Joy Life

About

"Joy Life" is a casual puzzle game set in the basement of the Hundred Percent Hotel, a gathering place for high society. As the newest celebrity guest, Joy, you'll need to solve puzzles to unlock various dance poses and find a partner for a happy dance. The gameplay involves finding and eliminating cards with matching pictures to progress. This game is part of a series, with related titles including "Joy Life 2" and "Joy Life 3."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a simple and fun card matching mechanic that is easy to pick up.
The graphics and character model are well-designed, providing a visually appealing experience.
The inclusion of a free adult DLC adds extra content for players interested in that aspect.

The gallery feature is broken, often displaying a black screen instead of the expected content.
Gameplay is very short, with only about 10-20 minutes of content, making it feel like a cash grab.
Animations are laggy and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is notably brief, lasting around 10 to 20 minutes, which has led to criticism regarding the lack of content despite its low price. However, players appreciate the smoothness of the gameplay mechanics, especially in comparison to other titles like Cyberpunk 2077.
- “The gameplay is smooth, unlike Cyberpunk 2077.”
- “It has like 10 minutes of gameplay; add another ten if you want to watch all the h-videos.”
- “I think you should design more gameplay; after all, this is a game, although it is very cheap.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The graphics are noted for their appealing art style, particularly highlighting the character design and aesthetic elements, such as the use of black stockings. However, some reviews have been flagged as potentially fake, raising questions about their authenticity.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music and sound effects in the game, particularly the moans and groans, have received mixed feedback from users, with some appreciating the atmospheric elements while others find them repetitive or distracting. Overall, the audio design contributes to the game's immersive experience but may not appeal to all players.
- “The music and sound effects are just a series of moans and groans, lacking any real depth or variety.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and uninspired, with sound effects that feel more annoying than immersive.”
- “The audio experience is dominated by moans and groans, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is limited, with many players feeling that once the main content is completed, there is little incentive to return. However, some users appreciate the potential for different playstyles or choices that can offer a fresh experience upon replaying. Overall, while there are elements that may encourage multiple playthroughs, the consensus leans towards a lack of substantial replay value.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a quick cash grab, especially when compared to the developer's previous titles, suggesting a lack of value and depth in the current offering.
- “It really feels like a quick cash grab compared to some of the devs' other titles.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization needs significant improvement, particularly in performance and rendering, as players believe the game has great potential that is currently hindered by these issues.
- “The animations are laggy, and many others are experiencing the same issue. The developers need to improve the performance and rendering because this game deserves better.”
- “The animations are laggy, and many others are experiencing the same issue. The developers need to improve the performance and rendering because this game deserves better.”