Life Goes On: Done to Death

Life Goes On: Done to Death is a fun puzzle title that will tax you, and let you blow off steam by murdering hundreds (thousands) of knights.

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In "Life Goes On: Done to Death," players control knightish heroes who perish in numerous ways to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. The game features dark humor, 2D platforming, and permadeath mechanics where the characters' deaths are required to progress. Players must use their fallen comrades creatively to build paths, trigger switches, and complete stages in this unique puzzle-platformer.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 690 reviews

humor165 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Unique and humorous concept of using dead knights to solve puzzles, providing a fresh take on the genre.
Challenging yet accessible puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty, keeping players engaged.
Great art style and soundtrack that enhance the overall experience, along with clever writing and funny character names.

Some players may find the gameplay repetitive after a while, as the core mechanics don't change significantly.
Occasional issues with physics and controls can lead to frustrating moments, especially in later levels.
The game may feel short for some, lacking extensive content or a deep narrative to keep players invested.

humor
166 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in "Life Goes On: Done to Death" is widely praised for its dark, morbid charm, blending clever storytelling with a unique mechanic that involves sacrificing knights to solve puzzles. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke laughter through its absurdity, witty item descriptions, and humorous death animations, making it a standout in the puzzle-platformer genre. While some feel the humor can wear thin over time, the overall consensus is that it provides a fun and entertaining experience, especially for those who enjoy a macabre sense of humor.
- “A fun little puzzle game with a darkly hilarious twist.”
- “Delightfully dark humor wrapped around a great platforming puzzle game with a unique sense of style.”
- “Using the corpses of your previous characters to solve the puzzles is both hilarious and an interesting mechanic.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I found the jokes to be unfunny and lacking creativity.”
- “The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and miss the mark completely.”
gameplay
137 mentions
42 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Life Goes On" is characterized by its unique mechanic of using the corpses of fallen characters to solve puzzles, which adds a humorous and inventive twist to the platforming genre. Players appreciate the steady introduction of new mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging, although some find that later levels can become convoluted and frustrating. Overall, the game offers a fun, challenging experience with clever puzzles, a darkly comedic tone, and responsive controls, making it a standout in the puzzle platformer category.
- “The gameplay is fun, until you try doing challenges with that movement; it becomes more frustrating.”
- “The core gameplay mechanic is inherently fun and it's used in a lot of neat ways.”
- “The game keeps slowly adding more mechanics over the course of its levels, making the levels become slowly more complex as you progress, but because of the careful way in which the mechanics are introduced and taught, the puzzles are challenging but never feel unfair or frustrating.”
- “The gameplay is a little too boring.”
- “However, as the game progressed further and further, it felt that the game mechanics were becoming rather convoluted - granted that some of which you had to also be dexterous (and not just intelligent) to be able to pull off a good score.”
- “Worse, whenever a new mechanic is introduced, it tends to lean more towards frustration rather than fun, especially when compared to the very solid base (trying to avoid activating respawn points is never a fun time).”
music
63 mentions
62 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising its quality and how well it complements the gameplay. While some find the soundtrack to be repetitive or generic at times, others describe it as beautiful, immersive, and even reminiscent of notable composers like David Wise. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, contributing to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “The soundtrack is astonishing!!!!”
- “The game has beautiful visuals, a lovely soundtrack, and tons upon tons of deviously crafted traps that will inevitably claim many lives of your white knights.”
- “I've absolutely fallen in love with this game, the concept is awesome, the soundtrack is phenomenal, the art style is ever so lovely, the puzzles are very diverse.”
- “Probably my brain was a little bit too tired of listening to some songs on repeat and trying to solve puzzles.”
- “The music can be repetitive.”
- “Oh boy, does the music suck.”
graphics
60 mentions
63 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and charming art style that enhance the gameplay experience, while others find the graphics to be average or generic. Many appreciate the unique aesthetic that complements the game's dark humor, though a few critiques mention that the visuals can feel somewhat cheap or simplistic. Overall, the graphics are generally considered functional and suitable for the game's tone, contributing positively to the overall enjoyment.
- “The graphics are stunning, the concept is hilarious (and slightly morbid), and I love the variety and challenges that this puzzle game presents.”
- “The graphics are beautiful.”
- “I've absolutely fallen in love with this game, the concept is awesome, the soundtrack is phenomenal, the art style is ever so lovely, the puzzles are very diverse.”
- “The art style feels generic.”
- “I just think it looks a bit cheap, but really the visuals are not the star of the game.”
- “Graphically, Life Goes On is simply fine.”
story
29 mentions
21 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The story in "Life Goes On: Done to Death" is minimal, primarily serving as a humorous backdrop to the gameplay rather than a central focus. Players embark on a quest for the cup of life, encountering clever and comedic elements throughout, but many reviews note the lack of a substantial narrative. Despite this, the game's imaginative design and engaging mechanics provide an enjoyable experience, with humor and subtle storytelling conveyed through gameplay rather than traditional narrative methods.
- “Life Goes On: Done to Death is an imaginative and unique puzzle game that tells the story of a brave knight and his quest for immortality.”
- “One of the strengths of Life Goes On: Done to Death is its clever and humorous storytelling.”
- “Life Goes On manages to convey both its entire story and its gameplay without a single word being spoken, and with only a few brief pieces of text to add flavor.”
- “As usual with such puzzlers, there's no story or anything -- let's just ignore the 'story' of the king looking for the cup of life and sending his minions to fetch it.”
- “There is absolutely no story.”
- “Very repetitive and there is no story.”
replayability
19 mentions
32 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game boasts significant replayability, with multiple objectives and optional challenges in each level that encourage players to return for a more complete experience. Players can engage with various mechanics, tackle puzzles, and aim for achievements, ensuring that even after completing the story, there are plenty of reasons to revisit the game. Overall, the combination of diverse goals and increasing difficulty keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging for avid gamers.
- “The game also features a good number of levels and replay value, making it an enjoyable experience that players can come back to again and again.”
- “There are 4 objectives in each level - find the cup, beat the time, use the least possible knights, and get eaten by Jeff, so there is loads of replay value.”
- “The puzzles require some thought, and you have multiple metrics on which you are graded, significantly increasing the replayability.”
- “I've only played through the 'story' just once, but there is a ton of replay value with secrets in each level, so don't be fooled by my playtime!”
- “There are bonus objectives to complete for each map, offering some replayability if you want to challenge yourself beyond just beating the game/levels.”
- “Optional goals such as using the fewest possible number of knights really add to the replayability.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its top-notch visual design, clear art, and unique soundtracks that enhance the immersive experience across different levels. While the plot serves mainly as a backdrop, the overall charm and ambiance are significant highlights, though some users noted a lack of variety in atmospheric sound effects.
- “Another great thing about the game is its visual design and animation; it's top-notch and adds a great deal to the game's atmosphere and charm.”
- “The graphics are surprisingly good, and each set of levels has a unique look to them. The first set is in some mines, and all the levels have a certain feel to them, while another set takes place in the mountains. Each set, to assist in setting the atmosphere, has a unique soundtrack to go with it.”
- “The art is nice and clear with atmospheric sounds and graphics.”
- “The plot can easily be ignored while playing as it's really just there for context and atmosphere rather than having any impact on gameplay.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report a mixed emotional experience with the game, highlighting its wholesome themes and engaging characters that evoke laughter and tears. However, some express frustration with gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall emotional impact, leading to feelings of confusion and emotional turmoil. Overall, the game successfully elicits a wide range of emotions, from joy to frustration.
- “The commercial video was the hook for me, as it showed lively and emotional characters along with the gameplay.”
- “That being said, I am having some emotional trouble after playing the level 'Companionship'.”
- “While playing this game, I experienced a roller coaster of emotions: I laughed, I cried, I threw pillows, and I cackled while impaling countless knights on spikes to create a beautiful carpet.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews on stability are mixed; while some players report experiencing bugs and issues with certain achievements, others have noted a smooth experience with no glitches or performance problems during gameplay.
- “Some puzzles can also feel a bit buggy, so if you're interested in this game, be ready for that.”
- “Some achievements are quite challenging, and the speedrun achievement seems to be buggy.”
- “I didn't encounter any glitches, which feels rare for games nowadays.”
grinding
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious and boring after a few hours, typical of puzzle games, but appreciate that it avoids excessive planning and keeps the gameplay streamlined.
- “There is no tedious planning required, the summary is delivered quickly, and overall everything is kept to a minimum.”
- “I mean, it's not that long, probably, but like all puzzle games, this one becomes tedious and boring after three hours.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “After a while, the constant grinding turns what could be an enjoyable experience into a chore.”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly enjoyable, with some even engaging in performance challenges, indicating that the optimization allows for a smooth and entertaining experience.
- “The performance challenges are so much fun that I keep coming back for more.”
- “The optimization features really enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “I love how the game encourages me to improve my performance through various challenges.”