In Next Life

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In Next Life is a multiplayer survival role playing game. It was developed by Dual Decade and was released on December 21, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In next Life is a crafting, survival, and civilization building game, where collaboration with other players gives you very real advantages (it is possible to play alone, but it will be harder to survive). Your technology level starts at stone age level, and then it's up to you and your village members to invent and craft tools and technologies such as fire, baskets, spears, ..., in order to survi…

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story3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a beautiful art style and immersive atmosphere, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
Players can create their own goals and experiences, leading to a rewarding and engaging gameplay loop.
The developers are actively involved in the community, listening to feedback and working on improvements, which shows commitment to the game's growth.

The game suffers from a low player base, making it feel lonely and limiting the multiplayer experience that is central to its design.
Server instability and disconnections are frequent issues, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
The crafting menu and controls can be convoluted and uncomfortable, making it difficult for new players to fully enjoy the game.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging graphics, art, and sound design, creating a rewarding and replayable experience, particularly for fans of crafting and food mechanics. While the game offers a satisfying progression and learning curve, it may not appeal to those seeking a builder-focused experience or casual gameplay without challenges. Some minor bugs and awkward mechanics were noted, but overall, the controls and core systems are accessible for players familiar with crafting games.
- “The art, animation, sound design, systems, and core gameplay all merge together to make a very replayable, sometimes tense but beautiful and rewarding game!”
- “But I do enjoy that even as a solo player I was able to keep progressing and building on/learning different mechanics of the game.”
- “The game controls and mechanics are not hard to grasp if you have played crafting games in the past.”
- “No, I wouldn't recommend this game if you are eyeing it as a builder, or if having to source and eat for a majority of gameplay is not your thing.”
- “It's well made and has few critical bugs considering how many different complex ways there are to craft things (mostly just annoyances like the walls not being see-through on approach and the sand wall not keeping out the worms, or awkward carrying mechanics).”
- “I prefer casual gameplay with avoidable challenge.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The story aspect of the game is enhanced by engaging quests and missions that provide structure, though some players find them lacking in charm and creativity. While the ability to create personal goals adds enjoyment, certain features are locked behind progression, which can be frustrating. Overall, the quests contribute positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The missions for ages are pretty cool, although I do dislike that some things are locked behind progression such as all forms of farming.”
- “Also, being able to repeat 'easy' quests that re-appear on your list to progress allows you to bypass lengthier and harder quests.”
- “Other than that, I love what the quests and missions add to the game.”
- “The instructions and missions are helpful, but they lack any real charm.”
- “Being able to repeat 'easy' quests that reappear on your list to progress allows you to bypass lengthier and harder quests.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their appealing art style and immersive ambient atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. Players appreciate the developers' responsiveness to feedback, which enhances the visual experience.
- “Love the graphics and the ambient atmosphere.”
- “The art style is really nice and the dev team listens to suggestions and bug fixes on their Discord pretty regularly.”
- “I really like the mood of the game; I also like the graphics.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the engaging missions but express frustration over certain features, like farming, being locked behind progression, which can lead to a grinding experience.
- “The missions are pretty cool, but I dislike that some things are locked behind progression, such as all forms of farming.”
- “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The amount of time required to level up is excessive, leading to burnout rather than enjoyment.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The initial lack of music in the menu and after losing a life was noted, but recent additions have significantly enhanced the overall experience. However, players feel that more dynamic changes in the in-game music would further improve immersion.
- “The newly added music makes the overall experience much better now.”
- “Some changes in the game music are missing, which would be nice to have or may not be intended currently.”
- “During the beginning, there was no music at the menu or at the end of a life.”
- “Some changes in the game music are missing, which would be nice, or aren't intended currently.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"In Next Life" is praised for its high replayability, attributed to its captivating art, animation, and sound design, which create an engaging and rewarding gameplay loop. Players find the combination of these elements enhances the overall experience, making it both tense and beautiful.
- “In Next Life, the game features beautiful art and animation, along with a very interesting and replayable game loop!”
- “The art, animation, sound design, systems, and core gameplay all merge together to create a highly replayable experience that is sometimes tense but always beautiful and rewarding!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the game's graphics and ambient atmosphere, highlighting how these elements contribute to an immersive experience.
- “Love the graphics and the ambient atmosphere.”