Videogame adaptations from the TV are hardly blessed with a wonderful pedigree. The fact that the developers aren't allowed to reveal any new bombshells is also of concern, after all, we're hoping for an experience somewhat more interesting from a story perspective than simply a re-hash of the first three seasons through the eyes of a new character.
Still, Ubisoft did a wonderful job on Peter Jackson's King Kong, so perhaps we should have more faith in the game's creators, especially as they're working directly with the producers to make the game an authentic Lost 'episode' (albeit somewhat longer than usual tantalising 45 minutes).
The game is due out soon, in fact, and should reach the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 at the end of the month in some regions, yet despite this, the publisher's have been remarkably quiet. Hype has been contained to a few images, a couple of interviews and a trailer or two. Why? Well, for a start, the developers probably don't want to give away too much story or indeed gameplay prior to release - an air of mystery being at the heart of what makes the TV program so compelling. Of course, critics might also say that this is a sign that the game won't live up to fans' expectations.
Richard writes: "Lost will forever hold a place in TV history. Regarded as one of the greatest shows of all-time, it boasted the most expensive pilot episode ever and had a main cast of 14 characters, which was unheard of at the time it first aired back in 2004 – and a year later on British shores.
It was bold and daring at the time and despite drawing to a conclusion nearly 8 years ago, nothing in my eyes has come close since. Naturally then, there were to be other forms of media for fans to engross themselves further in the mythology, and in 2008, at the height of the TV show's popularity, Lost: Via Domus was released on Xbox 360 on the 28th February in Europe."
I must say the show got you hooked from the 1st season on with amazing story telling and what seemed to be an endless budget for a tv show. Alas, the last couple of seasons were lackluster, at least to me. As if they had not anticipated the ending in sight and was writing it as the show went along.
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Surfergirl said this game was looking terrible like two weeks ago. I guess she (he) loses some credibility, eh?
I'm a huge fan of the show but I don't know if the show's producer calling the game "ridiculously awesome" is really that relevent. I think he may be just a bit biased in this case. I am praying that the gameplay is at least average so I can pick the game up because I don't know if 8 episodes are gonna hold me over this year.
Never understood the attraction of the show, no matter how good the reviews, the source material is weak at best to me.
Wait, PLAY says a game is amazing?! NO! *cough*Monster Madness, Lair, I-Ninja, Killer7, P.N. 03, DOAX2, Second Sight, Xyanide - 9/10*cough* (I will say Killer7 was good, but not 9 good)
good stuff, been waiting to get my jrpg fix