If you were a fan of Lost in Blue, you'll LOVE the changes they've made!
Gameplay: If you haven't been introduced to the series yet, Lost in Blue is all about surviving on a deserted island. You'll spend a good portion of your time dashing around the island providing for you and your counterpart castaway, whether it be collecting firewood or food. However, the designers have implemented plenty of new mini-games that make the different tasks much more fun than the first time around. Cooking, for example, actually feels like cooking, because the food is represented, and the player is required to stir, fry and boil their food to perfection. Not only that, some new elements have been added as well, like combat with wild animals. How can a game that incorporates bare-knuckle fighting a wolf be bad?
AI: Yeah, if there would be a problem with this game... it'd be the AI. We're not just talking any random AI, I'm referring to your partner on the island. They still can't go get their own water or food, and often leads to situations where the player will be rushing back to feed/clothe/burp the AI, only to keel over themselves from multiple spider bites. The learning curve has EVERYTHING to do with adjusting to the uselessness of the AI. Keep in mind though, that unlike in Lost in Blue 1, your alternate is a LOT faster, and barely slows you down. My tip here would be to bring them along, everywhere. It's like having an extra backpack, and you can feed them when they get low on food. Additionally, the AI can be sent to collect food for you to cook, and firewood. So, not entirely useless.
Sounds: The music has been remixed, but often recalls the original score. I'll be honest, it can occasionally be annoying, especially when entering swamp zones and hear that ridiculously depressing music cue up. Additionally, I'm pretty sure they've used the same voice actors who did Skye and Keith to voice Amy and Jack. Do I really care? Meh,
Graphics: Everything seems a little bit nicer than the previous version. The characters displayed on the top screen are colourful. Some of the textures are a little grainy, like the grassy areas, but, I'm not complaining much. Overall, the graphics are really the least of my concern.
Random Notes of Interest: -You can choose to be Amy or Jack. This changes the storyline slightly, but especially the dialogue. -Thank GOD, the bamboo is in a convenient location. Anyone who played the original knows what I mean when I say the high tide was the bane of my virtual existence. -There's a new mini-game for making shell-necklaces and building as well, and they're fairly decent.
-There's multiplayer, but I haven't had the chance to try it out.
Overall: I really enjoyed Lost in Blue 1, and Lost in Blue 2 hasn't disappointed me so far. I actually plan on finishing the game! Considering I rarely if ever finish games I'm playing, this is saying a lot. I'd recommend the game to anyone interested in survival and a slower paced game.