Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Beginner’s Guide#
Basic Controls#
PlayStation 5 Controller#
| Action |
Button |
| Dialogue Choice |
D-Pad |
| Skip Dialogue |
Hold R1 |
PC Keyboard and Mouse#
| Action |
Button |
| Dialogue Choice |
Number keys 1-4 |
Xbox Controller#
| Action |
Button |
| Dialogue Choice |
D-Pad |
Core Mechanics#
The Camera System#
| Feature |
Notes |
| Free Recording |
Open the camera and record in any scene |
| Zoom |
Push in and pull out to film details |
| Focus |
Auto-focus and manual adjustment of your subject |
| Subjects |
People, environments, animals, objects, and more |
| Memoir |
Edit your recorded clips into a personal memoir |
The Choice System#
The choice system resembles traditional narrative adventures but has a few unique twists:
- Real-time dialogue choices - options appear mid-conversation, usually on a timer
- Exploration choices - where to go and who to interact with
- Filming choices - what you film shapes the memoir
- Relationship impact - every choice affects your relationship values with the three friends
The Relationship System#
| Character |
What builds affinity |
Relationship factors |
| Autumn Lockhart |
Dialogue choices and whether you support her decisions |
Whether you help during her anxiety attack |
| Nora Malakian |
Whether you join her plans and support her music |
Whether you’re willing to adventure with her |
| Kat Mikaelsen |
Whether you protect her and respect her wishes |
Your choices at the hospital and the ranch |
The Exploration System#
Exploration is a major part of the game. You need to inspect every scene carefully.
| Element |
Notes |
| Interactable Objects |
Glowing or highlighted objects — inspect them for information |
| Camera Spots |
Certain positions allow filming special shots |
| Dialogue Triggers |
Walking into certain areas triggers extra dialogue |
| Collectibles |
Photos, mementos, and more hidden everywhere |
| Branching Paths |
Some scenes allow choosing the order of exploration |
Exploration Tips#
| Tip |
Notes |
| Film from multiple angles |
Filming the same scene from different angles can reveal different details |
| Check every corner |
Collectibles hide in every corner of a scene |
| Talk to everyone |
Every NPC has unique dialogue — repeated conversations may yield new content |
| Use the camera to observe |
Zooming through the camera shows details the naked eye misses |
| Watch for timeline switches |
Items and dialogue change between the 1995 and 2023 scenes |
Advanced Camera Use#
| Technique |
Operation |
Effect |
| Steady Shot |
Move the stick slowly — avoid violent shaking |
Cleaner footage — better for the memoir |
| Zoom Pull |
Hold zoom while moving forward/back |
Cinematic shot effect |
| Follow Shot |
Move alongside and track a character |
Professional tracking-shot feel |
| Fixed Point |
Stand still and rotate the view to film a panorama |
Establishing shot |
| Close-up |
Approach an object and zoom to maximum |
Detail capture |
Recommended Game Settings#
| Setting |
Recommended value |
| Subtitle Background |
On (improves readability) |
| Skip mode |
Skip Read (for the second playthrough) |
| Camera Shake |
On (immersion) |
| Audio Language |
English (original voices) |
Common Rookie Mistakes#
| Mistake |
Advice |
| Not opening the camera |
Open the camera and record often — it’s the game’s core mechanic |
| Skipping dialogue |
Dialogue carries key information and emotional detail |
| Not interacting with every character |
Every character’s dialogue affects relationships and endings |
| Not exploring scenes |
Explore each scene carefully to find hidden content and collectibles |
| Deciding too fast |
Take time to think about your choices — they matter |
Playthrough Suggestions#
| Run |
Suggestion |
| First Playthrough |
Follow your instincts — no guides — experience the story as intended |
| Second Playthrough |
Use this guide to make different choices — explore different branches |
| Completionist Run |
Combine collection guides to make sure nothing is missed |
| All Endings Run |
Use an ending guide to precisely control relationship values and key choices |
Tape Purchase Advice#
| Option |
Suits |
| Tape 1 only |
Limited budget or want to try it first |
| Both tapes Bundle |
Players committed to the full game |
| Physical Edition |
Collectors — PS5 exclusive |
| Soundtrack Edition |
Music lovers — includes the OST |
FAQ#
| Question |
Answer |
| Does the game autosave? / Autosave? |
Yes — the game saves automatically at key points |
| Can I replay past dialogue? / Rewind dialogue? |
No — but key moments are preserved in the memoir |
| Do choices have time limits? / Time limits on choices? |
Some choices are timed — watch for the prompt |
| Is filming important? / Is filming important? |
Extremely — it affects memoir content and some achievements |
| Is there New Game+ carryover? / NG+ carry over? |
New Game+ is not supported at present |
| Are relationship values visible? / Visible relationship values? |
Not visible — but you can sense them through dialogue and interaction |
Recommended Hardware#
| Hardware |
Recommendation |
| Monitor/TV |
27 inches or larger — HDR support is better |
| Headphones |
Recommended for the immersive sound design |
| PC Storage |
NVMe SSD recommended — the game is 48GB |
| Controller |
PS5 or Xbox controller for the best experience |
| GPU |
RTX 3060+ or RX 6600+ runs high settings smoothly |
Tips and Tricks#
| Tip |
Notes |
| Film everything |
Build the habit of opening the camera at all times — you never know what becomes a key memory |
| Listen to ambient sound |
Clues may hide in ambient audio — play with headphones |
| Repeat conversations |
Talk to NPCs multiple times — dialogue sometimes updates |
| Inspect items closely |
Use the inspect function to see item details during interactions |
| Film character reactions |
Moments between characters are worth filming |
| Night filming technique |
Night scenes film differently — experiment with light and shadow |
| Think before choosing |
Some choices look trivial — but can shape the ending profoundly |
Beginner Notes#