Immortal Life
- April 26, 2022
- YiFang Studio
- 61h median play time
Get on Steam"Immortal Life" is a single-player action RPG set in ancient China, where you play as a mystical being seeking immortality. Fight against various enemies using martial arts and magic, while exploring intricate levels and completing quests to uncover the secrets of eternal life. With a rich story, character development, and challenging combat, "Immortal Life" offers an engaging and immersive gaming experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and art style that enhances the gameplay experience.
- Engaging storyline with unique characters and a refreshing take on farming sims.
- Fun cooking mini-game that adds depth to the gameplay.
- Combat mechanics can feel clunky and unresponsive at times.
- Some translations are incomplete or awkward, leading to confusion.
- The relationship-building system is slow and lacks depth, with no romance options currently available.
- story754 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story in "Immortal Life" is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its unique xianxia theme and the engaging narrative centered around rebuilding a ruined sect. While some find the pacing and quest integration enjoyable, others criticize the auto-scroll feature for dialogue, which can hinder comprehension. Overall, the game offers a refreshing take on the farming sim genre, though it is still in early access and some players note that the main storyline feels incomplete.
“The deep story progression and xianxia worldbuilding is absolutely immaculate, and I've gotten emotionally invested in this world and in these characters in a way I never really did with Stardew Valley.”
“I really like that the story is much better integrated with the characters and the farming/mining/exploring/fishing; you work for people who want to rebuild that sect, too, and then there's the normal tradespeople of the ferry stop who also lost their livelihood and what we do helps everyone.”
“The story is engaging and the cast of characters memorable and specialized.”
“After completing the story, which has no payoff, the only positive I can think of is the beautiful scenery and aesthetic related to the wuxia genre, but even that is affected by how small and mundane the world feels.”
“Auto dialogue is too fast... you are going to miss a lot of story because you won't be able to read what is going on fast enough. There is no option to turn it off either.. for some they probably don't care about story or what is going on but I do so it has prevented me from enjoying the game.”
“Very boring plot and I feel like I'm the only one who is contributing to the development in the game.”
- grinding706 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from players. Many find the late-game grind tedious, particularly when it comes to farming rare materials and leveling up cultivation, which can lead to repetitive gameplay. However, some players appreciate the variety of tasks available, such as cooking and crafting, which help mitigate the grind, and they enjoy the unique blend of farming and cultivation mechanics that keep the experience engaging.
“Fishing is so relaxing, and I love how quick it is to catch what you need. It's not too grindy, but not too easy either.”
“However, it is often really grindy for rewards that don't seem to be worth your efforts.”
“2) The endgame is terribly, terribly grindy.”
“At this point there isn't really anything else to work on for me, nothing else to look forward to, just grinding cultivation.”
- graphics242 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and unique Chinese aesthetic, with many players appreciating the charming art style and smooth visuals. While some critiques mention that the graphical quality may not reach AAA standards and can feel simplistic or mobile-like, the overall consensus is that the visuals enhance the relaxing gameplay experience. The combination of lovely artwork, calming music, and a picturesque setting contributes to a delightful atmosphere that resonates well with fans of the genre.
“The graphics are beautiful and ethereal, and the music is gorgeous.”
“Absolutely beautiful graphics, the storylines and characters are entertaining.”
“The art style is gorgeous, the music is such that I want it as my background even when I'm not playing, and the cooking mini game is loads of fun.”
“Only complaint is that the level of graphical detail feels like they're aiming at the phone and tablet market.”
“The graphics are something left to be desired, but tolerable.”
“Graphics are bad and not my taste.”
- gameplay208 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Immortal Life" is a blend of familiar farming sim mechanics with unique cultivation elements, offering a satisfying and engaging experience. While some players appreciate the innovative features and charming aesthetics, others note that the game can feel grindy and lacks depth in certain areas, particularly in character development and combat mechanics. Overall, the game is praised for its enjoyable mechanics and potential, despite some bugs and a need for improved tutorials.
“This game has a lot of unique and interesting new mechanics that give it a very special flavor.”
“The gameplay is very fun by making cultivation involved with so many aspects of the gameplay loop.”
“The characters are cute, and the gameplay is enjoyable--using cultivation/qi/magic to shortcut farming (such as summoning a rainstorm) is a very cute touch.”
“Most of the 'new' mechanics feel more like a reskin of common mechanics of the genre than mechanics that are unique to its theme.”
“On multiple occasions, I've found myself a bit stuck, trying to figure out how to do things, or what to even do, though the more you play, the more familiar you get with all the mechanics and it will become second nature.”
“It takes a little poking around to understand how certain mechanics work, so if you get frustrated easily or do silly things like read instructions before assembling furniture, you may be a bit out of your depth.”
- music134 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall aesthetic and atmosphere. Many players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack, which complements the game's visuals and provides a calming backdrop for gameplay. However, some users express a desire for more diversity in the music score, noting that it can become repetitive over time.
“The traditional Chinese music and the atmosphere are breathtaking; they warp you into an ancient world full of mystery and adventures.”
“The music is so calming, the characters are fun, and the story and backgrounds are so interesting!”
“It's a beautiful game, with lovely art, and relaxing music.”
“One thing I wish for, though, is more diversity in the music score.”
“It gets kind of repetitive and there isn't too much difference in each location, so I've just been putting on my own music in the background while I play, which I usually don't as I try to be immersed in the game as much as possible.”
“The character song has gone missing for months.”
- stability20 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth graphics and minimal major issues, there are frequent minor bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as freezing and character entrapment. Despite these hiccups, most users find the experience enjoyable and manageable, especially given the game's early access status.
“The game is a little rough around the edges - a few minor bugs/glitches here and there, and I would love for the main characters to have more varied dialogue, but considering this is still fairly early access, the issues I have don't detract from the gameplay at all.”
“I cannot recommend a farming game that seems to have buggy selling though.”
“It works most of the time, however, it can be clunky and even freezes sometimes.”
“I do run into errors and glitches - today my character got stuck in a rock while fighting and I had to quit the game to get out of it, there are untranslated messages, and I wish this was entirely playable via gamepad - but on the whole I am loving it.”
- character development16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally lacking, with many events feeling like simple fetch-quests that do not contribute meaningfully to character growth. While some characters exhibit fine development, others are described as bland, and the absence of custom character design detracts from the overall experience. However, the character designs and aesthetics are praised for their beauty, drawing favorable comparisons to titles like Harvest Moon.
“Some characters have fine character development that adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
“The art and character design are beautiful, and I'm looking forward to what's to come!”
“I love the character designs; they remind me of Harvest Moon, which adds a nostalgic touch.”
“However, these events typically do very little for character development and feel much more like simple fetch-quests.”
“Custom character design for the playable character was non-existent, the character details were fuzzy, the friends in the game looked nothing like their character models, and the level design felt very flat.”
“Some characters are too bland, while others have fine character development.”
- emotional10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game's deep story progression and immersive worldbuilding, feeling more invested in the characters than in similar titles like Stardew Valley. However, some critique the emotional depth of interactions with NPCs, describing them as emotionally manipulative without significant changes in emotional moments. Overall, the game's wholesome nature and the developers' dedication to updates contribute positively to the emotional experience.
“The deep story progression and xianxia worldbuilding is absolutely immaculate, and I've gotten emotionally invested in this world and in these characters in a way I never really did with Stardew Valley.”
“While it was linear when I played through it (there were some changes from early access to official release, and I haven't played through the official release yet) - it still is very wholesome and has more depth than I've come to expect from these types of games.”
“It's heartwarming to see how much the producers care about their work, bringing us constant updates with the bug fixes, etc. Thank you for this game, it made its way into my top 3 favorite games :)”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is notably problematic, particularly for AMD computers, leading to frequent system crashes even on high-performance rigs. Despite these issues, players find the overall performance satisfactory and controls well-suited for devices like the Steam Deck, prompting hopes for a more optimized experience in future playthroughs.
“It's a shame, because it would be the perfect game for Steam Deck; performance is otherwise perfect, and controls work well with minimal adjustments.”
“Note: This is a Unity game - it will crash (system crashes) and cause issues in general, especially for AMD computers, even on a high-performance rig.”
“I haven't even finished an in-game year and I already have plans to replay and try for an optimized run.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immersive qualities, with many users highlighting its wonderful and engaging environment that enhances the overall experience.
“It really adds to the atmosphere and immersion.”
“The atmosphere is wonderful.”
