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Lost: Via Domus | 
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| From: Ubisoft
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $31.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 1519
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 52381
Model: 008888523819
UPC: 008888523819
EAN: 0008888523819
ASIN: B000VNS9D6
Release Date: February 27, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: New, factory sealed!
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| Features:
| • | Play as a survivor of Oceanic Flight 815: Confront your dark past, seek your redemption, and ultimately find a way home | | • | Explore familiar locations, unravel mysteries, and interact with the main characters from the show | | • | Solve puzzles, outsmart enemies, battle the smoke monster, and overcome many other challenges to survive the island and come out alive |
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Product Description
As a passenger of Oceanic flight 815, you survived the crash and find yourself on an uncharted island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. As you begin to unravel mysteries of the island, you begin to discover secrets of your own. You will have to understand your past mistakes in order to survive and find your way home?
You and other survivors are marooned on this mysterious island - lost from civilization. But there's more to the island than meets the eye. It is a civilization onto itself with an ominous history and present. From invisible creatures and forces, you are not alone. Is it possible that the crash was not an accident? Each character must discover a path, a very special path, where the core of energy meets the individual. Through adventures against hidden mysteries, you need to find answers that may help you find the way home.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Walk (Don't Run) to Rent (Not Buy) This One April 30, 2008
The series "Lost" is one of the finest in television history. However, the tie-in products never fail to underwhelm.
The makers of "Lost: Via Domus" faced a nearly impossible task: create a story-based game that fits credibly into a show that's already got three seasons under its belt and that comes to a decent conclusion even though the show won't end for several more years. Unfortunately, not only did Ubisoft Montreal flub this one, they also forgot the basics of making an interesting and enjoyable video game.
You play as a passenger on flight 815 who suffers from amnesia after the crash. You meet with characters from the show and travel to island locales while trying to piece together your past. The interaction with other characters is very lock-step, i.e. you say this, they reply that. This linear pattern becomes an overwhelming attribute to the entire game to the point that you feel like you're watching a (very mediocre) episode rather than actually performing anything yourself.
Your memory comes back via dream sequences where you have to "photograph" select elements to unlock new information. As meager as that sounded, I've just made it sound like more fun than it even is. You replay the same looped dream over and over again trying to balance framing and focus to get just the shot that it's looking for. This element of gameplay alternates between bland and flat-out tedious.
In between these revelation sequences, you go on simple quests that involve familiar show elements such as the hatch, the Black Rock, the Others, etc. Again, it's all very linear stuff - go there, get that item, bring it back here, etc. There are holes in the script that allow you to break out of this sequence, but you still end up getting handcuffed by the game anyway. For instance, you collect coconuts (suddenly it's Gilligan's Island) and other island goodies to trade for useful wares. I bucked the system and saved up enough to get a gun from Sawyer earlier than the developers intended, but was then completely unable to use it until much later in the game when it was necessary for the story. But this led to ridiculous situations in the meantime - for example, if I'm carrying a loaded gun, why would I allow myself to be put into a holding cell and stripped of all my possessions? There should at least be options for how to handle situations, but there aren't. This also reduces replayability to zero.
The graphics are generally very good and the facial models of familiar characters are well-done, even if their movements are a bit robotic. Voice talent is provided from many of the show's actors, but the ones who are substitutes really stick out - particularly Sawyer, who sounds like a cross between Ross Perot and Yosemite Sam.
The only upside to the game is the ease of achievements. If you're into boosting your gamerscore, then you've come to the right place. With the entire game taking only about eight hours to complete, it's the easiest 1000 points you'll ever rack up. Just another reason why this one is a title better rented than owned.
 Great for Fans! March 28, 2008
This game was pretty good. I enjoyed the story, which was true to the Lost universe and the ending too. Graphically, the recreation of the areas in Lost was pretty spot on. Some of the characters from the show didn't look exactly like themselves and the voices weren't perfect either. But I felt like I was in Lost and enjoyed it very much. It wasn't too hard to get those 1000 points in gamerscore achievements either. So if you're looking for some easy points, pick this up.
On the down side, the game is pretty short. Most likely it will last 4-6 hours for the average gamer. Also, if you aren't a fan of the show, most likely you will not enjoy this game. References to specific things that happened on the show will probably just confuse you.
Overall, I was enjoyed playing the game.
Lost the series video game. March 23, 2008
The LOST: Via Domus game is somewhat fun to play but way to short. I wish it would have more action sequences. I would say it is a mediocre adventure game. I only bought it because I am a huge fan of LOST. Recommended for hardcore LOST fans only. Casual fans would be better off renting this game.
a rental for a LOST superfan, IF SHE/SHE must...... March 16, 2008
Not a lot of pros for this game. If you're a fan of LOST and the old computer adventure games where you just run around, look at things, and talk to NPC's then this game is probably for you. Aside from the Walking/Looking/Talking aspect there isn't too much left. A half a dozen variations on the same puzzle throughout as well as a picture taking mission each episode. RENT THIS GAME.....its incredibly short. I'd never played Via Domus before and never at any point did i cheat my way though with gamefaqs (they're not needed) and still i cleared the game right around three and a half hours. so if you don't mind spending the money on such a short rental, then i would suggest you do so. You'll get a good 900-1000 achievement points out of it.
 Not as bad as everyone says... March 13, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
First off, you must understand that this game was not meant for hardcore gamers that devour games all the time. This game was meant for lovers of the LOST TV series. No, it's gameplay isn't great. No, the graphics aren't great. And no, the voice acting (or voice wannabes) aren't great either. But I don't think the makers were really trying to make a "BioShock" or "Gears of War". This game fits nicely into the LOST story line. If you are a lover of the show then you'll enjoy moments that "bring you back" to some of the most memorable times in LOST history. I found the story, while short and not too deep, to fit in with other stories the TV series goes into. The flash back scenes were fun and the twist at the end still has me confused in a way that only LOST can. You also visit cool places like the hatch, the beach, and the black rock. I definitely only recommend this game as a rental unless you can find it cheap. I beat the game with all 1000 achievement points in less then 5 hours. Also the achievements are pretty fun to unlock as well. So, if you love the show, rent it, enjoy it, beat it. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SEEN UP THROUGH SEASON 3 OF THE SERIES. OTHERWISE YOU GET SOME SHOW SPOILERS.
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