ABC's popular and enigmatic
drama comes to gamers in the form of
Lost: Via Domus, although series fans looking for answers to the show's mysteries may be out of luck. While the plot of
Via Domus intertwines with that of the first two seasons of
Lost, the main character is a previously unseen Oceanic 815 survivor named
Elliot, and, due to a bad case of amnesia, even
Elliot doesn't know who he is. In true
Lost style, playable flashbacks let gamers help him piece together his memory, and the game is handled episodically, with each chapter featuring a recap and a mini-cliffhanger.
More
adventure than
action,
Via Domus often finds
Elliot solving puzzles, like helping
Jack stem the flow of jet fuel from the plane or tinkering with fuseboxes to open doors.
Elliot, a photojournalist, can take pictures throughout the game as well, and will be required to do so during flashbacks in order to piece together events leading up to his arrival on the island. However, fits of
action do come in the form of frenzied escapes from the frighteningly powerful Black Smoke and dodging bullets fired by the Others. Gamers must also barter goods with many of the show's mainstays, and exploring familiar locations like the Swan Station and the Black Rock will help players unravel
Elliot's mysterious story, and bring him one step close to finding a way home.
~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide
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