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ZONE L.O.S.T.What streamers ran into on Twitch
Four-player co-op horror game where you execute a self-destruct plan and escape.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of ZONE L.O.S.T. (6h 37m in total). The problem that came up most: wheelchair breaks too easily and cannot be replaced or repaired, in 4 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 6h 37m analysed · German, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, English · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 69
- Ideas
- 4
- Highlights
- 15
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 182 in all.
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Where the moments happened
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- Stream 1, 39 min analysed: 11 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
- Stream 2, 44 min analysed: 24 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 7 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 22 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 9 problems, 1 highlight.
- Stream 5, 50 min analysed: 9 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
- Stream 6, 1h analysed: 25 problems, 2 highlights.
- Stream 7, 41 min analysed: 27 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 2 highlights.
- Stream 8, 43 min analysed: 21 problems, 7 highlights.
Problems (69)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #45Frustration
mousetraps on the floor keep catching and killing players
4 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
wheelchair breaks too easily and cannot be replaced or repaired
4 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
large character is slow or stuck at doors and gaps
4 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
overall objective and fuse task are not explained
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
what each character can do is never explained
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
small character cannot reach high objects, levers and ledges
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
storing and switching items via number keys is not discoverable
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
purpose of many pickup items is not explained
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
players cannot tell which creatures or hazards hurt them
2 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
glasses fall off on contact and leave the player blind
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
first level takes many failed attempts to clear
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
unkillable snail kills players on contact
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
basic moves like pushing and getting up are not taught
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
dead state of a player is not clearly shown
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
no clear feedback on who a healing item healed
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bugblocking
game froze mid run and dropped a player from the lobby
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bugblocking
teleporter button sends player to the main menu
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
teammates cannot be heard or arrive delayed in voice chat
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
fuse box breaks and falls off the wall
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
joke pistol opens a browser video outside the game
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Bug
giant creature knocks players beyond map boundaries
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Bug
player model clips into the ceiling
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
lost glasses leave player blind with no clear way to recover them
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
unclear how doors open and who can open them
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
no way to take off the glasses once worn
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
unclear how revives and dead bodies work
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
teammate voice too quiet and per player volume resets
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
monster survives heavy weapons fire
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
giant creature kills instantly and ignores gunfire
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
monster kills in one hit
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
shooting the monster leads to rage
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
monster hearing punishes noise and ends runs
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
weapon opens the developer discord invite outside the game
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Bug
lag spike during co-op session
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Bug
lobby lets the host invite only one friend at a time
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
unclear how to invite friends and who should host
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
joke cannons open real browser links on the target pc
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
weapon effects and incoming attacks are hard to read
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
mouse wheel push and pull missing from control hints
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
boxes in the start area cannot be opened
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
unclear whether a run ended by death or timer
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
shrink effect duration is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
lobby invite and start flow not obvious at first
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
unclear which pickups are fuses
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
door layout feels illogical
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
purpose of stealing items to lure the monster is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
wall map is easy to miss when searching for fuses
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
unclear whether broken fuses can be replaced
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
starting a match before all friends join forces a restart
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
empty extinguisher gives no feedback when used
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Confusion
rocket blast kills the shooter without warning
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Confusion
language option hard to find in settings
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Confusion
teammates disappear without any sound or warning
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Confusion
sudden zero gravity without explanation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Confusion
exit is hard to find after pressing the button
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Confusion
cannot grab a teammate while floating
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Confusion
dead teammates cannot be told apart for revives
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Confusion
bandage looks like a different item
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
wheelchair character tips over too easily
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
held weapons and items drop unexpectedly
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
character hard to steer while moving
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
dead players cannot talk or switch view to teammates
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
camera feels off until motion blur is found
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
no colour options in character customization
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
one room is much harder to survive
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
blind character role is unwanted
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Frustration
game sound effects far too loud by default
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Frustration
map item teleports away while reading it
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Frustration
only one defibrillator available for revives
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (4)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #70Comparison
game feels like a similar co-op physics horror title
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Comparison
no way to resist being grabbed by teammates
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Comparison
character back device reminds of another game
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Comparison
item hotkeys compared to another coop game
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (15)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #74Highlight
gag and size-changing weapons are a fun group moment
3 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Highlight
physics play with teammates in the lobby is very fun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Highlight
character body types and their abilities are enjoyed
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Highlight
fake loading screen gets big laughs
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Highlight
character models are cute and fun to pick
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Highlight
physics props break in funny ways
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Highlight
recording songs on the tape recorder is fun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Highlight
large character getting stuck in doors is funny
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Highlight
better wheelchair variant feels rewarding
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Highlight
disability traits make the cast feel inclusive
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Highlight
small character can hide almost anywhere
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Highlight
banana slipping is a source of laughs
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #86Highlight
weapon room with rocket launcher is a fun find
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Highlight
flashing lights toggle for epilepsy appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #88Highlight
interactive map showing team position is welcome
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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