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AREA MAN LIVES

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25%Game Brain Score
story, humor
gameplay, grinding
42% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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AREA MAN LIVES is a single player action game. It was developed by Numinous Games and was released on May 12, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Area Man Lives. Or does he? A quirky radio drama unfolds around you in VR while you do your best to keep the radio station humming along as its new DJ. You record commercials, interview callers and try your best to piece together how your actions inside the station impact your listening audience.

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42%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The concept of being a radio DJ and the immersive storytelling is unique and engaging.
  • The voice acting is high quality and adds humor to the narrative.
  • There are many interactive elements that enhance the experience and make you feel involved in the story.
  • The gameplay mechanics are clunky and can be confusing, leading to frustration during navigation and interactions.
  • There is excessive downtime between actions, making the experience feel tedious and drawn out.
  • The game suffers from bugs and technical issues, including poor audio quality and unresponsive controls.
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its humor and engaging mechanics, with high-quality voice acting enhancing the experience. However, technical issues, such as bugs affecting gameplay, detract from the overall enjoyment, leading some players to hesitate in recommending it until these problems are resolved. Despite these setbacks, the narrative's potential shines through, suggesting a compelling experience if the game is improved.

    • “Voice acting is super pro and very funny story.”
    • “The 'story mechanics' in this game are amazing.”
    • “The amount of things you can interact with is surprising, and you quickly get caught up in the story.”
    • “Story-wise, I'm not sure about all that voice recognition thing; it seems it's used only in a few places and makes no difference in what you are actually saying.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters and their motivations.”
    • “While the game has potential, the narrative is poorly executed, leaving many plot points unresolved and characters underdeveloped.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mixed experience; while some players appreciate the unique mechanics and engaging story elements, others criticize the clunky controls and lack of quality-of-life improvements, making navigation tedious. The reliance on specific object interactions can be frustrating, as not all items are easily manageable, detracting from the overall fluidity of the gameplay.

    • “Edit: I've played this game a lot; it is very good. The comedy is good and the mechanics are very cool.”
    • “The 'story mechanics' in this game are amazing.”
    • “However, after getting through the first episode, the narrative takes a strange turn and totally leaves you in the dark as to what you're supposed to do next. The mechanics get super-clunky, and the quality-of-life updates are non-existent: just navigating between episodes and checkpoints is tedious.”
    • “It's a mechanic that is supposed to work like Alyx's gravity gloves, but unlike the gravity gloves, it doesn't 'just work.' Rather, it sometimes works and forces you to use a laser pointer to identify the object (not all objects are handleable) and then pull it towards you.”
    • “Most of the gameplay seems to be finding the right object and using it.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly after the initial episode, as the narrative becomes unclear and the mechanics feel clunky. The lack of quality-of-life updates exacerbates the experience, making navigation between episodes and checkpoints cumbersome. Overall, the increasing tedium in each chapter diminishes the desire to continue playing.

    • “However, after getting through the first episode, the narrative takes a strange turn and totally leaves you in the dark as to what you're supposed to do next. The mechanics get super clunky, and the quality-of-life updates are non-existent: just navigating between episodes and checkpoints is tedious.”
    • “Would love to finish it, but every chapter just feels more tedious than the last.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, freezes, and flickering views during voice interactions. Additionally, there are problems with item handling and unexpected teleportation out of the play area, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “Every time the game wants to use my voice, it glitches, freezes, and my view flickers between the Steam VR holding screen and the game. Then, after about 3 seconds, it comes back and I can use my voice.”
    • “Buggy mess; item handling is a disaster. Sometimes you get teleported out of the playing area.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by professional voice acting and a very funny storyline, contributing to an engaging and entertaining experience.

    • “The voice acting is top-notch and the story is incredibly funny.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
    • “The humor is perfectly timed, making every moment enjoyable.”
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AREA MAN LIVES is a action game.

AREA MAN LIVES is available on PC and Windows.

AREA MAN LIVES was released on May 12, 2022.

AREA MAN LIVES was developed by Numinous Games.

AREA MAN LIVES has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

AREA MAN LIVES is a single player game.

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