get to see these characters as they are in their forties, reflecting on a pivotal summer in the ’90s. As someone who was a ’90s teen now navigating life in my forties, I’m genuinely curious about how the game handles this dual perspective.
In the game, you step into the shoes of Swann, who aspired to be a filmmaker during her teen years. I’m particularly fond of how the game incorporates her early filmmaking passion, letting you film and piece together short montages with her camcorder. There’s a raw honesty to this process, capturing Swann’s whimsical exploration without the constraints of doing things "perfectly," exactly how I believe teens should discover their creative potential. Additionally, the game’s atmosphere is just superb, pulling you into its world effortlessly. While I haven’t fully pieced together where the storyline is headed, I’m set on diving deeper into Lost Records over the weekend to unravel the mysteries from that unforgettable summer. — Carolyn Petit
