Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

DON'T NOD (Don't Nod Montréal)

PlayStation 5; Windows (PC); Xbox Series X/SPaid (retail & digital; included in PS Plus catalog at launch)

Health Score

GOOD

Official Website

About This Game

A single-player, narrative adventure about four friends whose summer together in 1995 and a mysterious secret reverberate into the present day. Players control Swann across two timelines, making dialogue and story choices while using a camcorder mechanic to record and edit moments that shape memory and relationships. The tone is nostalgic, emotional, and grounded, with supernatural undertones used as a metaphor for memory and trauma.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

2/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Negatives

•Contains mature themes (sexual content
•drug/alcohol use
•strong language and some blood) that are unsuitable for young children
•Limited interactivity and episodic split-release structure may frustrate players expecting more gameplay

Positives

•Strong
•character-driven storytelling and emotional depth
•Authentic '90s nostalgia and a creative camcorder/memoir mechanic that supports player expression

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Official Ratings

ESRB

Mild BloodSexual ThemesStrong LanguageUse of Drugs and AlcoholViolence

Single-player only; no in-game microtransactions; online features require platform account (no in-game chat)

PEGI

ViolenceBad LanguageDrugsSexual Themes (varies by regional listing)

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not appropriate — mature themes, sexual content, and language make this unsuitable for preschool children.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not appropriate — contains sexual themes, drug/alcohol references, strong language, and mild blood; avoid for young children.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally not recommended — thematic material (sexual themes, substance use, strong language) may be upsetting; parental review advised for mature preteens.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Caution advised — older teens may understand the themes, but the game is rated M and includes sexual themes, drug/alcohol use, and strong language; parental guidance recommended for 15-year-olds.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate for older teens (17+) who can handle mature themes and strong language; intended audience are mature players interested in narrative-driven emotional stories.