Life is Feudal: Forest Village

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"Life is Feudal: Forest Village" is a medieval village-building simulation game. Players must manage resources, build and maintain structures, and guide villagers in order to ensure the survival and growth of their settlement. The game features a realistic environment, with natural disasters, weather, and resource management adding to the challenge. Players can explore the vast game world, interact with NPCs, and engage in various activities to ensure the prosperity of their village.

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

Life is Feudal: Forest Village screenshot

+24

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,353 reviews

graphics197 positive mentions

stability135 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and immersive gameplay.
Challenging resource management that keeps players engaged.
Ability to control villagers in first-person mode adds a unique touch.

Frequent crashes and save errors make the game frustrating to play.
AI issues lead to villagers starving or freezing despite having resources available.
Lack of updates and support from developers has left the game feeling unfinished.

graphics
427 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
51%
3%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising their beauty and detail, often comparing them favorably to those of "Banished." However, some users report issues such as lag, graphical glitches, and a lack of optimization, which can detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally considered a strong point, the game's performance and technical stability remain areas of concern for some players.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay ranges from casual to brutal, resource management is on point and I would play this game for the rest of my life.”
- “The graphics are amazing, coupled with the complexity of the game.”
- “Beautiful graphics and soundtrack, this will get you hooked for a long time!”
- “The graphics are somewhat lackluster and the tutorial is not very helpful.”
- “The graphics also can't be changed beyond the most basic options and the UI looks as though it was created by a chimp from the 80s.”
- “Even with better graphics, it seems Banished has a much better game engine and AI.”
gameplay
333 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
68%
7%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its similarity to "Banished" but criticizing its execution and stability. While some enjoy the slow-paced, strategic elements and the depth of mechanics, others report frequent crashes, bugs, and poorly explained systems that hinder the overall experience. Despite its potential and beautiful graphics, many feel that the game is unpolished and requires significant improvements to its mechanics and performance.
- “The gameplay is very challenging.”
- “I really love the graphics and the gameplay; it's a hard game, but after a while, you start understanding how it works.”
- “The gameplay is awesome; the game is surprisingly difficult (in a good sense) with unexpected depth.”
- “Unfortunately, the game often freezes during gameplay, so I have to save periodically.”
- “Game just keeps crashing after a minute of gameplay; also, it is so unpolished that it hurts.”
- “The gameplay is very flawed - villagers starve to death despite having plenty of food, of a mixed variety.”
stability
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of frequent freezes, crashes, and various bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players describe it as feeling unfinished and abandoned, with persistent issues affecting resource management and villager AI. While some users find it enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by instability and requires substantial improvements to be recommended.
- “Sure, it's not bug-free, but how many games are?”
- “It's not too buggy, apart from the workers that can't seem to navigate around corners.”
- “This game looked so promising, but if at any point a game should seem clean and bug-free, it should be the tutorial.”
- “Unfortunately, the game often freezes during gameplay, so I have to save periodically.”
- “This game is a buggy mess and apparently abandoned.”
- “Every time the game auto-saves, it freezes.”
music
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
48%
12%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and enchanting qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While many players find the soundtrack beautiful and soothing, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's calming atmosphere, although a desire for more variety in the tracks is frequently mentioned.
- “The music in the game will lull you into hours flying by while you think of what building to place next and how to design your village.”
- “Overall, the game has several mellifluous soundtracks that are sure to give the player a calm yet fun gameplay experience.”
- “The soundtrack is phenomenal to me, it reminds me of the days of wandering the wilds in Cyrodiil in ES: Oblivion and I could listen to it forever and never get bored of it.”
- “The music plays on an endless annoying loop.”
- “After some time of play, the music becomes very bothersome; it's better to silence it and focus on the ambient sounds.”
- “If you're going to play this for hours, you better bring your own music to listen to.”
optimization
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
44%
41%
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting severe lag, stuttering, and frame rate drops, particularly as population sizes increase. Many users have noted that even high-end setups struggle to maintain performance, leading to a frustrating experience, especially during winter weather effects. While some players have experienced smoother gameplay, the consensus is that significant optimization improvements are needed for long-term playability.
- “It runs smoothly, the graphics are nice, the resource management is sensible, and it's fun to watch your village and city grow.”
- “Edit: as of the latest patch, the performance has been drastically improved, so go buy it now if you haven't already!”
- “I do however recommend this game wholeheartedly: all the right ideas are there and performance problems should easily be fixed by the developers.”
- “259.5 hours into the game and I have reached a point where I have too many things, buildings, people, activities, etc. If the game isn't paused, my CPU starts to cook, performance takes a swan dive off a cliff, and everything gets choppy.”
- “This game is so poorly optimized that building a village with only 300 inhabitants becomes a slideshow.”
- “There is no optimization to reduce the horrendous lag that occurs once your population reaches 200-300, glitchy controls, and whole populations dying due to starvation (when you have hundreds of thousands of food in reserve).”
grinding
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and time-consuming, particularly in managing farming and resource gathering, which often requires micromanagement of villagers and can lead to inefficiencies. Players note that while the farming system is complex and offers depth, it can become frustratingly slow, especially as the population grows, making tasks feel repetitive and overwhelming. Despite these challenges, some players find enjoyment in the grind, particularly achievement hunters who appreciate the game's depth and mechanics.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
- “It's tediously slow and because of the scripted nature, tasks are essentially impossible to manage.”
- “Ultimately feels more grindy, more buggy, and less fun than the game it is actively copying.”
- “But, the gameplay is extremely slow and tedious until you get like 30 villagers, and this game is kind of difficult to learn, so I had to restart several times.”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
78%
14%
The game is largely criticized for its lack of a coherent storyline, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like a sandbox experience than one with a narrative. While some players express a desire for missions or a structured story to enhance gameplay, others highlight the absence of any significant lore or goals, leading to a sense of aimlessness. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit from the addition of a narrative element to provide context and motivation for players.
- “Epic story.”
- “Great city builder game, only thing I would add is some sort of story or goal.”
- “Perhaps create missions or a storyline.”
- “Alrighty, so this game has no storyline.”
- “Story: 0/5 (no storyline - sandbox game)”
- “Again, there is no story.”
atmosphere
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
24%
12%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty, immersive qualities, and relaxing ambiance, enhanced by appealing graphics and a fitting soundtrack. Many players appreciate the game's potential for creating aesthetically pleasing environments, although some express concerns about the need for updates and improvements in building variety. Overall, the atmosphere is described as enjoyable and conducive to both relaxation and engagement, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The game is absolutely beautiful and very atmospheric.”
- “Very immersive atmosphere.”
- “A beautiful atmosphere with good music and landscape.”
- “It gives the game atmosphere but without any building variety it’s wasted potential.”
- “Overall the game looks like it could be a good sandbox, only that it is not engaging enough due to the really sad graphics and uninspired atmosphere of the game. Why should I even try to get this village to grow? They're all so depressed already.”
- “If you think that this game looks good, then I strongly suggest that you pick up Banished instead since that game feels more balanced, has a better overall atmosphere, and more building variety.”
replayability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
17%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its high replay value due to diverse starting locations and mod support that enhances gameplay. However, others criticize the AI and steep learning curve, suggesting that without mods, the game can feel frustrating and less engaging. Overall, while modding can significantly improve the experience, the base game may lack inherent replayability for some players.
- “High replay value, I like starting from zero and using different ways.”
- “The replayability comes from the myriad of locations available to start and create a new village.”
- “Overall, a much more enjoyable game with replayability and difficulty that isn't overbearing.”
- “Almost no replay value.”
- “The modding community has made the game much more playable, but mods were limited to gameplay adjustments and decor additions.”
- “Mod support will also be needed to keep replay value high.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its perceived lack of quality and unfinished features. Many reviewers feel that the developers are exploiting market trends without delivering a polished product, leading to disappointment and a sense of wasted investment. Overall, the sentiment suggests that the game prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “Please, for the love of God, don't waste your time or money on this awful cash grab.”
- “The game is broken, a cash grab by developers who don't give a dime, as simple as that.”
- “This could have been the best game ever; too bad it was a cash grab!”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often derived from its quirky inaccuracies and the absurd behavior of characters, such as villagers ignoring wildlife threats and animals failing to interact meaningfully. While some players find these elements amusing, they also highlight them as flaws, suggesting that the humor can sometimes mask underlying issues with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game is seen as entertainingly flawed, providing laughs despite its shortcomings.
- “This inaccuracy was kinda disturbing but funny at the same time!”
- “I would rate it 2/10 just because that patch note made me laugh.”
- “Worse: while it's funny watching your villagers allowing the completely docile bears and wolves to wander into their houses, it's far less fun when they allow them to eat their precious livestock right in front of their stupid noses!”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of frustration and immersion in the emotional aspect of the game. While some feel disconnected due to gameplay mechanics, others find a deeper emotional connection by engaging with their virtual towns, enhancing their sense of presence and involvement.
- “Walking around in my own town made me feel much more immersed in the game than when I'm just the invisible deity floating above everyone's head.”