Life is Pointless
- February 4, 2019
- Will deManbey
Get on Steam"Life is Pointless" is a minimalist introspective game that simulates the monotony of daily tasks. Players aim to accumulate points in a meaningless existence, with the ultimate goal of questioning their own actions and the pursuit of points. Featuring a stark color palette, repetitive music, and a week's worth of development time, this game offers a unique philosophical experience that challenges your perception of purpose.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features awesome graphics, gameplay, and a unique story that many players find engaging.
- It serves as a great typing simulator, providing a relaxing experience while earning arbitrary points.
- The game is praised for its dark humor and serves as a commentary on the pointlessness of life, resonating with players on a personal level.
- Many players find the game to be extremely repetitive and lacking in meaningful content, leading to boredom.
- The absence of a save mechanic and the requirement to achieve a million points without closing the game frustrates players.
- Critics argue that the game feels lazy and is a poor attempt at a meta commentary, with no real gameplay or progression.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its simplicity and emotional depth, while others criticize it for lacking substance and effort. Players appreciate the graphics and sound design, but many feel that the mechanics are overly simplistic or non-existent, leading to frustration over the game's value. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some recommending it for its unique approach and others deeming it a poor product.
“Awesome graphics, gameplay, and story. 10/10 would recommend.”
“This whole thing was a 'joke' based off the developer's own dealings with depression, but I believe that this joke was actually a well thought out message on what it feels like to wrestle with your own demons from the color, the expansive sound design, and gameplay.”
“They put no effort into this 'game', and I use that word very loosely, because there is no gameplay to speak of.”
“Worthless product that even dares to charge consumers for this kind of subpar experience, especially when there are other indie developers with much more complicated systems and mechanics offering their products for free.”
“If you stop, he falls asleep; pretty simple mechanics.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack as uplifting and enjoyable, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking quality. Overall, the soundtrack seems to be a highlight for some, but not universally appreciated.
“Love the soundtrack, great game to play when you're not feeling too happy.”
“The music is good too!!”
“Because it's all this game gives you besides terrible pixel art and a 3-second loop that the dev tries to pass off as music.”
“And where can I buy the soundtrack?”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics have received high praise, with many users highlighting the stunning visuals, particularly the clouds and moon, describing them as "chefs kiss." Overall, the art style and animation contribute significantly to the game's appeal, earning it a perfect score from several reviewers.
“Awesome graphics, gameplay, and story. 10/10 would recommend.”
“The graphics are *chef's kiss* (especially the clouds and moon, but more on that later) and why wouldn't they be?”
“That being said, the graphics are pretty cool (especially the clouds and the moon).”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed feedback; while some players praise it as part of an overall excellent experience, others find it lacking and suggest that it can be overlooked by engaging with other games.
“Awesome graphics, gameplay, and story. 10/10 would recommend.”
“Personally, I find the story of the game to be quite lacking; however, this is easily fixed by playing another game.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a clever commentary on video games, appealing to those who appreciate quirky, unconventional titles. However, many users feel that the humor alone does not justify the purchase, especially for those who are not collectors of niche "not-a-games."
“At the same time, it's a funny comment on video games in general that is absolutely not necessary to buy unless you're collecting strange Steam 'not-a-games'.”
“It's kinda funny, but there are definitely many people who don't like paying money for this kind of stuff.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the experience is highlighted by the enjoyment derived from observing the steam exhibit, suggesting that the visual appreciation outweighs the desire for physical interaction, which is associated with a cost.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express a strong commitment to grinding, particularly in pursuit of challenging achievements like reaching over 1,000,000 points, indicating that the grind is a significant and motivating aspect of the game.
“But I'm still out here grinding for the 1,000,000+ point achievement?”
