
Lost Records: 90s Nostalgia Meets Teen Drama
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Dive into 90s Nostalgia with Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Remember the fuzzy glow of CRT monitors and the thrill of recording your favorite shows on VHS? Don’t Nod Montréal’s new game, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, taps directly into that 90s nostalgia, delivering a story about teenage friendship, drama, and a hint of the supernatural.
A Familiar, Yet Fresh Experience
Fans of Life is Strange will recognize Don’t Nod’s signature style: emotionally charged moments and choices that matter. Bloom & Rage, however, leans heavily into the 90s setting, giving the game’s creators to work using an era-specific culture, escaping the risk of outdated teenage slang.
You play as Swann, exploring two timelines: her present-day self, reconnecting with long-lost friends, and her awkward teenage years in 1995, set in Velvet Cove town. The game cleverly expands dialogue options. Examining objects around you can open new conversation paths, making interactions feel more dynamic.
More Than Just Nostalgia
A key part of the game is Swann’s camcorder. You’ll document her life, capturing moments and even creating short films. This might seem like filler, but it reveals Swann’s way of interacting with the world.
The game features:
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