Lifeslide

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Lifeslide is a single player action game. It was developed by Dreamteck and was released on August 6, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Lifeslide is an atmospheric paper plane flight adventure through life. Master a unique flight mechanic as you travel through an ever-changing landscape towards your destination. Each stage is a new challenge, and it takes smart choices and split-second decisions to reach further. Learning to fly well is key. No narration, no texts. The story is implicitly told through the environment - this is y…

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music62 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Beautiful visuals and a captivating soundtrack create an immersive experience.
The gameplay is easy to learn but challenging to master, providing a satisfying sense of progression.
The game offers a unique blend of relaxation and challenge, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players.

Controls can feel overly sensitive and punishing, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The need to grind for upgrades can detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of the game.
Some levels may feel repetitive, and the game can become tedious if players struggle with the mechanics.

music
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its beautiful, immersive, and dynamic qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many players describe the soundtrack as soothing and fitting for the various stages, contributing to a relaxing yet exhilarating journey. While some critiques mention a lack of variety in genres, the majority agree that the music is a standout feature, elevating the game's artistic and emotional impact.
- “The soundtrack is my absolute favorite thing about this game.”
- “The music is fantastic and the visuals are right up my alley in this geometric kind of style.”
- “The soundtrack fits the setting of each level and positively adds to the atmosphere.”
- “I don't know if it was the vaguely inspirational faux-deep vibe or the irritating music, but there's just something wrong with this game.”
- “Don't get me wrong, this game is very beautiful to look at and play, but that's all. Controls are terrible since you're constantly controlling a paper airplane that, if you turn slightly right to get some time pieces to increase your time, you'll just stop flying and then listen to the same song of the chapter repeat over and over because you keep dying to the terrible controls.”
- “My only negative point is that the soundtrack could use some work.”
gameplay
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Lifeslide is characterized by its intuitive controls and engaging mechanics, offering a blend of challenge and relaxation through its unique flying mechanics and level design. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and soothing soundtrack, which enhance the overall experience, while the introduction of new mechanics in each level keeps the gameplay fresh and varied. However, some critiques mention that the game can become repetitive and that certain mechanics, like the upgrade system, may feel unnecessary or detract from the core experience.
- “Gameplay-wise, it tests the player on their decision-making skills, resource management, impromptu pathfinding, and control of the plane.”
- “The gameplay presents a good amount of challenges to the player, without getting boring or too tough to learn.”
- “The gameplay is fun and challenging, and the soundtrack is amazing.”
- “The upgrade system makes me think that the developers did not have enough confidence in their game's basic mechanics to keep a player going and had to tag on a system that is comparable to mobile runner games.”
- “The bad news is that as a metaphor for adulthood and life in general, the game fails horribly, and the 'story' mode mostly showcases the very limited mechanics available to the player.”
- “Frustratingly bland and lacking in gameplay.”
graphics
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant color palette, charming art style, and attention to detail, creating a visually stunning experience that enhances gameplay. Players appreciate the combination of low-poly and voxel graphics, which, despite their simplicity, contribute to a captivating atmosphere and immersive environments. Overall, the visuals are described as beautiful and engaging, effectively complementing the game's mechanics and soundtrack.
- “The simple-yet-elegant visuals are charming with a vibrant color palette and lots of little details sprinkled in; you'll probably spot something new you haven't seen before on your next play session.”
- “A seriously underrated game, the game feels incredibly smooth and engaging to play, the visuals are absolutely breathtaking and each area makes good use of its gimmicks to force the player to react accordingly, alongside this is the music which switches from area to area to match the pacing.”
- “Everything from the painstakingly laid out level designs, to the uniquely constructed and colored graphics, to the enigmatic soundtrack that encompasses and draws everything together, every individual aspect of what comes together to make this game is its own standalone masterpiece.”
- “The graphics are the typical untextured stylized low-poly affair.”
- “A very minor ding here is that there are some graphical glitches present in the game.”
- “When I first saw this game on Reddit, I expected a fairly basic indie game with a middling low-poly aesthetic.”
story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story mode of the game is relatively short, taking about 2 to 6 hours to complete, and while it offers a charming and immersive experience with beautiful visuals and music, many players find it grindy and lacking in depth. Although it serves as a tutorial for gameplay mechanics and unlocks additional modes, the narrative itself is considered minimal and not particularly impactful, with some players feeling it fails to convey a meaningful metaphor for life. Overall, while enjoyable, the story mode may not satisfy those seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “A charming, colorful little indie game that gets you thinking about life and might even have you tearing up a little by the end (this game was the catalyst that convinced me to call my grandma after more than five years of silence - true story).”
- “Absolutely worth experiencing for something that is just some good fun, and I highly recommend setting up a couple of hours to do the story mode in one go to help really cement that sense of momentum and continuity :)”
- “Everything is so well made and incredible: the music, the sounds, the visuals, the story, the mechanics, the vibes, the feels—everything is top notch!”
- “The bad news is that as a metaphor for adulthood and life in general, the game fails horribly, and the 'story' mode mostly showcases the very limited mechanics available to the player.”
- “The story mode isn't long, but it still wears out its welcome before it's done.”
- “There is technically a story here for those that really seek one out and follow the metaphorical journey that’s going on, but nothing here is critical or carries world-building lore, nor does it need to.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as a deeply immersive experience that resonates with players, capturing the various stages of life through challenges and evocative environments. While some players appreciate the emotional journey and the magical soundtrack, others find certain scripted moments less engaging, indicating a divide in how players connect with the game's emotional depth. Overall, it offers a poignant experience that can be profoundly touching for those who embrace it.
- “One of the best touching experiences I've had.”
- “Lifeslide gives you an emotional, mechanics-driven experience, where each stage of a human's life takes on different challenges and emotions.”
- “This game is an emotional journey the likes of which I haven't experienced since Tetris Effect.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Lifeslide is widely praised for its charming and beautiful low-poly visuals, complemented by a calming soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a captivating environment that balances challenge and relaxation, making it enjoyable and immersive. The combination of art and music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, inviting players to fully engage with its aesthetic.
- “Lifeslide is a charming little roguelite game about an airplane going on a weird yet charming meta-commentary on life struggles and enjoyments journey, with incredibly charming atmospheres and landscapes, tight gameplay and customization, and an overall aesthetic that inspired me to 100% the game completely.”
- “You play as a paper airplane set in a beautiful low-poly world that, when combined with the calming soundtrack, makes for a beautiful atmosphere.”
- “And don't even get me started on the beautiful atmosphere created by the stunning art and soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack fits the setting of each level and positively adds to the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “While the visuals are appealing, the overall atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or connection.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability through various modes, including a customizable "zen" mode and challenge modes with leaderboards. Players appreciate the depth and symbolism, encouraging them to explore and experience all the details, while the mechanics provide meaningful progression. Despite its relatively short length, the game maintains significant replay value.
- “It's very relaxing, but it can also be challenging sometimes, and has good replayability.”
- “Full of symbolism which adds to the replayability for me - I want to capture and experience every little thing and detail, behind which, it is obvious, a lot of thought has been put into.”
- “Game's fairly short for the price, though it does have some replay value with the 'zen' mode (lets you build a custom playlist of levels to just zoom through as you desire) and challenge modes with leaderboards.”
- “Even this relatively simple game has some mechanics that promote some replayability and meaningful progression.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and excessive, often feeling like a forced collectathon that detracts from the experience. While some appreciate the noticeable progression in stats and the distinctiveness of different planes, many feel that the grinding is unnecessary and detracts from the enjoyment of the story mode and overall gameplay.
- “The different planes actually feel different, and the progression system gives noticeable increases in stats, but it isn't grindy or prohibitive to advancing through the game.”
- “On paper, I like the concept very much, but the finished product has too many problems resulting in a tedious experience.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The story mode feels a bit too grindy to me but has to be played to get access to the maps for zen mode.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of Lifeslide is generally well-received, with players appreciating its visual flair and serene soundscape. However, some users express frustration over confusing flight mechanics and frequent failures, suggesting that the game's performance could be improved despite its appealing aesthetics.
- “The game is well optimized and has a genuinely serene soundscape, making for a cozy and enjoyable experience.”
- “Any time you might fail (and spoiler alert: it would happen lots of times), the game will invite you to try again by showing how much path was left for reaching the next checkpoint, as well as the possibility to upgrade your plane and improve its performance.”
- “A game that looks like this has no right to be so badly optimized.”
- “The game frequently suffers from performance issues, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Despite its potential, the optimization is so poor that it detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, running well on various platforms, including the deck. However, players have noted some minor graphical glitches that slightly detract from the experience.
- “The good news is that the Zen mode is exactly what it says it is; the competitive mode is kind of fun, and the game runs great on the deck.”
- “There are some graphical glitches present in the game.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find humor in the game's mechanics, particularly the confusion over saving progress and the interaction with solid versus passable objects, leading to amusing and unexpected situations during gameplay.
- “The only thing I can't really get the hang of is finding out when the game saves your progress and which flowers/objects are solid and which we can pass through while flying, but on the bright side, that makes for really funny situations.”