Life on the Edge

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Life on the Edge is a single player strategy game. It was developed by LOTE Team and was released on June 17, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Life on the Edge is an educational tower defense game. You play as a cell struggling to survive waves of bacteria and the COVID-19 virus. Protect your cell and build an understanding of cell biology at the same time!

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Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features amazing graphics and a well-crafted design, making it visually appealing.
It's a fun and educational experience that helps players learn about cell biology while enjoying tower defense mechanics.
The game has great potential for expansion, with players eager for more levels, pathogens, and gameplay modes.

The difficulty spikes too quickly, especially in later levels, which can be frustrating for players.
The game is quite short, with only a limited number of levels, leaving players wanting more content.
Some players find the instant death mechanic with the COVID enemy to be annoying, as it forces them to watch a cutscene each time.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is well-designed and effectively integrates with educational themes, particularly in citology, offering a challenging experience. Players appreciate the solid core mechanics and the game's overall quality, though some express a desire for more content to enhance the experience. Overall, it receives a favorable rating of 8/10 for its engaging gameplay within a 1-2 hour playtime.
- “It's a challenging game, with nice gameplay.”
- “Nice little game with 1-2 hour gameplay.”
- “The core mechanics are really good; the only thing lacking is more content.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-crafted, but players note that the difficulty increases too rapidly in story mode, which can disrupt the overall experience.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received high praise, with users highlighting their impressive quality and rating them 9 out of 10. Overall, the visual presentation is considered outstanding.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “Graphics: 9/10”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game effectively evokes a sense of tension and excitement, making them feel as though they are living on the edge. This emotional engagement enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “It really made me feel like I was living on the edge.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the music as "perfect," highlighting its positive impact on the overall experience, alongside a user-friendly interface and clear tutorial.
- “In my opinion, the interface is friendly, the music is perfect, and the tutorial is very clear.”