Life of Delta

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"Life of Delta" is a post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure game following Delta, a small service robot, on a journey to find his lost friend. With hand-painted levels and hundreds of animations, players will solve puzzles, interact with characters, and experience an interesting story through fully animated cutscenes. The game features 28 levels and over 50 puzzles set in a post-apocalyptic Japan.

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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

story8 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features stunning artwork and a beautiful aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
The puzzles are varied and engaging, providing a mix of challenge and enjoyment for players.
The game offers a charming and straightforward story that, while simple, adds a sense of purpose to the gameplay.

The game is very short, with gameplay lasting around 3-4 hours, which many players feel does not justify the price.
Controls and interactions can be clunky and slow, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The story lacks depth and character development, making it feel superficial and unfulfilling.

story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
79%
7%
The game's story revolves around a little robot named Delta who embarks on a quest to rescue his father figure, Joe, after he is kidnapped. While some players appreciate the straightforward and cute narrative, many criticize it for being overly simplistic, lacking depth, and serving primarily as a vehicle for puzzles rather than offering a fulfilling experience. Overall, the story is seen as short and unoriginal, with a mix of charming elements overshadowed by its superficiality and weak dialogue.
- “The story is about a little robot (Delta) who got saved by a father figure (Joe), and then the father figure gets kidnapped. Delta ventures out into the beautiful world in an attempt to save Joe.”
- “A straightforward story gives you purpose and reason to lead your little robot friend across the dystopian wastes.”
- “From the storyline to the puzzle crafting and artwork -- this is a little gem!”
- “I saw many people complain about the lack of story, the easy puzzles, boring dialogue, and I was on the edge of my seat, ready to throw my keyboard in indignation and demand a refund!”
- “There's a story, but it is really just an excuse to glue the puzzles together and is ultimately unfulfilling.”
- “Unfortunately no story, no gameplay outside of puzzles, no adventure, no dialogues (1 joke does not count).”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
23%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their exceptional art style, featuring painterly visuals and high-quality details that enhance the overall aesthetic. Players appreciate the seamless blend of old-school vibes with modern aesthetics, as well as the use of visuals to guide gameplay. While many find the artwork stunning and immersive, some feel that the graphics alone may not justify the game's price.
- “The looks, the aesthetic, and the little dust particles when the main character (Delta) stops in his tracks are amazing.”
- “One of the standout features of this game is the exceptional art style and world-building.”
- “Extremely detailed high-quality visuals.”
- “Sadly not worth the money, if you like aesthetics get it on sale.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The gameplay is criticized for being overly short and lacking depth, with around four hours of playtime that can be reduced to less than two due to its simplistic mechanics. While it incorporates stealth elements and puzzle-solving reminiscent of modern classics, it suffers from a lack of engaging story and adventure, leaving players feeling unsatisfied. Overall, the gameplay experience is described as "lame" and lacking in variety.
- “There are also enemies to defeat using stealth mechanics.”
- “With its mechanics, it reminded me more of modern classics like Machinarium and Samorost, which is a nice departure from the dialogue-heavy titles of the 1990s.”
- “I completely missed that I was supposed to go to the mechanic and fix a broken radio on his table.”
- “The problem is that this game is already short, and the 4-ish hours of gameplay can be cut down to less than two.”
- “I don't mean technical issues, but the gameplay itself is pretty lame.”
- “Unfortunately, no story, no gameplay outside of puzzles, no adventure, no dialogs (1 joke does not count).”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its quality and ability to enhance the game's pace and atmosphere. It evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of classic soundtracks, and includes humorous elements that add to the overall experience. However, while the soundtrack is appreciated, some players feel that other aspects, like animations, could be improved.
- “The music is also excellent and perfectly sets the pace of the game.”
- “The nostalgic vibes remind me of the soundtrack to the old game Diggers.”
- “I really like the art style of the game; the soundtrack is nice.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is a beautifully crafted, art-driven backdrop that immerses players in a unique world, enhancing the experience of its fun mini-games. This well-designed environment creates an ideal setting for relaxation and personal enjoyment.
- “The game's atmosphere serves as a well-designed backdrop, drawing the player into the various palette of mini-games.”
- “The art-driven atmosphere immerses you in a beautifully crafted world.”
- “It fits perfectly with the game's atmosphere, making it a perfect 'me time' experience.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences rare visual glitches, including character body parts overlapping and issues with puzzle parts when clicked repeatedly. Overall, players find the game to be buggy and lacking in value.
- “Buggy, boring, overpriced game.”
- “Rare visual glitches: one instance of a character's body parts overlapping incorrectly; clicking puzzle parts repeatedly can cause them to glitch out.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is characterized as a wholesome adventure that evokes positive emotions through its engaging riddles and overall charming experience.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its hilarious musical segments and a variety of dad jokes, which contribute to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “I also appreciated the music parts - they were just hilarious, along with several dad jokes.”