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Life & Debt: A Real Life Simulator

57%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
music, stability
58% User Score Based on 48 reviews

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About

"Life & Debt: A Real Life Simulator" is a 2D pixel art game where players manage their finances, maintain cashflow, and deal with the challenges of home ownership. Over 30 items to collect, 60+ jobs, and 80+ life events offer high replayability. The game features live development with community feedback, and an original soundtrack. The goal is to balance wants and needs while avoiding financial ruin.

Life & Debt: A Real Life Simulator screenshot
Life & Debt: A Real Life Simulator screenshot
Life & Debt: A Real Life Simulator screenshot
Life & Debt: A Real Life Simulator screenshot
Life & Debt: A Real Life Simulator screenshot
Life & Debt: A Real Life Simulator screenshot
Life & Debt: A Real Life Simulator screenshot

58%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
humor10 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions

  • The game features funny achievement names and quirky scenarios that add humor to the gameplay.
  • It provides a challenging experience with random life events that keep players engaged and coming back for more.
  • The developer is responsive to feedback and regularly updates the game, adding new content and fixing bugs.
  • Players frequently experience job loss, making it difficult to maintain financial stability and progress in the game.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with the shop and a lack of autosave, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • There is little strategy involved, as players are often hit with absurd negative events and debts that feel overwhelming and unrealistic.
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny achievement names and a light-hearted take on the daily grind, making it a relatable and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the blend of realistic scenarios with absurd humor, particularly enjoying the random events that add to the comedic value. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to provide a funny and engaging time-wasting experience.

    • “Lad:arls is a good time waster and a funny comparison to the struggles of the daily grind.”
    • “This gives you $10,000, and it may be strange and funny to admit that being hurt on the job was the best thing to happen in this game.”
    • “I loved all the random events and the fact that some of it relates to real life and some is very humorous.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Life and Debt" is highly praised for its ability to enhance the gaming experience, with players finding it engaging and well-suited to the game's theme. Many users appreciate the chill and relaxing nature of the soundtrack, often leaving it on throughout their gameplay sessions. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it a notable aspect of the experience.

    • “Seriously, if you want to take and spend an hour once in a while on a simulation, this is it. I find this to be exciting, engaging, and the music I never turned off because it went so well with the game!”
    • “I look forward to playing it again with the chill music and relaxing.”
    • “The music in this game really enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable to play for extended periods.”
    • “The music in this game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
    • “While the gameplay is enjoyable, the soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The background music is too generic and fails to create an immersive atmosphere, which is disappointing.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for ongoing bugs, particularly in the shop feature, which remain unresolved despite recent updates. Overall, players express frustration with the persistent issues affecting gameplay.

    • “This game is still buggy even after the recent updates.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for being unsatisfying, leading some users to recommend against playing the game. Overall, it appears to lack engaging elements that would make it worthwhile.

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