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 has a unique concept, likened to 'Raft' but set in space, which offers a fresh take on the survival crafting genre.
- The developer is actively working on updates and has a clear roadmap for future content, showing promise for the game's evolution.
- The ambiance and user experience effectively capture the feeling of being stranded in space, making for an engaging atmosphere.
- The game is currently very basic and lacks substantial content, with many features and a storyline still missing, making it feel incomplete.
- Gameplay can be tedious and grindy, requiring excessive resource gathering for minimal progress, which can lead to boredom.
- The controls and mechanics, particularly regarding movement and building, are often frustrating and poorly designed, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the building and looting mechanics overly simplistic and illogical, leading to a frustrating experience. While some appreciate the game's potential and find it enjoyable, others criticize the space movement mechanics and the overall gameplay loop as tedious and unrefined, particularly for an early access title.
“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.”
“After all, if you're going to have a game with nothing productive to do but build your ship, you should at least make that an enjoyable process within the first hour of gameplay.”
“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.”
“Love the idea of this game, but met very disappointing and very rough gameplay.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 45 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for being nonexistent or severely lacking, with many users noting that there is no narrative beyond the store description. Players express hope for future updates to introduce a more developed storyline and objectives, as the current experience feels incomplete and barebones.
“Well done story.”
“Amazing story.”
“I hope some story is added in the future; it would be cool if you had to explore points of interest with a radar or something similar.”
“The game is not complete; no storyline present; many features missing.”
“There is no storyline other than what you read on the store page.”
“No story yet, no clear logical intuitive design.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the quality and concept, others find them outdated and poorly executed, with issues like clipping and an industrial design that detracts from the experience. Additionally, some users feel that graphics are not a priority for this game, suggesting that gameplay takes precedence.
“The graphics are cool, and I like the concept of playing Space Raft.”
“Graphics are actually pretty good.”
“The graphic quality is impressive.”
“Graphics feels somewhat outdated; it doesn't feel right, very industrial design. The game is barely playable, no tutorial guide, just learn by failing (a lot).”
“Graphics clip in and out. This is to be expected during early access, but this was bad.”
“Graphic quality is lacking.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game contributes to a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall space survival experience. However, some players prefer to turn it off, particularly for recording purposes, indicating a mixed reception regarding its necessity.
“Great space survival, relaxing, easy to understand, nice atmosphere (including music) - kind dev, fast answers and updates.”
“No music.”
“I turn the music off (for recording).”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, with minimal rewards for the effort invested. The need to manage and refill items like old batteries and oxygen tanks adds to the frustration, making the experience feel repetitive after a short period.
“But this is absolutely a grinding game and for minimal gains, as another reviewer stated.”
“After an hour, it just gets tedious.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhanced by soothing music and engaging visuals. Players appreciate the sense of space survival, with dynamic elements like solar flares adding to the overall experience. Additionally, the developer's responsiveness contributes positively to the game's environment.
“Great space survival, relaxing, easy to understand, nice atmosphere (including music) - kind dev, fast answers and updates.”
“Edit: I have since played the game more; I have now encountered what I assume is either a solar flare or approaching too close to Earth's atmosphere. I'm no space-onomer.”
“The atmosphere is great.”
“I have since played the game more; I have now encountered what I assume is either a solar flare or something approaching too close to Earth's atmosphere. I'm no space-onomer.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, highlighting the comedic moments that arise from space movement and collisions with objects.
“The humor in the game is top-notch, especially the way characters react to unexpected events.”
“I love the witty dialogue and the hilarious situations that arise during gameplay.”
“The slapstick moments, like when you collide with objects, always make me laugh out loud.”
