Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10443 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Konami
• Released on: 2007-05-11
• Rating: To Be Announced
• Platform: Nintendo DS
• Subtitled in: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
• Dimensions: .44 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
The original Lost in Blue won a legion of fans with its clever setting and use of the Nintendo DS's touch screen capabilities. For Lost in Blue 2, Konami has worked to build on the basis of the original game to create an even deeper, more involving sequel. Once again, the player is cast as a young man who, along with a female friend, is washed up on the beach of an apparently deserted island. Working together, the pair must search for a way off the island, but also survive the many dangers that lay ahead.

The game has been designed to force the player into thinking about how they would survive in such an environment. Initially, this involves finding food and weapons, before exploring the island. But, as in real life, exploration is tiring, so the pair must rest, drink water to avoid dehydration, and find further means of sustenance especially as the mountainous nature of the island also necessitates the heroes climbing steep rock faces and hills.

In addition to the physical elements the pair faces, Lost in Blue 2 also makes more extensive use of the touch screen capabilities of the Nintendo DS. Items are easily collected and examined by the player, while the stylus is now used for carpentry, wicker work, cooking food that would otherwise make the heroes ill, and skin diving. The two characters also boast individual skills, with the male character more physically adept at climbing, fighting and recovering his energy levels, while the girl is more accurate with a bow and arrow, can hold her breath underwater for longer and is more adept at finding ingredients for meals.

Other new elements include the ability to fight wild animals when threatened, using whatever weapons the pair have accrued. Similarly, the island's tropical location leaves the heroes exposed to hurricanes and earthquakes, adding an unpredictable element to a game that constantly surprises and delights the player.

Customer Reviews

Even better!
If you enjoyed Lost in Blue first time round then I definitely recommend this one.If you've never played it before but you like life simulation games then give it a try. It's not as hard as some reviews suggest and when you do find something or somewhere new it's very rewarding.There's a lot more to do this time, more places to live and a much larger island.You can play as a boy or a girl and your partner will look after him/herself if you leave supplies in his/her backpack and tell them that you're going out for a few days.The building mini game is much improved as is the cooking. Diving is also included but it takes some practice getting used to it. Overall an excellent game which is highly addictive.

Great very addictive game, but you need patience!
I got this game after buying Sims Castaway and finishing it within a few days! The reviews for this game said it was really hard to survive so thought I'd give it a go as I wanted a challenge.

After trying to play it for a few days and getting extremely frustrated with it because I kept dying and not being able to get into the game I gave up on it for a few months! What I fool I was.

I got it out again 2 weeks ago and decided to be patient and not explore too far too quickly. I quickly noticed ways I could get further without dying and now I have found all sorts of ways to cook, hunt, build a 2nd hut etc. I have been totally addicted to it since starting back up on it and I only wish I'd given it more of a go in the first place.

This game is much more difficult than Sims 2 Castaway and because of this I have found it much more rewarding as you have to work hard and be patient for every new item to discover and every day survival!

I completely recommend this game, but keep in mind that you need to be patient and you will be rewarded!!!

Sadly marred by ridiculous food/water/energy levels
This is exactly the sort of game I thought I would love. The story line is great. However Ive only had this game 3 days and its driving me nuts already. You have to explore the island to get any further in the game, yet the characters food, water and energy levels plummet spectacuraily every time you leave the comfort of "home" so it makes it near impossible to get far without dropping dead! It totally ruins the game because of this. Its a shame as this could have been a great game.