Life is Feudal: Your Own
- November 17, 2015
- Bitbox Ltd.
- 29h median play time
"Life is Feudal: Your Own" is a hardcore sandbox RPG set in a medieval simulator, allowing up to 64 players to interact in a 3km x 3km gameworld. The game features a complex crafting system, free terraforming, and the ability to host private worlds with customizable rules. Combat is non-target and physics-based, with directional attacks and formations playing a significant role in battles.
Reviews
- gameplay449 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Life is Feudal: Your Own" is characterized by a mix of deep mechanics and significant challenges, often described as slow, grindy, and clunky. While some players appreciate the intricate crafting, building, and survival elements, many express frustration with the numerous bugs, poor controls, and tedious progression systems that detract from the overall experience. The game is best enjoyed in a cooperative setting, as solo play can feel overwhelming and unfulfilling due to its steep learning curve and reliance on multiplayer interaction.
“The gameplay is great if you can find a server you enjoy.”
“The gameplay mechanics and the level of freedom given have been a stellar experience on all levels.”
“This game is awesome in its open-ended gameplay.”
“The gameplay is grueling, grindy to an absurd degree even, and is *not* for the usual player to enjoy in the least.”
“The gameplay itself was pretty trash, slow combat controls, and it just doesn't feel fun in combat let alone the amount of grind and the need for others to play with you.”
“The gameplay is difficult as I mentioned above, but as soon as you have friends who already know the game a little, you will eventually integrate more easily into the group's goals so that your village/kingdom can thrive.”
- grinding448 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a major point of contention among players, with many describing it as excessively tedious and time-consuming. While some players appreciate the sense of accomplishment that comes from completing long tasks, others find the constant resource gathering and crafting to be a frustrating slog that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is best suited for those who enjoy grind-heavy experiences, as it requires significant time investment to progress and achieve goals.
“Unfortunately, the game primarily boils down to never-ending grinding; you click on something and then watch a loading bar.”
“The gameplay is grueling, grindy to an absurd degree even, and is *not* for the usual player to enjoy in the least.”
“It's unfun, and it's so grindy that it feels like no progress is ever made.”
- graphics377 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful visuals and immersive environments, particularly in terms of weather effects and detailed textures. However, there are significant concerns regarding performance issues, including low frame rates and graphical glitches, especially on lower-end systems. Overall, while the graphics are considered appealing, they are often described as demanding and not optimized, leading to a frustrating experience for some players.
“The game offers you satisfying visuals for everything - the crops growing stage by stage, the weather changing gradually, the plant textures, being able to identify resources just by observing the map rather than waiting for some UI to make it clear to you, etc.”
“The graphics are beautiful and enhance the experience exponentially.”
“The graphics are wonderful, day/night, weather, season changes.”
“Graphically dated.”
“Game came out in 2015 but games of 2000 compare to this game's engine, mechanics, and graphics!”
“Horrible graphics, even on the highest fps and ram I could squeeze out of my rig.”
- stability220 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, unresponsive hotkeys, and various gameplay glitches that significantly hinder the experience. Many players express frustration over the lack of updates and fixes from the developers, leading to a perception that the game is abandoned and remains in a buggy, unfinished state. While some acknowledge minor glitches as part of early access, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game's stability issues make it largely unplayable.
“I've found some bugs, mainly the dreaded 'blank tabards' bug, which is extremely rare, but other than that, it's pretty bug-free for me.”
“The game got optimized, and it runs great. I haven't had time to play it extensively at all, but the fact that the game was optimized gives it a thumbs up for developer support.”
“Game runs great on my 10-year-old PC, but I had a few hours worth of work tweaking things to get it to run on my newer gaming PC.”
“The game was fine in early access but now it is a buggy mess.”
“Wow this game is buggy and has so many interface flaws that I stopped counting and noting them down pretty fast.”
“The game is buggy and laggy in an unimaginable way; you have to play with the lowest settings to have a decent 50-60 fps.”
- optimization123 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 39 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues, including long load times, lag, and frequent crashes, even on high-end systems. Many users express frustration over the lack of polish and stability, suggesting that the game feels more like an early access title rather than a fully released product. While some acknowledge that the developers are working on improvements, the consensus is that substantial optimization is still needed for a smoother gameplay experience.
“The menu system has been optimized, which makes playing the game a lot easier.”
“So, the game got optimized, and it runs great. Haven't had time to play it extensively at all, but the fact the game was optimized gives it a thumbs up for dev support.”
“The game for the most part is very realistic, and now that it has fixed most of the bugs and performance issues, it can be a real joy to play.”
“The game is incredibly poorly optimized; it takes centuries to load what is, ultimately, a rather lackluster visual experience.”
“This game is not a 'complete' game: it is sold as a full release, but has way too many bugs, mediocre graphics, poor performance, and it's still more of a beta release than a full game.”
“The game is very interesting and looks to have great potential, but at the moment it is highly unstable with poor optimization.”
- story66 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely defined by player-driven narratives rather than a structured plot, with many users noting the absence of quests, NPCs, and a traditional storyline. Players are encouraged to create their own experiences in a sandbox environment, leading to unique interactions and events, but this can also result in a lack of direction and purpose for those seeking a more guided gameplay experience. Overall, while some appreciate the freedom to craft personal stories, others find the minimal narrative elements disappointing.
“Altogether I find this game well worth the money as you will get an endless amount of hours of gameplay where you make your own story.”
“Now what is Life is Feudal about ... it's about you ... you make your own story ... if you play your cards right you might end up as a king of a large guild.”
“The game exists as it is, the story is what is actually happening; the bandits you encounter are real people that want your stuff... the alliances you form are with real people.”
“There's really no story at all; you get a little context in the opening cutscene when you start the game, but that's about it.”
“The game exists as it is; the story is what is actually happening. The bandits you encounter are real people that want your stuff... the alliances you form are with real people, the items you may find actually were made and belonged to some poor soul that met his demise by nature or another player.”
“On the bad side, you have no game goals, quests, or anything of the sort.”
- music55 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric and immersive qualities, often described as relaxing and fitting well with the game's medieval theme. However, some players note that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, with a limited number of tracks that may detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many find the music enhances the gameplay, contributing to a serene and enjoyable environment.
“The music is wonderful, the terrain is insane, it's not any kind of next-level stuff, but even on a low-end PC, the game still looks amazing.”
“The game world is beautiful, the music is beautiful, and the craftable buildings and armor all look and feel unique.”
“The music is nice and fits the mood of the game really well; it's basically like the old-timey ambience that Skyrim or Lord of the Rings has.”
“The music never changes.”
“Only a few music tracks (gets annoying after a while).”
“Relaxing music that unfortunately repeats...and repeats...and...repeats.”
- humor26 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its numerous bugs and glitches, leading to absurd and often frustrating gameplay experiences, such as tedious crafting mechanics and comically ineffective combat. Players find the voice acting and character interactions lacking, with some moments unintentionally hilarious due to their awkwardness. Overall, while the game has potential for humor, it often falls short, resulting in a mix of genuine laughs and exasperation.
“Combat in this game is pretty hilarious because of how buggy it is.”
“Just terraform in a mountain for a few hours and you'll be laughing and crying like a madman.”
“This is a very good game because it is realistic and funny to play with friends.”
“The game doesn't work the first time I tried to play; I don't know what to do. For $40, it's not funny.”
“The humor falls flat and feels forced, making the experience more frustrating than entertaining.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
- atmosphere22 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as immersive and beautifully crafted, featuring dreary, foggy environments that evoke a strong sense of realism reminiscent of feudal times. Players appreciate the stunning graphics and sound design, which enhance the overall experience, although some note that the soundtrack can become repetitive over extended play. The combination of deep forests, rich villages, and a slow-paced, rewarding gameplay loop contributes to a captivating and engaging atmosphere that keeps players invested.
“Okay, this game is absolutely stunning with the foggy moonlit night and early mornings… the atmosphere and the surroundings are beautiful. I find that at times I am just standing and looking at the moon or a beautiful sunrise; this game is an artistic jewel.”
“The game has an incredible atmosphere, bringing you to the harsh world of feudal times.”
“No other game of this genre that I have played has created the amazing beautiful atmosphere I have seen in this game.”
“The atmosphere is almost always dreary, rainy, with low visibility.”
“The soundtracks seem a bit limited but still give the game some atmosphere, so I would rate the sound a 7 out of 10.”
“Would definitely recommend this game to anyone; it has a very time-consuming atmosphere, but when you start playing, you don't want to stop as you just want to finish something off or get your skills up to the next level.”
- monetization22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 82 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many players feeling misled by false advertising and frustrated by the prevalence of pay-to-win microtransactions. Users report a lack of meaningful updates or bug fixes, leading to a grindy experience that prioritizes profit over player satisfaction. Overall, the game's monetization practices have contributed to a negative perception, with many recommending against it due to its exploitative nature.
“Rather this is a testing/launch base for a free-to-play MMO with microtransactions.”
“I am somewhat concerned that the developers, while warning that this is early access with all of its bugs, state that this is and will lead up to a huge MMO later down the track with in-game purchases and upgrades.”
“The MMO is pay-to-win and full of microtransactions.”
“Essentially, they took a game that was an interesting combination of Mount & Blade, Conan Exiles, and Minecraft, and messed it all up with a cash grabbing scheme.”
“What could have been a brilliant game was ruined by pay-to-win microtransactions and the developers being so corrupt that it's not unusual for them to delete people's comments which are merely critical of their actions as well as ban players from their Discord.”
“The MMO is nothing but a cash grab, a poorly optimized piece of junk.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's replayability has received mixed reviews, with some players noting a decline in playability due to bugs introduced in recent updates, while others highlight the significant impact of forming a guild on enhancing the experience. Despite some criticisms regarding controls and graphical issues, a few users still find the game highly replayable, particularly due to its customization options. Overall, the game's current state suggests a need for improvements to fully realize its replay potential.
“Forming a guild completely changes the game and actually makes it much more playable.”
“- highly replayable.”
“Limitless replayability and customization.”
“Replayability?”
“The game used to work a lot, but since the new updates it seems to be a lot more buggy. I hope they can fix this game and make it more playable. I used to play this a lot and just returned to see the game get more buggy than it should have been.”
“It was more playable 9 months ago.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of frustration and humor regarding the game's emotional impact, highlighting glitches and gameplay issues that lead to feelings of disappointment and regret over their investment. Despite these challenges, some find solace in the potential of the MMO RPG version, which slightly alleviates their concerns about the game's value. Overall, the emotional experience is characterized by a blend of laughter, sadness, and a sense of being undervalued.
“Overall, this game made me feel like an over-worked, under-appreciated, non-paid employee that wished I had never even tried.”
“I lol'd but then I cried because of my money.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the skill layout and the depth of growth available, despite some limitations. While the game may lack decorative elements for castle building, it compensates with rich character progression and various profession skills.
“The character development and how the skills are laid out is good in my opinion.”
“There was a lot of character development throughout the game.”
“The true engaging content is in character development, crafting, farming, and other profession skills.”
“The game lacks depth in character development, making it feel limited and unengaging.”
“There is a significant lack of options in character development, which restricts player creativity.”
“While there is some character development, it feels overshadowed by the lack of meaningful content in other areas.”