Isekai:Slow Life
Get on Play StoreIsekai: 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.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has beautiful graphics and character designs.
- It's engaging and offers a variety of activities to keep players entertained.
- The storyline is interesting and has a charming premise.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
- Many characters are locked behind paywalls, limiting accessibility.
- There are issues with lag and crashes, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- story324 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging characters and lore, while others find it confusing, shallow, or overly reliant on cliched tropes. Many users note that the narrative starts strong but tends to lose momentum as the game progresses, often becoming repetitive or lacking depth. Additionally, concerns about the portrayal of characters and the game's heavy reliance on pay-to-win mechanics detract from the overall storytelling experience.
“The story is well thought out and the characters are amazingly designed.”
“I thought this was gonna be another low effort mobile game, but the art style is stunning and the story lured me in; this might be a game I might actually keep on my phone and not delete.”
“The story is actually entertaining.”
“The story ends up being pretty weak.”
“The game front loads its story then basically gives up on it, which is disappointing since that's what I was after.”
“The story is boring and easily ignored, there's so much of it that you just mindlessly tap away.”
- monetization204 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 70 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reactions from players, with many praising the absence of intrusive ads but criticizing the prevalence of predatory microtransactions. While some users appreciate that in-app purchases are not mandatory for enjoyment, others feel that the game is heavily designed around monetization, making progression difficult without spending money. Additionally, there are widespread complaints about misleading advertising that misrepresents the game's content and character options.
“Enjoyable so far with no advertisements.”
“There's no ads and you don't even have to pay for that function.”
“Overall great game with no ads which is very rare in this day and age.”
“The biggest critique I'd have would be the advertisements which are basically a lie to the would-be player, but overall I've had fun with it.”
“This game's marketing is very deceptive and they try to trick you into thinking you're getting a deal on any of the in-game purchases you might make.”
“Misleading ads and impossible to play without spending tons of money.”
- gameplay202 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of a discernible gameplay loop and repetitive mechanics that often lead to a pay-to-win experience. While some users find the mechanics engaging and the art appealing, others criticize the overwhelming number of systems and the uncomfortable themes present in the game. Overall, the gameplay is described as simple and linear, with a heavy reliance on grinding and in-app purchases, making it less enjoyable for free-to-play players.
“The gameplay is engaging.”
“Once you figure out the mechanics, you can grow pretty quick.”
“The art is nice with great character designs and animations, and I think the UI + new mechanic pacing is much more intuitive than other games I've played in this genre.”
“There is actually no discernible gameplay loop in sight.”
“The core gameplay loop of this game is: hoard materials until a specific event, try to get first place, get 20th place because you didn't spend money like the rest and now your snowball is smaller than the rest.”
“Gameplay is very bland.”
- graphics139 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning art style and detailed visuals, with many users describing them as cute, beautiful, and well-executed. However, some players have noted issues with performance, such as crashes and glitches, particularly in crowded servers, which can detract from the overall experience. While the artwork is a major highlight, opinions vary on the game's originality and depth, with some feeling it relies too heavily on visuals rather than engaging gameplay.
“The graphics are amazing, and the music is relaxing, creating an epic experience.”
“The art style is stunning and the story lured me in; this might be a game I actually keep on my phone.”
“I love the graphics, the character designs, and everything about this game.”
“Now I'll start this off by saying that the graphics and idea of this game are very cute and detailed, but sadly that's about it.”
“Screenshots are a little misleading... you expect the game is very interactive and has a lot of stuff to do, but it's just a clicker game, increase building for more money and keep getting more while you continue the 'narrative' chapters... the artwork is really fine, but other than that this game isn't all that interesting, not even the story.”
“The graphics are cute, but they get super boring after a while.”
- grinding52 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and often tedious, particularly after reaching higher ranks, where progression slows significantly. Many reviews highlight a pay-to-win model that exacerbates the grind, with essential characters and items locked behind paywalls or requiring extensive grinding. While some players appreciate the variety of activities available, the consensus is that the game becomes monotonous and frustrating, especially for free-to-play users.
“To be blunt, it's grindy and sorta pay to win.”
“But once you get to a point, grinding for a new family member is monotonous and very difficult due to the algorithms.”
“Gets incredibly grindy and unfun after a bit.”
- character development35 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, character development in the game is highlighted by its appealing and diverse character designs, which many players find enjoyable and visually striking. However, some reviews express disappointment in the lack of depth and variety in male characters, as well as a limited narrative progression that detracts from the overall experience. While the art style is praised, concerns about certain character portrayals and the repetitive nature of gameplay are noted, suggesting a need for more substantial character arcs and story integration.
“The art is nice with great character designs and animations, and I think the UI and new mechanic pacing is much more intuitive than other games I've played in this genre.”
“This game is really cool, from character designs and the story and how every character actually has a part is really awesome.”
“I absolutely love this game; the character design is amazing!”
“Most of the character designs are bland.”
“Lack of stories for the families, and no further character development for the mushroom made it really lose its unique charm.”
“Character designs that are both pretty and boring at the same time, with a generic anime art style.”
- stability30 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes occurring every few minutes. Many players experience freezing issues, particularly during key actions like roaming or claiming rewards, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While a few users report smooth gameplay, the overwhelming consensus highlights that the game's stability issues detract from the overall experience.
“Unfortunately, it is buggy and laggy, prone to crashing every 5-30 minutes.”
“Only real complaint is that the app constantly tells me 'network connection unstable' (which is definitely not on my end), and freezes for a good ten seconds and drops me back at the home page.”
“Decent game other than the many, and I mean many bugs, glitches, and crashes.”
- music26 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players expressing enjoyment and a desire to keep it on during gameplay. However, some users report issues with sound distortion and inconsistent volume levels, which detracts from the experience. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, technical problems have been noted by a portion of the player base.
“The music is relaxing, the graphics are amazing, and the story is epic.”
“I really actually enjoy the music in this game.”
“Great game, love the art style, the music and the characters.”
“I'm not sure if it's my phone reacting to the game weirdly or an actual game issue, but for some reason the music is very distorted and unpleasant unless I use headphones.”
“My only complaint is that I wish the music sound level would stay the same throughout each section you go to and during dialogue as well.”
“The music sounds like it's being played through the matrix... not fun playing at all.”
- optimization23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting severe performance issues, particularly in the village area, leading to lag and connection problems. While some players appreciate the artistic design and smooth stage fights, the overall experience is marred by the need for better optimization, as many find the game unplayable without improvements. Users express hope for future updates to enhance performance and address these concerns.
“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.”
“Very fun game with dedicated developers providing regular updates and optimization.”
“There has obviously been a lot of effort put in on the artist's side of things and the game runs smoothly.”
“Biggest issue I have with the game is constant connection issues and performance issues.”
“And performance, while in the village, slows to a crawl due to everything on screen (doesn't happen anywhere else but the village) makes me need to restart as it becomes unplayable with delays.”
“Kind of fun but terrible optimization.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its cute and funny story moments, hilarious character designs, and entertaining interactions. However, some reviews highlight that the humor is overshadowed by frustrations related to pay-to-win mechanics and poor translations. Overall, while the game offers amusing content and engaging visuals, the humor can be inconsistent and sometimes detracted by gameplay issues.
“The art is beautiful and it has funny and cute story moments, all around great game to play in your spare time.”
“This game is hilarious, there's a whole ton of stuff to do, you don't have ads shoved in your face constantly, it's randomly way too sexual to a point of being hilarious, the companions are also similarly hilarious, the character design is fantastic, and there's just mad stuff to do.”
“I find it funny that the interaction when choosing a race, I absolutely love it.”
- emotional16 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicits mixed reactions, with many players appreciating its wholesome and cute elements, while others express discomfort with certain character dynamics, particularly involving child-like characters and themes of slavery. Overall, the game is seen as fun and engaging for those who enjoy a non-competitive, wholesome community, but it also raises concerns about its narrative choices and emotional depth.
“I love cute, wholesome games like this.”
“Yo, I needed this in my life, not gonna lie, wholesomeness is so pretty!”
“This game is genuinely so wholesome and fun!”
“The game lacks any emotional depth, making it hard to connect with the characters or story.”
“I felt no emotional investment in the plot; it was predictable and uninspiring.”
“The storyline was so dull that it failed to evoke any feelings or reactions from me.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its beautiful graphics and pleasant music, creating a relaxing environment free of ads. However, some character designs are criticized for clashing with the overall cute and lively aesthetic, detracting from the immersive experience.
“Beautiful graphics, nice music, and a good atmosphere.”
“Relaxing with a nice atmosphere, no ads which is amazing nowadays. You have many things to do and can keep a relatively high rank/score without paying anything.”
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game offers more playability compared to many others and avoids a gacha system, it is criticized for lacking a compelling story and overall replayability.
“The game is definitely more playable than many out there, and it's refreshing that it doesn't use a gacha system like many others.”
“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, ensuring that no two runs feel the same.”
“Lacks story and replayability.”
“Game is definitely more playable than many out there, not a gacha system either, which is a refresher for these types.”
