Lif

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"Lif" is a massively multiplayer role-playing game where players live as animals in a natural setting. Choose your animal and explore various environments, such as plains, tundra, and desert, while hunting, eating, drinking, and resting to survive. Interact with other players through chat, combat, or by forming families and having babies, with regular updates adding new animals and locations.

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Play Modes

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game offers a wide variety of animals to play as, allowing for diverse gameplay experiences.
Many players have fond memories of the game and enjoyed the social aspect of making friends while playing.
The game has potential and could be fun if it were to receive updates and a larger player base.

The game has been abandoned by developers, leading to a lack of updates and a dwindling player base, making multiplayer nearly impossible.
Gameplay is plagued by numerous bugs, glitches, and poor mechanics, resulting in frustrating experiences for players.
Singleplayer mode is nearly unplayable due to aggressive AI and a lack of engaging content, leaving players feeling isolated and bored.

stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent glitches and bugs that affect gameplay, such as non-moving offspring and problematic AI behavior. While some players note minor issues that don't heavily impact their experience, the overall sentiment is that the game remains unstable and in need of substantial improvements, with little hope for future updates.
- “Nowadays is a buggy game, and even if I would love to say 'it'll get better, the idea is very good and it can become a great game!' I actually know there won't be future updates and improvements.”
- “It is still buggy and the animals that chase you are impossible to deal with.”
- “Still buggy, still needs improvements.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics in the game are generally considered simple and somewhat rough, with no significant updates noted. While some users find them acceptable and promising for an early access title, others suggest that improvements are needed to enhance the overall visual experience.
- “It's very early in access and quite rough, but the graphics look promising enough to make it a good game.”
- “No graphic updates.”
- “The game designers need to watch National Geographic.”
- “The graphics are okay, and you can learn as you go, but it's a fairly simple game.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of direction and depth, with reviewers suggesting that it is not suitable for players seeking a narrative-driven experience. Instead, it focuses more on gameplay mechanics, such as simulating animal behavior, rather than delivering a compelling storyline.
- “The fennec fox is a different story.”
- “If you want direction, story, or depth, maybe give it a pass.”
- “I'd say if you ever wanted to run about like an animal in its natural environment, this game is for you, but obviously if you want a huge story-driven game or FPS action, then it's not.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being flawed and lacking innovation, leading to a generally negative reception among users.
- “Horrible gameplay.”
- “There are a ton of flaws, and the gameplay is not very different.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is noted as a significant aspect, with players highlighting both good and funny moments that contributed positively to their experience, despite some negative interactions. Overall, the humor seems to be a memorable part of the game, even leading some to feel relieved about its shutdown.
- “The game had its ups as well, with good and funny moments that made the experience enjoyable.”
- “The humor in the game is something that can't be ignored; it really adds to the overall experience.”
- “I'm kind of glad it got shut down, but I will miss the hilarious moments it provided.”