Let There Be Life

About

Let There Be Life is an award-winning relaxing and creative experience that allows you to build trees and play with wildlife...just don't put too much shadow on the plants below!

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

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

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features charming hand-drawn graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it visually appealing.
It provides a soothing experience with appropriate sound effects and music, ideal for casual play or winding down.
The gameplay is simple and can be enjoyable for children, allowing for a fun, low-pressure gaming experience.

The gameplay is overly simplistic and repetitive, leading to boredom after a short period.
There is a lack of challenge and variety, with all levels following the same basic mechanics.
The game feels overpriced for the limited content and short playtime, especially compared to other games available on Steam.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The gameplay is characterized as simplistic and repetitive, primarily revolving around a slow clicker mechanic that lacks depth and variety. While it offers a relaxing, zen-like experience with pleasant visuals and sound, the limited content and straightforward progression lead to a quickly diminishing appeal. Overall, it fails to provide engaging or challenging gameplay, especially when compared to other titles available at a similar price point.
- “The core gameplay is simply taking your time to align things correctly.”
- “It is a very simple puzzle game, based on the mechanic of shade.”
- “It features picturesque graphics, relaxing pleasant music, and free of tension or mental strain, zen-like gameplay.”
- “Catchy sound effects and half decent audiovisuals do not make up for gauge-filling slow clicker gameplay.”
- “Tablet-grade game with limited content and repetitive simplistic gameplay.”
- “Progression is straightforward and you can jump ahead to later chapters, but the core gameplay stays identical.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game is generally described as charming and relaxing, complementing the hand-painted art style and nature sounds. However, some users note that the background tracks consist of short loops that can become repetitive and occasionally annoying. Overall, the soundtrack is considered pleasant and suitable for the game's casual, zen-like atmosphere.
- “The hand-painted art is very stylish, and the sounds of children laughing along with the gorgeous accompanying music will often inspire a smile.”
- “Great to relax while listening to the sounds of nature and chill, clear music.”
- “It's an easy puzzle with a charming art style and peaceful, relaxing music.”
- “The background music is short loops of tracks, and some of them don't loop too well.”
- “The music is simple versions of well-known songs, so it's not too much of an issue to lose.”
- “There are one or two minor annoyances with the music.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming art style and picturesque visuals, contributing to a relaxing and zen-like gameplay experience. While the audiovisuals are described as decent, they do not compensate for the game's lack of challenge and engaging mechanics. Overall, the artwork is highlighted as a strong point, enhancing the casual and peaceful atmosphere of the game.
- “It features picturesque graphics, relaxing pleasant music, and free of tension or mental strain, zen-like gameplay.”
- “Catchy sound effects and half-decent audiovisuals do not make up for gauge-filling slow clicker gameplay.”
- “It's an easy puzzle with a charming art style and peaceful, relaxing music.”
- “Pretty graphics (sparkles!)”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is enhanced by its stylish hand-painted art and the cheerful sounds of children laughing, which create a lively atmosphere. The playful sound effects, including the laughter of butterflies, contribute to an overall sense of joy and whimsy.
- “The hand-painted art is very stylish, and the sounds of children laughing along with the gorgeous accompanying music often inspire a smile.”
- “The animals do a really nice job of making the scene feel alive, and the sound effects work well, even the butterflies, which have the sound of laughing children.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game lacks any significant story elements, offering minimal text and no additional game modes, collectibles, or easter eggs, resulting in a sparse narrative experience.
- “There are no story elements, not much fluff text, and no other game modes or collectibles or easter eggs.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “The plot is predictable and fails to engage, leaving players feeling uninvested in the outcome.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as relaxing, providing players with a soothing and tranquil environment that enhances the overall experience.
- “The game creates a relaxing atmosphere that allows players to unwind and immerse themselves fully.”
- “I love how the ambient sounds and visuals combine to create a truly relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The overall atmosphere is so calming, making it a perfect escape from reality.”