Life of Fly

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Life of Fly is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by EpiXR Games UG and was released on December 18, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Life of Fly features 12 short stories each revolving around the life and thoughts of another fly. It is an interesting yet relaxing narrative flight game like no other. You jump into the role of a little fly which is collecting it thought while exploring its own living environment. The most interesting content of the game is on a meta-level where each fly talks about its life, about some things t…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features excellent voice acting and a unique narrative that provides an interesting perspective on life from a fly's point of view.
The graphics are smooth and visually appealing, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
It serves as a relaxing escape from more intense games, making it a good choice for stress relief.

The gameplay involves tedious mechanics, such as flying through rings, which can interrupt the narrative and lead to frustrating pauses.
Many players found the dialogue uninteresting and felt that the game lacked engaging content beyond its movement controls.
The game does not allow for achievements, which disappointed some players looking for a sense of accomplishment.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with players appreciating their smoothness and the variety of locations. Additionally, the visuals are complemented by a pleasing soundtrack and effective voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I felt freedom with every part of my body: smooth graphics, many locations, and interesting places.”
- “Nice graphics and soundtrack complement this game well.”
- “Well, I liked the graphics and the narrator's voice acting is pleasing.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features well-designed movement mechanics that enhance the experience, although some players expected more complexity in terms of puzzles. The game offers expansive locations, particularly suited for exploration, which adds to its appeal. Overall, the mechanics are enjoyable, especially for those who appreciate movement-based gameplay.
- “Good movement mechanics.”
- “I've been playing it for only an hour, but I like the game mechanics here, and the locations are rather big (for the fly, of course).”
- “I assumed it would include some kind of puzzle in the gameplay to add complexity, but the only complex thing about it was the movement control system.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the flight simulator is praised for its uniqueness, featuring a narrative that unfolds through voice-acted fragments collected during gameplay. These fragments offer a mix of environmental commentary and philosophical musings, creating an engaging and thought-provoking experience.
- “Flight simulator, a game with a unique plot that has no analogues.”
- “The basic gist is that you fly around collecting voice-acted story fragments that range from comments on the current environment to pontificating on the meaning of existence.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks a cohesive flow, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the protagonists and their journeys.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations, leading to a somewhat inconsistent experience.
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I love how the developers have focused on optimization; it really enhances the overall experience and performance.”
- “The game's optimization is impressive, making it accessible to a wider audience without sacrificing quality.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the immersion.”
- “The lack of proper optimization means long loading times and frequent crashes.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting a gorgeous soundtrack that complements the visuals effectively.
- “Nice graphics and soundtrack complement this game well.”
- “Gorgeous soundtrack.”