The Lost City (video game)

The Lost City is a point-and-click adventure puzzle game developed and published by Fire Maple Games. Originally released on iOS and Android mobile platforms, it has since been ported to other platforms including PC and Nintendo Switch.

The game centers around exploring a hidden, ancient city rumored to be located deep within a misty forest. Players assume the role of an unnamed descendant of a family of explorers, following in their ancestors' footsteps to uncover the secrets of the lost city and break a mysterious curse that keeps it trapped in perpetual seasonal change.

Gameplay primarily involves exploring static scenes, collecting items, solving environmental puzzles, and interacting with the environment to progress the story. Puzzles often involve logic, observation, and the use of collected items in creative ways. The game features a visual style characterized by detailed pre-rendered backgrounds and a mystical atmosphere.

The story unfolds through the discovery of diary entries, inscriptions, and other clues scattered throughout the environment. These provide historical context, insights into the city's inhabitants, and hints toward puzzle solutions. The narrative focuses on the city's history, its connection to the four seasons, and the nature of the curse that has befallen it. The player's ultimate goal is to restore the city to its former glory and lift the curse.

The Lost City is generally praised for its engaging puzzles, atmospheric presentation, and immersive story. It is considered a representative of the point-and-click adventure genre on mobile devices.