Thank you
Sun May 07 2017 Elibats1983Playing this game was like reading an incredibly interesting book, a real page turner, combined with the experience of solving the puzzles of an escape game. Like with a good book you get to the end and you wish it was longer. But I don't think it was too short either. I played this game for hours on end but I think most people would play it over the course of several weeks. But if you're like me you won't be able to put it down and will even look up a couple hints, because honestly there were a few passwords I never would have guessed and it's better to cheat a little than give up on the game.
I have never written an app review before but I just had to thank the developers for creating this game and encourage them to make more. I would pay another $1.99 for a game like this in a heartbeat.
This game could really change some people's lives. Five stars, no regrets.
Good but a bit short
Wed May 22 2019 Tom StitzerHad a great time playing but I'd be lying if I said it didn't feel too short. In the end the sorry it's good and well told and was a natural progression so I do feel complete and satisfied but am hoping the next will be longer. After reading a review of one of the their newer similar games, I bought this one and two of the devs other games all at once because I like this concept.
One glitchy thing: while playing, I had gotten to the diary section and was reading it but fell asleep because it was late. When I woke up and opened the game later, all my progress was gone. I am relatively sure I didn't do anything so maybe a glitch? I used a guide to get back to the diary quickly and then finally finished the game. It was a bit frustrating to have to do that but like I said above, good game.
Im getting Chills
Thu Jul 26 2018 LilbuztahsIts incredible to think that in this day and age. You can learn everything about someones life through their phone. With a little investigation and time you can learn about the kind of person they were, the people they lived with and who they want to be. A Normal Lost Phone excels in telling a story the story of a person with a lot of troubles, with a family who doesn't understand. Its easy to navigate with a lovely soundtrack and I found myself reading everything in the phone to learn more about Sam’s life. By the end of the story I found myself running throughout the entire system trying to find a way to send a message to Sam. I was so invested in the story I wanted to reach out to them, I wanted to communicate to this fictional character. It was incredible, I loved this app very much.
Short, But Quality
Sun Sep 22 2019 2Baba2YagaI had a hard time deciding between four and five stars. While the game is interesting and creative, it was also far too short and I feel they really didn’t milk the unique setting of the game enough. There are many creative ways to incorporate puzzles into the framing device if the game, but I don’t think the creators explored those options nearly enough.
On the other hand, this game manages to tell a compelling enough story, the puzzles that are there are solid, and the music is some of the best I’ve ever heard in a mobile game. Ultimately I am giving this five stars because I would like to see more of this kind of investigative game on the app store, and for managing to tell a classic LGBTQ story without falling into horrible outdated cliche.
A compelling experience
Tue Jul 25 2017 seal0502I had watched a couple of YouTubers play this game before, which kind of spoiled it. However, I fell absolutely in love with it and wanted to play it for myself. When I did play it, it was so much more immersive. I felt like I was actually going through a real phone and reading the story of a real person. It was amazingly executed, and I love it so much.
I don't usually buy apps, but this was well worth it. It's such a beautiful story. The graphics and music are so pleasant, it's very colorful and calming. I think this game certainly brought attention to a subject that is very important in today's world, and it really told the story well.
More PSA than game - spoilers
Sat Sep 23 2017 jason++I finished this ‘game’ a few minutes at a time over the course of a couple days. I was intrigued at first, but it soon became apparent that this is not so much a game meant to be enjoyable for the players as it is a means to push a message. The reveal has the player reading long passages of a fake forum meant to give insight into the life of the main character who is transgender.
I’m not upset about the message, but I feel that the game was incorrectly described in the App Store. The developers true aim is to help people empathize with trans people. But they pretend that the game is a mystery/voyeur game to attract interest that they know would not exist if they were forthcoming about their motives.
I am a supporter of the LGBTQ community, but I feel like I got tricked and ripped-off with this purchase. Honestly, I would have been better off spending an hour or two reading over an LGBTQ subreddit.
Thoughtful story
Wed Apr 15 2020 Unsociable CandyI’m a casual gamer, I don’t play much aside from Tetris, but I thought I’d give this a try! So from the opinion I’d say this was a lot of fun! The story was really interesting and rummaging around for passwords wasn’t too challenging with some thought. As the story progressed I had a lot of “aha!” moments.
I learned more about the lgbt community as a whole, some things I didn’t know or understand before make more sense now.
Honestly it’s a fun game you can play through in one afternoon. I just wish it was longer! Twice as long? Still I’m glad I made the purchase.
Not a game
Sat Jul 15 2017 northpaulI tried out A Normal Lost Phone and was done with it in 30 minutes. I think it would have worked better as a short story because it really didn't need to be a "game", if you can call it that. Just a little bit added to it could have made it an actual game but as is it is just short text snippets and bad/obvious number puzzles. Just let me interact with some of the characters. Give me a puzzle that isn't figuring out some dumb kid's obvious number passwords. And I really didn't like the ability to not interact by the end of the game since in real life I would have texted the dad or mom. Regardless of circumstances, no parent should have to wonder where their kid disappeared to unless there is domestic violence or something extreme. I won't go into it further since I don't want to spoil anything but I didn't enjoy it overall.
I'm lost for words
Sun Aug 06 2017 shaylamariahI never thought in a million years that I would EVER write an (honest) review for a game but today- my mind is changed. This game is amazing. When I got to the end, i was speechless by what i had to do and when i did it, i cried. there's so much hatred in this world right now simply because people just don't have the time to stop the hatred and just listen. "it" doesn't have to be your lifestyle for a person to need to understand equity. this game really shocked me and if only one person learned something by playing this game, then it was worth it. thank you for this touching story. very emotional.
Thoroughly impressive.
Mon Jun 05 2017 Rubah RenardPerfect combination of nonlinear storyline and puzzle solving challenge. The player can explore most parts in any order, yet some information is only useful after other areas are explored, striking the perfect balance between freedom and direction. It really captures the feel of exploring someone's private world and seeing it unfold one interesting step at a time. I played all in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. The game set ambitious sights and then followed through admirably. I wish there were more interactive stories this engaging and accessible. Seriously, well done.
