Last updated on July 23rd, 2023 at 02:02 pm
A Normal Lost Phone
Step into the gaming world with A Normal Lost Phone, one of the top $2.99 games in the App Store! Crafted with creativity and innovation by Plug In Digital, this captivating Puzzle game is bound to grab your attention. With its content rating of 12+, it caters to a wide audience. Ever since its release on 25th January 2017, it has been constantly updated, with the latest version rolled out on 20th October 2020.
Whether you have a liking for Puzzle, Adventure, games, A Normal Lost Phone is sure to keep you hooked!
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Dive into A Normal Lost Phone
A Normal Lost Phone is a game about exploring the intimacy of an unknown person whose phone was found by the player.
The game takes the shape of a narrative investigation: you have to search the phone’s text messages, pictures and applications, in order to learn about its former owner. Through this phone, you uncover Sam’s life, friends, family and relationships, until the evening when they turn 18 and mysteriously disappear.
Features
- An immersive and intuitive way of introducing the narrative through a fake smartphone interface.
- A game that bridges the gap between reality and fiction by letting players act as themselves. The game asks a simple question: if you close the app but still think about the game, have you truly stopped playing?
- A relatable story that helps build empathy with the characters, allowing to explore difficult topics.
What’s Fresh in the Latest Update?
Discover what’s new in the recent update of A Normal Lost Phone on 20th October 2020:
Adapted the game to modern iPhone and iPad screens and fixed some minor visual glitches.
Hear from the Players – A Normal Lost Phone Reviews
Find out what gamers are saying about A Normal Lost Phone:
Very touching story, fun game mechanics.
Awesome game! Honestly, thank you for making it, thank you! Not only was it a story we could appreciate, it was wonderfully done! Through the story you really did do your best to figure out what to do best, each time you were rewarded for it too! The music was nice! This games deserves a lot! Its unique and has great quality! Thank you.
This game helped us related to our brother. Luckily growing up our parents were the exact opposite of this characters parents. We couldnt imagine having parents who didnt love you for EXACTLY WHO YOU ARE! Its an eye opening game! It really brings light to the hardships the LGBTQ community faces in their everyday life and while growing into adulthood. We really felt a strong connection to Samira, the devs did an amazing job with this one!
As a trans agender lesbian this game is iconic.
We loved this game. Searching through the phone to find puzzle answers while learning about the main characters life was a great way to experience this story.
The game was interesting in the very least. We thoroughly enjoyed playing it but it was a bit short in the time side of things. Besides that its a great game so im giving it 5 stars. It truly is amazing and im happy we got to play it even after we accidentally bought it.
For those reading reviews before buying, this game can be difficult to play if youre not as thorough about details. It is considered a mystery rightfully so. However some complain its too easy. As an avid lover of mysteries, there were some roadblocks we had a difficult time getting started on, and other times it was a bit straight forward. Keep an eye on the details. ;) As for the message of the game, its an amazing one. Its a game we find not just relatable but too relatable. We know too many people in our same demographic experiencing exactly what the overall lore of the game is about. Its a really heartfelt game easier described as a short story with mysterious elements. Our girlfriend told us about it and when we played it together she told us it was a little short. That said, we spent at minimum an hour on it, actively that is, and we loved every minute of it. Despite relatability its an amazing game overall that we were actually drawn to over and over. We played it at work when we were supposed to be busy, even because it has such a unique charm. A similar game series we’ve been drawn to for years is Life Is Strange, a mystery-based CYOA. It strikes us as an inspiration even. While we would actually pay more for this game we do seriously hope theres an independent source of revenue for the team that worked on it as Id like to see it free to play. Having grown up in a poor family, and even another family that didnt let us have privacy or spend any of our money on anything we wanted to, we didnt get to buy mobile games. We feel like this could have a much larger audience and reach more youth if it were free. But ADs would kill the immersion and we wouldnt want to harm the devs. This is an amazing ride. We crave every minute of it. Bought it because our girlfriend said it was good, and it was so good that now her girlfriend wont stop pestering her about how good it was lol.
Please add trigger warnings for sexual assault as well!! But whew- FASTASTIC story. We had no idea what to expect but didnt count on a powerful and MOVING tale! We feel incredibly grateful for every bit of that! Wish there was a way to write a final email to the main character but its almost more moving without that ability. Wow.
This is a wonderful game. Without spoiling too much, we found that we deeply identified with the events, revelations, and emotions that the player discovers throughout the course of the game. This game, while not identical to, tells a story that mirrors events that have occurred in our own life. We highly recommend this game, and while the puzzles can be difficult at times, the rewards and rich storytelling are more than worth it. Thank you to the developers for making this game, and we look forward to playing the sequel.
This game had us in tears by the end. We were so glad Sam had a happy ending she deserved it. This game was most definitely worth the 2 dollars.. As someone closeted we really hope we get a happy ending like sam thank you.
This game means a lot to us, we loved the story. It doesn’t take to long to play and that’s ok and we love it for that. Some sections are sorta hard to understand how to progress but you should get it without a guide or anything. We really recommended this game especially to lgbtqia+ youth.
The title says it all, it is a well written story on what was at time of release a very hot topic. You will grow attached to the character and root for them to come out ahead. The game is too short to charge money for it. There is zero replay value as there is only one possible ending. And honestly the art is mediocre at best. This is not even in the same league as the other found phone games like Sara is Missing and Simulacra. This is alright but not worth paying for. You live and you learn.
Id like to write a review but the game just freezes and we have to restart our iPad to close it. We purchased this and your bundle, would love a refund!
We loved this game. It’s an intriguing unfolding of a story of a young person in the middle of vast life changes. Told through interactions and relationships, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea but we saw our own experiences so honestly and sympathetically rendered. Everyone should play this game.
Playing 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 we don’t think it was too short either. We played this game for hours on end but we think most people would play it over the course of several weeks. But if you’re like us you won’t be able to put it down and will even look up a couple hints, because honestly there were a few passwords we never would have guessed and it’s better to cheat a little than give up on the game. We have never written an app review before but we just had to thank the developers for creating this game and encourage them to make more. We 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.
Well thought out and good for LGBT we liked it.
We had watched a couple of YouTubers play this game before, which kind of spoiled it. However, we fell absolutely in love with it and wanted to play it for myself. When we did play it, it was so much more immersive. We felt like we were actually going through a real phone and reading the story of a real person. It was amazingly executed, and we love it so much. We 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. We think this game certainly brought attention to a subject that is very important in today’s world, and it really told the story well.
We got so emotionally involved in the story that we had to have a page of notes. The creators did a fantastic job. We didnt put it down for a whole day and now Im sad that its over! We think Ill give their other app a try too. Thank you to the creators for such a great game.
One of the most original, empathetic, and well executed games we’ve played. We feel like a better person just having played it.
We’ve been searching more for games with LGBT content, and this one is wonderful. Most of the puzzle aspects are straightforward, though we did have to use google once. Other than that, the characters are incredibly compelling and it makes us happy to know that someone out there made this. If youre somebody that wants to learn about trans people, or maybe youre a young trans person yourself and you want to explore that, this is a great game/visual novel. Very much worth the price of admission!
This game has changed our life. It has made us think on a whole new spectrum. The only problem we had was we’ll be in the middle of the game and all of the sudden the game would restart. Other then that, the game was amazing. We hope this review helped.
We had a hard time deciding between four and five stars. While the game is interesting and creative, it was also far too short and we feel they really didnt milk the unique setting of the game enough. There are many creative ways to incorporate puzzles into the framing device if the game, but we dont 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 we’ve ever heard in a mobile game. Ultimately we are giving this five stars because we 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.
This is a good good game and we hope everyone plays it, im so glad it has a happy ending.
This game is amazing. The storytelling is superb, and the characters have a lot of depth. This one hits pretty close to home. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.
Its a short ride, but powerful. Take your time and read everything for full effect!
We could not stop. For anyone whos very curious (ahem… Nosy) by nature, this game will be a delight. We cried at the end, and now Im wondering whats in store for Sam. We dont know if everyone would play this the same way, so Im sure experiences will vary greatly. Luckily for us, we seemed to stumble upon the key bits of info in the perfect order by just naturally snooping around the way we would. More of these lost phone games, please! A good thriller would be extra nice!! SPOILERS AHEAD we think the password for her calculator was too hard. We mean, other than the WiFi password, everything had been dates. We tried all dates related to the LGBT group/book club, parade, etc. We had to search online to see what it was.
We were initially disappointed because it finishes so fast. Especially if you cheat because the only thing that makes the game long is the PASSWORDS. Which are like impossible unless you have an IQ of 160. BUT Im gunna go ahead and give it 5 stars because of the raw untold narrative and how real reality gets. This was cozy, sad, romantic and uplifting :)) 10/10 would erase memory and play again. But seriously if you dont have 1.99 – watch a walkthrough babe.
It felt like real people were telling the story and it felt so real thanks for making this! This game really explained a lot of problems LGBTQ+ people have and we loved it!
Im a casual gamer, we dont play much aside from Tetris, but we thought Id give this a try! So from the opinion Id say this was a lot of fun! The story was really interesting and rummaging around for passwords wasnt too challenging with some thought. As the story progressed we had a lot of aha! Moments. We learned more about the lgbt community as a whole, some things we didnt know or understand before make more sense now. Honestly its a fun game you can play through in one afternoon. We just wish it was longer! Twice as long? Still Im glad we made the purchase.
Simple, fun, good story. We recommend it!
We love this. We will be getting other games from the maker (this is our second, including Bury us, our Love).
Didn’t realize the game would be so relatable for so many people. Would love to see a sequel into Sam’s world!!
Perfect 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. We played all in one sitting because we couldn’t put it down. The game set ambitious sights and then followed through admirably. We wish there were more interactive stories this engaging and accessible. Seriously, well done.
This is the best interactive story we have played. Check it out.
We were just looking for a game to buy and we came across this and we though oh this would be a good time killer. When we started playing it, we instantly fell in love. We love how this game is mostly about a trans woman and other people apart of the LGBTQ+ community there arent many games that have that topic. It also talks about real life problems that people may have experienced before. We dont really know what to say but this is a great puzzle and story telling game for people part of LGBTQ+, or people that are allies this is a great game!
Not much replay value if you take your time, but once is definitely more than enough.
Very much enjoyed this game, its a nice no-pressure type of game that lets you investigate the mystery at your own pace. The puzzles are clever but not impossible. We also appreciated that we learned some things, but we wont say about what and spoil any of the plot :-) Just one word to the wiseif you leave the app open and dont touch it for too long it logs you out of the session and you have to start from the beginning. Dunno if thats a bug or not, but it happened to us twice! If you close out of the game its fine, though.
Probably one of the best mobile games we have ever played.
This game does in fact slap very hard. Playing it was fun and relaxing and heartwarming. It has a great grasp on what it can feel like to not only figure out who you are but figure out how you want to share that with the world. We loved playing it and id totally recommend it to anyone interested, its absolutely worth the 99 cents.
Amazing story and interface. We even found the text in it might be useful (while not obvious)
This game was great, we’ve always loved these types of games! Uncovering the secrets and story was fun and we enjoyed the message of the game.
We’ve played quite a few story games in our past, some that took a couple hours and some that took weeks to complete. The ones that were shorter never stuck with us in term of emotion, mostly because they didnt give any time to form a bond with the characters. But with A Normal Lost Phone, this was a whole different case. Sure, if you know what to do, this game can be very short, but taking the time to go through each message, take in every emotion, this is what truly makes a good story game. We are in awe, and this will be a game that we remember forever. On the technical side, this game has Zero bugs (that we’ve encountered), is quite easy to play, and has a great system for the soundtrack :) 100/10, would recommend. Love it!!
That game was truly incredible.. There are other games out there like this and we love playing them but this one… This one felt different, it is different. And it’s so.. So good. We love it. It’s something that we will play again.
We thought this game was really good, we just wish there was more! It took us an hour or so to do the whole thing and we loved every bit. Now im sad we kinda sped through the game because we wish there was more to play.
This game captures what many people have to experience on a daily basis. We love how there are hidden hints for passwords. We do wish this game was a bit longer. Maybe a part 2?
A great concept and really well executed. The glimpse into these people’s lives is appropriately uncomfortable without feeling vouyeristic, and seeing a catalog of a person’s life and thoughts and unique sides is exciting. The game cleverly gates its section in an intuitive, satisfying way, and the ending, which we won’t spoil, is as satisfying as it is elegant. In an age where we wonder if technology is keeping us from becoming closer, this game makes a strong argument that this is far from the case.
Amazing and creative game. The story is so engaging and the puzzles are great. If you’re on the edge of buying this, you need to play this.
Being able to see a supportive trans community in a game like this is absolutely one of the most amazing things we have seen in a long while. Thank you, for absolutely everything.
It was such a good story. We were very invested and had just the right mix of a bit of puzzle and a story where we needed to know more!
This game was nothing like thought it would be, and much better than we expected. Very intriguing, and a great way to spread understanding of some very controversial issues. Thank you!!