Lost & Found Co.

Lost & Found Co. is a hidden object adventure in a cozy and immersive world developed by Bit Egg Inc - A studio located in Bangkok, Thailand. Stop Mr. K-OZ’s evil plan and repair the damage he has done.

## Story

After the war's end, dragon goddess Mei chose to retire from her active role. As time marched on, her once-prominent status dwindled, and she gradually faded from the public's consciousness. The goddess who had once commanded worship and admiration became a lesser-known figure as the world moved on, a reminder that even the most revered can eventually become forgotten . As she searched for ways to regain her popularity, she couldn't ignore the help of mankind desperation caused by Mr. K-OZ's evil scheme, hiding valuables and creating havok. She envisioned a plan that not only showcased her determination to right the wrongs but also demonstrated her genuine concern for those affected by the chaos. With a newfound sense of purpose, she embarked on a mission to unravel Mr. K-OZ's web of deceit, find the lost items and prove the desire to bring positive change without conflicts .

While situated in her shrine, she noticed a small duckling and with no delay she used her magical powers to transform the duckling into a human. The duckling now in human form was shocked as she somehow becomes human. The goddess explained she needs help and recruits Ducky in an attempt to aid her journey to find lost valuables. Now Ducky become part of the member of Mei's company known as Ducky Found Co.

## Gameplay

Lost & Found Co. presents a hidden object adventure game, where the main gameplay involves locating specific items to fulfill objectives. Each item discovery triggers a unique scene featuring interactions between characters and the found object, adding depth to the gaming experience. players can also granted an unprecedented level of interaction which allows player to engage with the level.

### Object Hint

If players are having trouble locating the items, clicking on required item will provide a clue that can assist them in making a guess. This function is available for use at any time and doesn't carry any penalties.

### Instarpix

Instarpix is a camera that can be used when players found interesting object. Capturing the object will give a reward of special photo of the character in special manner. This can be collected as a photo and bonus throughout each level.

## Characters

* **Ducky** is a duckling turned into human by the dragon goddess Mei. She is part of Ducky Found Co. organization for finding lost items.
* **Mei** is ancient war dragon goddess worshipped by many now work as CEO of Ducky Found Co. she hopes she can become popular deity for helping people and earning respects.
* **Gus** is one of staffs works for rival of Ducky Found Co., Goosejob Co. however he isn't the smartest but is lack of strength and agility.
* **K-OZ** is one of the main antagonist and fugitive for stealing and hiding valuables.

## Development

On 11th August 2022 Bit Egg Inc. created new twitter account and posted a tweet teasing Lost & Found Co. The team had plan on releasing a demo theming on Halloween called Lost & Found Co - Night At Hollowville and released on 31st October 2022. However due to technical issue the demo was delayed on 1st November 2022 and release on Itch.io . The public responded positively to the demo, and many are eagerly anticipating the official release of the game. The demo for Lost & Found Co. became available on Steam on July 26, 2023.

## Trivia

* Lost & Found Co. inspired by popular series Where's Waldo.
* Many of the characters or objects can be found in Lost & Found Co. reference to pop culture.
	+ Doraemon and Nobita can be seen sitting on Candy Corner's porch.
	+ 4Koma can be found on Candy Corner, interacting with the mascot will grants you instarpix.
	+ Luigi's and Wario's hat can be found in Bruce Bars.
	+ A poster reference to *Kimi no Na wa* can be seen inside a room behind grandma in Candy Corner.

## Official Links

* Lost & Found Co. Steam Page
* Lost and Found Co. : Night at Hollowville Itch.io Page
* Lost & Found Co. Discord Server
* Lost & Found Co. Facebook Page
* Lost & Found Co. Twitter Page
* Bit Egg Inc. Website
* Bit Egg Inc. Twitter Page

## Gallery

Ducky helping settlementsMei attempt to cast a spell on ducklingsCandy Corner, a place full of candyPoster of Lost & Found Co. posted on Facebook
## References

1. ↑ [1] "Mei is super cute in her mini form! Shower her with love, praise, and presents!" via @\_LostAndFoundCo Twitter.com
2. ↑ [2] "Don't let Mei's innocent look fool you! This dragon was a renowned war goddess..." via @\_LostAndFoundCo Twitter.com
3. ↑ [3] Technical issue statement via @\_LostAndFoundCo on Twitter.com