Lost in Time (video game)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Products | Lost in Time |
Lost in Time is a computer adventure game from 1993, both created and distributed by Coktel Vision. Promoted as "The first Interactive Adventure Film utilizing Full Motion Video Technology," it integrates four visual components: full motion video, hand-painted and digitized backgrounds, alongside 3D decor.
Plot
In 1992, a woman investigating a shipwreck is inexplicably sent back to the year 1840, when the vessel was still intact. As she seeks a way to return to her original era, she uncovers important truths about her own history.
Release
The European launch was divided into two separate parts available on 3.5" Floppy disks sold individually. Meanwhile, the concurrent CD-ROM edition, titled Lost in Time: Parts 1 & 2, combined both segments and featured enhanced video sequences with improved frame rate and digitized voiceovers. In North America, the game was distributed on both floppy disks and CD-ROM; however, the floppy disk edition was offered as a single complete release.
Reception
Electronic Entertainment awarded the title an 8 out of 10 score, whereas PC Zone rated it at 69%. In April 1994, Computer Gaming World commented that although the gameplay mechanics and 3D navigation were smooth, the audiovisual quality did not match that of games such as Inca. Despite some difficult puzzles, the game provided sufficient entertainment for enthusiasts of time-travel narratives.