Isekai:Slow Life

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Isekai: Slow Life is a role-playing game that offers an intriguing story and good mechanics, accompanied by ingenious graphics and delightful music. Despite the presence of lots of grinding, humor, and high emotions, the game is marred by too many ads and numerous bugs. The game invites you to enjoy a slow and peaceful life in a fantasy world.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,969 reviews

story267 positive mentions

monetization255 negative mentions

Fun game with engaging gameplay and cute character designs.
The art style is beautiful and the story is interesting.
Offers a variety of mini-games and events to keep players entertained.

Heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
Frequent crashes and lag issues, especially during events.
Limited male characters and often inappropriate themes in character interactions.

story
537 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players finding it initially engaging and cute, particularly appreciating its isekai themes and character designs. However, as the game progresses, numerous reviews highlight a decline in story depth and coherence, often becoming repetitive and overshadowed by grinding mechanics. Additionally, some players express discomfort with certain character portrayals and the lack of gender inclusivity in the narrative. Overall, while the art and initial storytelling are praised, many feel the story ultimately falls short of expectations.
- “The story is fun and wholesome despite the occasionally overly sexy designs.”
- “The story is very cute and touching; I love it so far and would recommend it to anyone light-hearted and willing to give it the chance it deserves.”
- “The story is actually entertaining.”
- “The story looks like it was written by AI with weird context errors and frequent misspellings.”
- “The game literally has 0 story after a certain point.”
- “The story is boring and easily ignored; there's so much of it that you just mindlessly tap away.”
monetization
337 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it as a "cash grab" due to the prevalence of microtransactions and the pressure to spend money to progress effectively. While some users appreciate the absence of forced ads and the ability to play without spending, they still express frustration over misleading advertising and the aggressive promotion of in-game purchases. Overall, the game is seen as heavily monetized, with many players feeling that true enjoyment is hindered by the constant push for spending.
- “No ads forced on you, many events/interactive play that are not forced but are fun if you want to play for an hour or two a day, and you can progress quite well without paying (I was able to earn about one or more characters per day).”
- “It's an extremely cozy and packed game, that while it does still have microtransactions, it doesn't shove them down your throat, and it's quite generous with its progression rewards.”
- “Overall great game with no ads which is very rare in this day and age.”
- “It's a cash grab with devs that have no long-term plan for players.”
- “The game is more directed towards, and the advertisement said that it swings both.”
- “Misleading advertising.”
gameplay
303 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it engaging yet repetitive, often revolving around a grindy loop of clicking and upgrading. While some appreciate the variety of mechanics and the casual nature of the gameplay, others criticize the heavy reliance on pay-to-win elements and the lack of depth, leading to a sense of boredom over time. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing experience but struggles with balancing fun mechanics against monetization strategies.
- “The gameplay is engaging.”
- “Love the game, the mechanics and gameplay loop are honestly really fun.”
- “Gameplay is fun enough so far, but I'm really uncomfortable with the sheer overwhelming amount of female family members.”
- “There is actually no discernible gameplay loop in sight.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive, but this genre tends to be that way anyway.”
- “Gameplay is boring and takes a long time to achieve enough resources in later game; the characters are good and so are their designs, but the gameplay really ruins the game.”
graphics
224 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and smooth animations, with many users highlighting the cute and engaging character designs. However, some players have reported issues with lag and crashes, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are a major draw, there are mixed feelings about the game's thematic elements and the portrayal of characters, particularly regarding the sexualization of female characters.
- “The art style is awesome.”
- “Beautiful aesthetics!!”
- “The graphics are amazing, and the story is epic.”
- “Game is constantly lagging and crashing, with little to no options to lower graphics.”
- “For starters the game crashes randomly even if I have the game on the lowest graphic setting.”
- “The use of AI-generated artwork in their promotional material is reason enough for 1 star.”
grinding
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that the game is heavily grind-oriented, with many players finding the experience tedious and time-consuming, especially after reaching higher levels. While some appreciate the variety of activities like farming and fishing, the grind often feels excessive, leading to frustration, particularly for free-to-play users. Additionally, the game is criticized for its pay-to-win mechanics, which exacerbate the grinding experience and create a significant gap between paying and non-paying players.
- “I played for one to two months and couldn't stand how grindy it was.”
- “Truth be told, it's a mind-numbingly tedious experience.”
- “The rerun events are just so long and tedious, not even an option to speedrun it.”
character development
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with many players praising the beautiful and unique character designs that initially draw them in. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the lack of depth in character backstories and development, with some characters feeling bland or overly sexualized. Overall, while the visuals and character aesthetics are well-received, the narrative and character growth leave much to be desired, leading to a disconnect between the appealing designs and the gameplay experience.
- “The character designs and art for this game are really good, gimme more husbands!!”
- “I absolutely love this game; the character design is amazing!”
- “Great game, actual good story and perfect character design with huge personalities.”
- “Most of the character designs are bland.”
- “Graphics are nice and the storyline is okay but it's a game that quickly becomes a grind and then there's the ridiculous character design of one female character with gravity-defying breasts and a bad translation to English that has you dating your family and an interaction along this line with what amounts to a character that very much looks like she's 12 years old and only wearing a button-up shirt.”
- “The character designs are downright pedophilia, especially the dog girl, who is heavily implied to be a child since they act that way.”
stability
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches across various devices, particularly after recent updates. Many players experience significant lag, especially during specific activities like fishing or roaming, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. While a few users report smooth performance, the overall consensus indicates a pressing need for optimization and bug fixes to enhance stability.
- “After a recent update, the game is almost unplayable on several devices. It freezes every other tap, and I have to force restart my phone often. It's constantly disconnecting, and my networks are perfectly fine.”
- “Unfortunately, it is buggy and laggy, prone to crashing every 5-30 minutes.”
- “Decent game other than the many, and I mean many bugs, glitches, and crashes.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and enjoyable qualities, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere and experience. However, several users have reported issues such as music cutting out, distortion, and inconsistent sound levels, which detract from the enjoyment. Despite these technical problems, many players still find the music to be a highlight, enhancing the game's art and storytelling.
- “The music is relaxing, the graphics are amazing, and the story is epic.”
- “Great game, love the art style, the music, and the characters.”
- “Having a lot of fun with this, relaxed gameplay, excellent music, great graphics, and a lot of variety paired with great storytelling throughout.”
- “My only complaint is that I wish the music sound level would stay the same throughout each section you go to and through dialogue as well.”
- “I'm not sure if it's my phone reacting to the game weird or an actual game issue, but for some reason the music is very distorted and unpleasant unless I use headphones.”
- “The music sounds like it's being played through the matrix... not fun playing at all.”
optimization
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Overall, the game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent performance problems such as freezing and lag, especially on older devices. While some players appreciate the artistic effort, many express frustration over the lack of adjustable settings and the game's inability to run smoothly in certain areas, particularly crowded environments. Users hope for future updates to improve performance and enhance the gaming experience.
- “Very fun game with dedicated developers providing regular updates and optimization.”
- “Have played the game, it was super fun, but I just wished optimization was better because initially I had to remove a lot of pre-existing storage on my phone and secondly the game performance was less than ideal, but overall this was a fun way to spend my time.”
- “Overall a very poorly optimized game.”
- “The game needs some optimization, because fishing is quite a challenge with freezes; maybe my phone is a bit weak, but all other things in the game go smoothly.”
- “And performance, while in the village, slows to a crawl due to everything on screen (doesn't happen anywhere else but the village), making me need to restart as it becomes unplayable with delays.”
emotional
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and cute storytelling, which resonates well with players seeking light-hearted experiences. While many appreciate the charming narrative and community, some express discomfort with certain character dynamics and themes, leading to mixed feelings about the overall emotional impact. Overall, the game is seen as a fun, wholesome escape, despite some criticisms regarding specific elements of its design and character relationships.
- “The story is very cute and touching. I love it so far and would recommend it to anyone light-hearted and willing to give it the chance it deserves.”
- “This game is genuinely so wholesome and fun!!!”
- “It's oddly wholesome and more addictive than I anticipated.”
- “The game fails to evoke any real emotions, leaving players feeling disconnected and uninterested.”
- “I found the storyline to be incredibly dull and lacking depth, making it hard to feel anything for the characters.”
- “Despite its attempts at emotional engagement, the game feels more like a cash grab than a meaningful experience.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players noting its cute and funny characters, hilarious storylines, and amusing art style. However, some reviews highlight a disconnect between the humor and the game's pay-to-win mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many find the game entertaining and enjoyable for casual play, with moments of genuine hilarity throughout.
- “Very simple yet quite in-depth, funny, cute characters, yet sentimental and darkly romantic.”
- “The art is beautiful and it has funny and cute story moments, all around great game to play in your spare time.”
- “Funny that this game is called slow life when the game is just a wall of buttons to press at all times.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by beautiful graphics and pleasant music, creating a lively environment. However, some characters, such as Nene, Trady, and Nibel, detract from this charm by appearing distasteful and not fitting well within the overall cute aesthetic.
- “Beautiful graphics, nice music, and a good atmosphere.”
- “The game itself is cute and lively, creating a vibrant atmosphere.”
- “The game itself is cute and lively, but the models like Nene, Trady, and Nibel go a little too far into distasteful and don't mesh with the cute atmosphere.”
- “The overall ambiance feels disjointed, as the cheerful visuals clash with the darker themes presented in the gameplay.”
- “While the environments are colorful, they lack depth and fail to create an immersive experience, leaving the atmosphere feeling flat.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a higher level of replayability compared to many others in its genre, particularly due to the absence of a gacha system, which players find refreshing.
- “The game is definitely more playable than many out there, and it's refreshing that it doesn't use a gacha system.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics leads to a repetitive experience that doesn't encourage multiple playthroughs.”