Life Gallery

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"Life Gallery" is a narrative-driven adventure game that explores the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Players uncover secrets and make choices that impact the outcome of the story as they navigate through a series of surreal, interconnected galleries. With its thought-provoking themes and atmospheric art style, "Life Gallery" challenges players to reflect on the consequences of their actions and the true meaning of life.

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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,412 reviews

story143 positive mentions

monetization9 negative mentions

The game features beautiful and creepy artwork that enhances the overall atmosphere.
The story is dark and intriguing, keeping players engaged throughout the experience.
The puzzles, while simple, are enjoyable and provide a unique interactive experience.

Only the first chapter is free, and players must pay to access the remaining chapters, which can be disappointing.
Some puzzles are overly simplistic, leading to a lack of challenge for experienced players.
The game can feel slow-paced with long transitions, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

story
307 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as dark, intriguing, and artistically presented, often compared to an interactive piece of art rather than a traditional game. While many players appreciate the unique and eerie narrative, they express a desire for more depth and clarity, as well as frustration over the need to pay for additional chapters. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and a compelling, albeit sometimes confusing, storyline captivates many players, though some find the storytelling methods lacking.
- “This game is honestly more of an interactive piece of art than a game. It has a very dark and interesting storyline, really cool stylized graphics, and some really neat puzzles that definitely make you use your brain a little.”
- “The artwork is beautiful and the story is so gripping, sad, and amazing.”
- “The story is super bizarre but I didn't buy the chapters because it's not worth it, but the first chapter is very good so please make this free.”
- “You have to pay to unlock the other parts of the story.”
- “I found myself confused regarding how certain characters died and what happened to one character who vanished from the story altogether.”
- “The story didn't go anywhere, and didn't have much of an ending.”
graphics
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their unique and captivating art style, often described as beautiful, creepy, and reminiscent of interactive art. Many reviewers noted that the visuals effectively complement the dark and intriguing storyline, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game. However, some players expressed disappointment with the gameplay, feeling that the graphics, while impressive, did not compensate for a lack of engaging challenges.
- “This game is honestly more of an interactive piece of art than a game. It has a very dark and interesting storyline, really cool stylized graphics, and some really neat puzzles that definitely make you use your brain a little.”
- “The graphics, sounds, the art style, and story concept were mind-blowing, and for your first game, I was amazed at how smooth it ran.”
- “The art style and graphics are just awesome!!”
- “I'm sure if I stuck with it I could possibly give it a higher rating, but a half hour of trying to get through graphic birth scenes turned me off.”
- “Love the graphics....but that's about it.”
- “A sort of morbid puzzle game with a likable enough art style...I would have liked to see more storyline, but it's either extremely vague all the way through or just meant to make you buy the rest of the chapters...found this while looking for spooky games, and so for that reason it disappointed.”
music
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to create a haunting and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience with its eerie and creepy tones. However, some players noted that the music can be repetitive and occasionally too loud, suggesting a desire for more variety and options to adjust or mute it. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength, contributing to the game's intriguing and unsettling vibe.
- “The music and sound effects literally send shivers down my spine.”
- “The music really suits the whole game and successfully creates the intriguing yet mysterious atmosphere.”
- “I love the atmospheric music and eerie art style.”
- “The background music is repetitive.”
- “You follow a simple story by doing simple puzzles while the music obnoxiously blares into your ears.”
- “Interesting game but no options to turn off sounds/music which interferes with recording/streaming the game.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its minimal interactivity and slow pacing, often feeling more like a visual novel than a traditional game. While the aesthetics and story are praised, the mechanics are criticized for being overly simplistic or frustratingly specific, leading to a lack of challenge. Overall, it appeals to those seeking an immersive, narrative-driven experience, but may disappoint players looking for more engaging gameplay.
- “The overall gameplay was very satisfying; the eerie feel to it gives off a really nice touch to the game.”
- “Immersive gameplay and a fun storyline.”
- “Love the gameplay and the artwork is amazing!”
- “The gameplay itself isn't much of a game as it is a visual novel with limited interactivity, and the pace is so slow that I am constantly frustrated just waiting for an obvious cutscene to end so I can get to the next moment of interaction.”
- “Very minimal actual gameplay interaction for a paid app...”
- “Too short, weak gameplay, more like a really short interactive story.”
atmosphere
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its excellent music, eerie art style, and intriguing story, creating a captivating and unsettling experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of dark colors, mural-like designs, and sound effects that enhance the overall mood, making it both beautiful and creepy. Many feel that the atmospheric elements are among the game's strongest features, effectively drawing players into its mysterious world.
- “I love the atmospheric music and eerie art style.”
- “It's amazing in creating an unsettling atmosphere with the dark colors, the mural-like designs, and the creepy music.”
- “The music really suits the whole game and successfully creates the intriguing yet mysterious atmosphere.”
- “Very eerie, shocking, and creates that kind of atmosphere that makes you feel the horror like you are in the game.”
- “This game was drawn very well and it had an atmosphere of being creepy and scary.”
- “Hoping to get the paid version and not have to deal with annoying ads, which it doesn't have and I'm glad it doesn't because it would totally disrupt the atmosphere if it did.”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the low initial cost (under $2 CAD) and the absence of ads, which enhances the gaming experience. However, many users express a desire for alternative monetization options, such as ad-supported gameplay, to access additional chapters without upfront costs. Overall, while the lack of ads is praised, the limited free content leads to mixed feelings about the need for in-app purchases.
- “Best monetization strategy of any game I've ever played!”
- “It's not very long and you only get 1 of 4 chapters free, but it didn't cost much (less than $2 CAD) and there are no ads.”
- “Also, there's no ads, which is nice compared to all the other games you find these days.”
- “I was enjoying the game so much until it told me to buy the full game. I can't believe you just sabotaged me like that. I was enjoying it so much! I know you need a way to make money; why don't you put in some ads and make the full game free?”
- “Good but only the first chapter is free. I hope that you made it free with ads.”
- “Really liked the game; wish there were ads to watch to continue the next chapter.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing, with some players finding it deeply disturbing and heartbreaking, while others appreciate its heartwarming portrayal of family love. Overall, it evokes a range of feelings, from unsettling discomfort to warmth and affection.
- “This game is very disturbing, and the ending... it's heartbreaking.”
- “Made me feel unsettled, but I still enjoyed it.”
- “Such a heartwarming and cute tale of a family's love!”
- “Honestly, the most boring story game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often boring, with some puzzles described as nonsensical and overly time-consuming. While the game itself is enjoyable, the repetitive nature of certain tasks detracts from the overall experience.
- “Boring, tedious, nonsensical puzzles.”
- “Great game except some of the puzzles are very tedious.”
- “Or are you going to tediously drag me through the misgivings of your whole life?”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that negatively impact gameplay.
- “The game is so buggy.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable.”
- “There are constant glitches that ruin the overall experience.”