Life Not Supported
- June 26, 2023
- Stubbings
Get on Steam"Life Not Supported" is a space-survival game where you, the lone survivor of a shipwreck, must gather debris and use duct tape to build a new vessel while surviving in the harshness of space. Gather resources, find useful objects, and uncover the truth behind the ship's malfunction. The game is in early access and updates are based on community feedback. Join the Discord for updates and discussion.
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Reviews
- The game offers a promising early access experience with smooth controls and good graphics, making the basic gameplay loop enjoyable.
- Players appreciate the continuous updates and the potential for future content, likening it to a space version of Raft.
- The atmosphere and sense of isolation in space are well-executed, providing a unique take on the survival crafting genre.
- Many players find the game to be boring and grindy, with a lack of engaging content and progression, leading to frustration.
- The tutorial is poorly designed, leaving players confused about the basics and lacking a clear storyline or objectives.
- The game feels underdeveloped, with basic mechanics and high resource costs that detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and enjoyment; while some players find the building and looting mechanics overly simplistic and illogical, others appreciate the game's potential and stability in early access. The flying mechanics are particularly criticized for their lack of realism, leading to a tedious gameplay loop. However, some users report a positive experience overall, indicating that the game is well-constructed and engaging despite its flaws.
“For an early access game, this is incredibly well built. I'm really enjoying the gameplay and can't wait for the next update!”
“I have experienced zero gameplay issues personally, and the game was not too difficult or confusing for me to understand.”
“Empyrion has this mechanic and it works quite well.”
“Building mechanics are the most basic of basic.”
“Looting mechanics don't make much sense -- why would I need a crowbar to open a styrofoam box?”
“I realize that I hadn't played long enough to unlock more than a handful of things, but the gameplay loop just feels like an unnecessarily long plodding chore.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with many praising their quality and the unique concept of the game. However, some users have noted issues with clipping, which is expected in early access but still detracts from the overall experience.
“The graphics are cool, and I like the concept of playing Space Raft.”
“The graphics are actually pretty good.”
“The graphics are cool, and I like the concept of playing Space Raft.”
“Graphics clip in and out (to be expected during early access, but this was bad).”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game currently lacks a substantial storyline, with players noting that the only narrative elements are found on the store page. Many users express hope for future updates that could introduce a more engaging story and objectives, such as exploring points of interest.
“I hope some story elements will be added in the future.”
“I'm assuming a story and objectives will be added; it would be cool if you had to explore points of interest with a radar or something similar.”
“There is no storyline other than what you read on the store page.”
“I'm assuming a story and objective will be added; it would be cool if you had to explore points of interest with a radar or something similar.”
“There is no storyline other than what you read on the store page.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, often leading to minimal gains for the effort invested. The need to manage and keep empty items like batteries and oxygen tanks adds to the frustration, with many feeling that the experience becomes monotonous after a short period of play.
“But this is absolutely a grinding game and for minimal gains, as another reviewer stated.”
“After an hour, it just gets tedious.”
“After an hour, it just gets tedious.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its immersive and captivating qualities, particularly during events like solar flares that enhance the experience. The overall ambiance contributes significantly to the game's appeal, drawing players deeper into its world.
“The atmosphere is great.”
“The atmosphere is great.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game primarily through its amusing space movement mechanics, particularly during collisions, which elicit laughter and enhance the overall experience.
“The space movement, especially when you collide with objects, is pretty funny.”
