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Lifeless Planet

Lifeless Planet delivers a distinguished story and great scenery to enjoy your journey to the end of it. Just don't go in expecting anything more than a story and walking.
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49%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, graphics
49% User Score Based on 33 reviews
Critic Score 63%Based on 19 reviews

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Lifeless Planet is a single player action adventure game with mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Stage 2 Studios and was released on June 6, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

While seeking life on a distant planet, an astronaut discovers an abandoned Russian town. He suspects his mission is a hoax until a mysterious young woman saves him from a strange and deadly phenomenon... Lifeless Planet is a third-person action-adventure that features an old-school sci-fi story and spectacular environments in the spirit of classic action-adventures.

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  • Lifeless Planet features a compelling story that engages players throughout their journey.
  • The game offers wonderful vistas and an expansive scenery that enhances the feeling of solitude.
  • The soundtrack and background music effectively set the tone and elevate the overall experience.
  • The gameplay elements are often crude and simplistic, leading to a spartan experience.
  • Puzzles are too easy and the game lacks depth in exploration and mechanics.
  • The story delivery falls flat, and the overall presentation is murky, which detracts from the experience.
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a mixed bag, with some reviewers praising its compelling narrative and strong emotional tone, while others criticize its delivery and lack of payoff for the mysteries presented. The setting of a desolate planet enhances the themes of solitude, but the gameplay mechanics and environmental design often detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, many players find enjoyment in the journey and appreciate the intriguing premise.

    • “The story was very strong and the soundtrack and background music really set the tone for it overall.”
    • “Lifeless planet delivers a distinguished story and great scenery to enjoy your journey to the end of it.”
    • “Sent on a mission to explore a planet supposedly rich in life, an astronaut awakens from a crash landing to find himself alone on a barren planet with no signs of life.”
    • “There's nothing particularly remarkable about its occasional platforming and simple environmental puzzle solving, and its story never truly offers the payoff its mysteries set in place.”
    • “Story delivery falls flat, with murky presentation and rigid controls.”
    • “Just don't go in expecting anything more than a story and walking.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the overall mood and narrative, effectively setting the tone for the story. Reviewers highlight the fantastic soundtrack as a key element that complements the game's beautiful environments and engaging gameplay.

    • “The story was very strong and the soundtrack and background music really set the tone for it overall.”
    • “Wonderful vistas and environment, boost jumping, the mystery, fantastic soundtrack.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Lifeless Planet: Premiere Edition" is characterized by its simplicity, allowing players to immerse themselves in the engaging story and expansive scenery, despite its crude visuals and varied gameplay elements. This combination creates a uniquely compelling experience that emphasizes solitude and exploration.

    • “The engaging story, expansive scenery to compound solitude, and easy gameplay let you focus on the narrative.”
    • “While its crude looks and disparate gameplay elements can make for a spartan experience, there’s still something bizarrely compelling about Lifeless Planet: Premiere Edition.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some noting that the graphical upgrade primarily enhances the terrain, while others feel that the overall visual improvements do not justify the port, especially given the simplicity of the puzzles.

    • “The graphical upgrade seems to only apply to the terrain, while the character models and animations feel outdated.”
    • “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
    • “The overall visual presentation is disappointing, with bland textures and uninspired design choices.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its stark simplicity, which contrasts with a profound and heartfelt message, evoking a deep connection with players.

    • “Lifeless planet's stark simplicity belies its heartfelt message.”
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Lifeless Planet is a action adventure game with mystery and science fiction themes.

Lifeless Planet is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Lifeless Planet was released on June 6, 2014.

Lifeless Planet was developed by Stage 2 Studios.

Lifeless Planet has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Lifeless Planet is a single player game.

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